TOY SOLDIERS, OLD AND NEW- ANIMALS    & CIVILIANS TOO!
   A collecting hobby for the young and young at heart, stimulating interest in history, geography & government. 

Unless otherwise indicated, items on this list are 54mm scale (average figure about 2-1/4 in. tall), painted in brightly enameled old toy style and in excellent condition (EXC, may be small chip or two to paint but otherwise intact). Most figures contain lead and are not suitable for small children. Decriptions: EXC= Excellent-chip or two, VG= Very good- 95% paint, some gloss, G= Good-played with, 80 % paint, dullish.

Call, write,or email your wants but don’t send any payment until I notify you if items are still available and what postage will be. I will add 8 ¼ % sales tax to Texas orders.

Ed Poole, P.O. Box 50433., Austin, TX 78763

PHONE: Winter and Spring- 512-452-9621, Summer and Fall- 603-532-6737

E MAIL: ekpoole@austin.rr.com

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If not fully satisfied, return within 20 days for full refund.


PHOTOS: When you see a SMALL PHOTO in THE LEFT HAND column of these lists, a click will bring up a Larger and More Extensive Photo. While I'm working on installing the little photos ,some items still have a blue dot to click for a large photo.Then just use the BACK button on your computer to return to this page.

If you're interested in an item that shows "photo needed", let me know and I'll do a photo.

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND: You can browse through the entire list or choose a category by clicking below:
Knights and Castles

British Soldiers in Dress Uniforms
Victorian Colonial Campaigns
Farm and Village
American West
Civil War
Earlier American Wars

Modern Soldiers
Modern Artillery
Modern Fortifications
Military Vehicles and Tanks -
Includes link to Commandant Miniatures Vehicles and Seated Soldiers
Smaller Scale Military-
Includes links to Authenticast, Matchbox and Denzil-Skinner diecast vehicles.
Animals in the Wild
Railway
Military Prints
Cardboard & Paper Military

Miscellaneous

 

WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD- WARRIORS AND CASTLES OF THE MIDDLE AGES-For movie version- "IVANHOE" recommended.
Made in England in the 1950s and 60s by John Hill Co. (Johillco), Crescent and others. Tied in new red boxes unless otherwise noted. Some have undergone mild restorations.

KNIGHTS MOUNTED AND ON FOOT

100 Knights Three mounted Knights,and six on foot by J.Hill & Co. and other English makers. $75.00
101 Knights with Banner Three mounted knights and four on foot by J.Hill & Co., Crescent and other English makers.   $75.00
104    Mounted Knights  Six mounted J. Hill knights with lances and one carrying banner. In waterstained J. Hill box $110.00 
107
  LARGE Knight  3-1/2 in tall Spanish knight with moveable visor by Terry Wooster (U.S.A.), EXC   $20.00
108
Click for Photo
 Another LARGE Knight  3 in tall Shiny nickle-plated iron knight by Greyiron (U.S.A.), EXC   $15.00
109
Click for Photo
Still Another Hollow-cast Knight with Pennoned Lance by Barclay, U.S.A., 3-3/4 in. overall height. $20.00
110 And Another! Hollow-cast Knight with Pennoned Lance by Barclay, U.S.A. Repair to small crack (See photo) $10.00
111
Royal Coach Coach and two horses by Barclay, U.S.A.. Smaller than 54mm scale. 7" long. No box. VG $48.00

CASTLES

100C Castle from Germany Wood & Bark construction with painted details, working drawbridge. Has hinged storage compartment under tallest bastion. Measures 15 in. tall,13 by 20 at base. 2 in.tall knights in photo not included. $225.00
101C Folk Art Castle 

 Sturdy wooden castle from England needs some refurbishing (Good Father & Son or Daughter project!).
Height 14-3/4 in.,base 24 X 18-1/2 in. Knights in photo (about 2 in.tall) are not included.

 $75.00
102C   Cheerful Castle Wooden castle stamped "Made in Germany" 11 X 7 X 9-1/2 in. Figure in photo, 2-1/4 in.tall not included  $95.00
103C Castle with Figures Expanded foam castle 9 in. high. 40mm Elastolin plastic Prince Valiant and Italian figures included. $95.00
 104C    Take-Apart Castle
by Tri-Ang, England
 Gessoed wood, hardboard construction with working drawbridge. Takes apart to pack in base. Base , excluding ramp,measures12 x 14". 16" tall when assembled. Mild wear. Figures not included  $175.00
105C Block Castle Small castle by unknown maker. Nice for background. Figures in photo (not included) are 1-1/4 in.tall $35.00
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TROOPS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE- DRESS UNIFORMS


BRITAINS LTD. England

 200A  Need Photo Durham Light Infantry  Catalog#00131 Officer & 7 soldiers charging. Mint in box $108.00 
 200B Infantry of the Line  In action, white foreign service helmets. Bases marked "1990". Gift boxed   $75.00
 20CC Bagpipers Nine early Herald plastic bagpipers with Pipe Major in new red box. Price

BRITISH SOLDIERS- U.S.A. (9340 NE 176th St., Bothwell, WA 98011, circa 1979). Solid cast metal in mildly scuffed original boxes.

