Description:

An estate collection of over 270 vintage miniature metal toy soldier figures; crafted by various manufacturers circa the early to mid-20th century; depicting military personnel from diverse historical eras; made of lead metal and adorned with hand-painted enamel pigments; highlights include: 14 ancient Greco-Roman style spearmen, archers, and swordsmen figures, some with shields; 19 English-style Medieval Crusader knights equipped with swords and polearm weapons, including five removable knights mounted on warhorses; 19 removable British Royal Horse Guards style mounted troops, with one in larger size; three larger-sized British Royal Horse Guards style officers on foot armed with swords; five British Hussar style horsemen, four with articulated right arms, mounted on horses with manufacturer stamps reading "MADE IN ENGLAND" on undersides; seven British Household Guards style troops with articulated right arms, also mounted on horses with "MADE IN ENGLAND" stamps; 29 British Royal Marines style foot troops, including one officer with articulated arms holding binoculars; 61 British Household Guards style foot troops, including three general officers; 15 Hussar style troops with articulated right arms mounted on horses, all marked with "MADE IN ENGLAND"; four Hussar style troops with articulated right arms, one wielding a sword; four horse figures, each marked with "MADE IN ENGLAND"; three troops (including one Royal Canadian Mountie and two Eastern European officers in gray coats and caps) mounted on horses; one cowboy figurine holding dual six guns crossed over his chest; 19 World War I American Expeditionary Force style troops mounted on horses, including one bugler, styled in the manner of W. Britain, Ltd.; 30 World War I American Expeditionary Force style foot troops, including one officer, one bugler, and one flag bearer, also in the style of W. Britain, Ltd.; 29 World War I British Army style foot troops, including one officer and one bugler, in the style of W. Britain, Ltd.; two miniature cannons with articulated wheels; three ammunition wagons, each pulled by dual horses and accompanied by mounted horsemen figures; one French style officer mounted on a horse, reminiscent of W. Britain, Ltd.; one French style officer on foot, similar to W. Britain, Ltd.; the largest piece measures approximately 3.75" x 3" x 1.5".

Dimensions: 3.75 X 3 X 1.5 in.

Condition: Fair overall vintage condition having mild to heavy surface wear with losses to some. Estate fresh to the market.

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July 31, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Sunrise, FL, US

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Bid Increments
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$0 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $24,999 $1,000
$25,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $249,999 $10,000
$250,000 $499,999 $25,000
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