Trade Box 6 x Dinky 29C Double Deck Buses

Notes

This collection represents a lifelong deep appreciation of Dinky Toys, Britains models, Minic models and more primarily from the 1940’s & 50’s. All British made diecast and tinplate models. Proceeds going to charities close to his heart.

A selection of 6 x Dinky Toys 29C Buses, 1st types, with cut-away grilles, black wheels, no staircase from 1946, as follows:

1) Deep green and cream with smooth black wheels and original, well-shaped treaded tyres. Near mint plus. Barely a mark to the paint, although a few tiny touch-ins may be seen under closest scrutiny.

2) As above but with replacement smooth white tyres. Near mint plus. Barely a mark to the paint, although a few small touch-ins may be seen under close scrutiny.

3) Gloss scarlet red and cream version. Ridged black wheels and smooth black tyres (light flat spot). Near mint plus.

3 x two-tone green versions, with ridged black wheels and smooth black tyres. Overall excellent – excellent plus. Few marks to the paint finish, a few small retouches and note one has a small crack to the casting (lower edge driver’s window). Light sweep of varnish applied to one bus at some time.

With original dividers.

Sturdy buff Dinky Trade Box has a complete and bright informative paper label at a short lid end. Period penned price. Residue from old tape which kept the box closed. Period shop stamp ‘Gravesend’ on box base. Penned ‘1’ on lid.