 201A Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Pipe Band Set #50 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders- four bagpipers and Pipe Major $55.00
201C Cameron Highlanders Set#64 79th Scottish Highland Regiment. Four soldiers and officer marching. $50.00
 201D Cameron Highlanders Pipes and Drums Set#51 Highlander band-Pipe Major,two side drummers& two pipers. $55.00

 

HOCKER – William Hocker Proprietor, Berkeley, CA

202 Nepalese Ghurkas Set 21. Prince of Wales Own Ghurkas. English Officer & 7 Ghurka Soldiers advancing "at the double". Original Box. $130.00

IMPERIAL- New Zealand. Sets replaced into original boxes.

203C   South Australian Scots Infantry   Set #7. Five South Australian Scottish Infantry in 1903 uniforms,marching at slope, with officer. Have 2 sets- EACH: $75.00 
203D  

South Australian Scots Pipes & Drums 

 Set #10a. Pipe Major, side drummer, bass drummer and three pipers.  $95.00

IMREY-RISLEY- U.S.A.

204 British Grenadiers C-33 Grenadiers of the 77th( Highland) Regiment of Foot. Fought in the French & Indian Wars in Pennsylvania and S. Carolina 1757- 1763. Six figures. EXC. $80.00

JOHILLCO (John Hill Co.),ENGLAND

205A
Scots Guards in
Greatcoats
Seven Guardsmen, two officers and a color bearer, all in winter uniforms. Cast in solid metal metal by Great Falls Toy Co. U.S.A. from original English molds from John Hill Co. $60.00
205B
BOTTLE STOPPERS!
BRITISH BRIGADE OF GUARDS BOTTLE STOPPERS !. Six bandsmen mounted on cork stoppers.
Original insert in new red box. Bells missing on 2 cornets, trombone slides a little crooked, o/w EXC
$90.00

Marlborough- U.K. Sets mint condition in original boxes circa 1970s.

206A

Black Watch Highlanders Marching

Set MF7. Five Highland Scottish soldiers and officer, marching. Mint in Box. $90.00
206B Highland Light Infantry Regiment Set MF21. Officer and 6 Scottish soldiers in trews, marching at slope arms. $90.00
206C Highland Light Infantry Regiment Set MF21. Officer and 6 Scottish soldiers in trews, marching at slope arms. Restoration to Officer's cap pompom. $85.00

SOVEREIGN, U.S.A.

207

Black Watch Marching

Six Highlanders and Officer marching with slung rifles. Mint in 2 original boxes $90.00


TIMPO, U.K.

208A l Lifeguards Regiment  Five British Household Cavalry Lifeguards. Riders detach from mounts. Faithful restoration to paint. Boxed. $110.00
208B 
 Guards Colour Bearer  Hollowcast metal Guardsman colour bearer, flocked busby.  $20.00

MISCELLANEOUS
  Line Infantry Ten British Soldiers in Home Service uniforms circa 1900 kneeling on guard with bayonneted rifles.
Unmarked but style is that of sculptor Andrew Rose. Early Trophy? ID help anyone?
$95.00

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VICTORIAN CAMPAIGNS- COLONIAL STRUGGLES IN AFRICA


ZULU WAR OF 1879- For a movie version, see "Zulu" with Michael Caine

ALYMER, Made in Spain ca. 1970s. Boxed sets,all in EXC condition or better.

List # Photo Item Description Price
300A   Zulus in Action  Set E35/011 Six native warriors in action poses.  $100.00
300B 24th Foot in action Set E35/010C Red-coated British soldiers- officer & 5 men in action poses. $100.00
 300C   Surgeon at Work  Set AB77 Surgeon Reynolds & Pvt. Hitch- 4 figures & operating table. Mint in original box  $125.00
300D  Stretcher Team Set AB76Two native stretcher bearers, wounded soldier on litter & 2 native attendants  $125.00 
300E l Naval Landing Party Set AB32 Royal Navy sailors for service ashore, with cannon........................................................SOLD $145.00

BLENHEIM, Made in Wales circa 1970s, All EXC

301A Need Photo ZulusAttacking Six warriors, 3 from young, 3 from old regiments, no box $75.00
301B  ZulusAttacking Six warriors, 3 from young, 3 from old regiments,boxed $80.00 

DORSET, Made in England circa 1970s. Sets in original boxes. All EXC.

302 Need Photo Zulus Seven figures in varied poses $80.00

LONDON BRIDGE, Made in U.S.A. Original box, condition EXC except as noted.

303 Battle Accessories Set 201. One each British & Zulu wounded, rifles, shields, boxes, etc. Two haversacks are replacements. Original box. $36.00

MARLBOROUGH, Made in England circa 1970s. In original box unless otherwise specified.

304A Zulu Warriors  Six warriors, menacing with assegais $75.00
304B  Zulu Warriors   3 standing & 3 advancing. Have 2sets. Each-  $75.00
304C  Zulu Warriors  6 advancing with spears   $75.00
304D Zulu Warriors  3 attacking, 3 kneeling firing $75.00

QUARTERMASTER CORPS, Made in U.S.A. circa 1970s, 54 mm solid cast metal. All EXC.

