Lot 164: Three Corgi Classics 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Model Trams
This lot comprises three model trams in their original retail packaging. The first is a single-deck tram with a blue body and white roof, featuring gold-toned scrollwork. The side bears a printed green and white label reading 125 SHEFFIELD CORPORATION TRAMWAYS. The second is a double-deck closed tram, model number 36802, in dark blue and white livery with a yellow advertising panel for YORKSHIRE RELISH. The third is an open-top tram, model number 36603, finished in green and white with side signage for THE NORTHERN DAILY MAIL and a destination board reading SEATON. The packaging for the latter two items features a 40TH ANNIVERSARY 1956 1996 logo with a corgi dog device. The reverse of the 36603 box bears a printed barcode 0 32435 36603 1 and text reading © 1995 CORGI CLASSICS LIMITED LEICESTER, LE3 2RL, GREAT BRITAIN MADE IN CHINA. Each model is of metal construction with plastic detailing.
Condition report:
The models appear to be in unused condition, retained within their original internal plastic supports. The Sheffield tram box shows scuffing to the transparent window and minor edge wear to the cardboard. The 36802 and 36603 boxes exhibit light shelf wear, including minor creasing at the corners and small scuffs to the printed surfaces. All three items are supplied in their original window display boxes.
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