D150
Dinky 150 Royal Tank Corps Personnel. Excellent plus - mint/boxed. Delightful and scarce early Dinky Set from The London Collection.
Notes
From an investment collection of high quality models.
The first example we have ever offered for sale, this is a rare set issued between 1937-41 and comprises:
a) 150a Officer, in khaki uniform with original hand painted detailing including binoculars. Mint.
b) 150b Privates x 2 (seated), in black overalls with original hand painted detailing, including beret. Very near mint.
c) 150c Privates x 2 (standing)in black overalls with original hand painted detailing. Near mint, with some rubbing to the finish and a little fatigue line to one leg.
d) 150e NCO (walking) in black with original hand painted detailing. Excellent plus condition with rubbing to the paint finish. Minor crazing.
All still strung to the pristine yellow coloured box interior.
Slim blue box has the printed details on the short lid ends. No tears or scuffs. Very, very nice indeed!
Shopkeeper’s period pencilled price on the box underside.
A wonderful and scarce item.
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