305A Ammunition Wagon Sets 1 & 5 Wagon, 2 horses and 4 British soldiers.( Set 1 reboxed, Set 5 box is original). $185.00
305B 24th Foot Set 10. Six red-coated British soldiers including bugler. Original box.   $75.00
 305C     Gatling Gun Set 21.  Naval Brigade Gatling Gun with 3 sailor crew & accessories. Sewn on card in original box. $98.00 

TROPHY OF WALES Circa 1970s. EXC condition. No boxes.

306 Water Cart Rorke's Drift accessory Not sure this is Trophy. Britains Zulu NOT included. $25.00
317 Need Photo  Zulus Charging  Warriors charging with assegai and shield, each:  $15.00

ZEHNDER & POOLE , USA. Variations on Britains Zulus by Texas enthusiasts circa 1970s. No box.

307 Need Photo Zulus Charging Description Price

ZULU WAR BUILDINGS AND FORTIFICATIONS

308A Need Photo Mission Church Rorke’s Drift structure by Windows of the World, wood & plaster,measures 16X6X6" $45.00
308B    Mission Hospital  Rorke’s Drift ,Windows of the World, wood & plaster,measures 12X5X6". Includes" fire damage" to thach.  $45.00
308C Need Photo Biscuit Box Wall  Rorke's Drift improvised fortificatioNS- plaster, varying sizes about 6" long. Have many, each- $2.00
308D   Mealie Bag Wall   Rorke's Drift improvised fortificationS- plaster, varying sizes about 6" long. Have many, each- $2.00
308E Need Photo Zulu Huts Set of three fiber "beehive" huts of varying sizes $20.00

WESSEX, England.

309 Royal Rifle Corps Set Zulu 3. King’s Royal Rifle Corps,advancing at trail w. officer & bugler. Blue uniforms. 8 figs.,original box. $96.00


THE RIVER WAR- SUDAN CAMPAIGNS OF 1884- 1898
General Gordon and the British versus The Mahdi, Dervishes & "Fuzzy-Wuzzies.
For a movie version, see the 1939 "Four Feathers"

ALYMER, Made in Spain ca. 1970s. Boxed sets,all in EXC condition or better.

323 Sudanese Battalion Set AB97 Six soldiers of the 10th Sudanese Bn., British allies,in action poses. $75.00
324 Dervish Warriors   Set AB98 Six Mahdista attacking on foot. including bearer of black banner  $75.00

BRIGADE MINIATURES, Livonia, MI.circa 1970sl EXC in original box.

325 The End of Gordon

Six Dervishes, 1 w. General Gordon's head on pike, others brandishing weapons exuberantly.

 $85.00

BRITAINS LTD. England, circa 1990s

326 Need Photo Naval Landing Party Set 1891 Royal Navy Landing Party charging. Officer, color bearer, 5 sailors with rifles. Mint in box. $90.00
327 Desert Warriors Set 164 Five Arab horsemen, heavily armed. Minor repairs to several horse's tails O/W EXC. $90.00

BRITISH BULLDOG, England Circa 1970s

328 Fuzzy-Wuzzy BB19. Hadendowa tribesman with sword, moveable arms, running, Have two-EACH: $12.00

DORSET, England. Circa 1970s.Set in original box. EXC.

329 Sudanese Warriors Set 75 Arab and Hadendowa (Fuzzy-Wuzzy)Tribesmen, Sudan, seven figures $80.00


MARLBOROUGH, England. Circa 1970s. EXC condition in original box

330 Need Photo Fuzzy-Wuzzys Set M14. Hadendowa Tribesmen, 1880s. 6 charging charging with swords and shields $75.00

SHIP SHOP, Annapolis, MD.-.Figures by Mike Fergusson. Gun by Commandant Miniatures EXC.

331 Camel Machine Gun Pack camel with handler and Vickers machine gun, ammunition cans (assembles for "firing") $35.00

SOMERSET LTD, U.S.A.

332 Death of Gordon "The Death of Gordon". Set GK-101 Two figures from the 1893 C.W.Joy painting. $50.00

TROPHY OF WALES Figures in EXC condition.

333 Click for Photo Highlanders Two Marching Gordon Highlanders,tropical uniforms. Slightly different paint styles, the pair- $20.00
334 Click for Photo  Dervish  Dervish charging with sword & shield  $15.00

PHOENIX, U.K.

335 Click for Photo Young Winston Winston Churchill during 21st Lancers charge at Omdurman in 1898.mounted.Bag of unpainted castings $15.00

BOER WAR
The Battle for South Africa- The British versus the Boer Farmers

STEADFAST, England. All sets boxed and in excellent EXC condition unless otherwise mentioned

336 Stable Duty  Set SF-29 Three men in shirtsleeves with wheelbarrow, broom, etc $48.00
337 Need Photo Naval Cannon  SF-76 12 pdr. Naval Cannon on Field Carriage- Have one gun only- no crews. $48.00

 

African Miscellany

339A  Snake Dancer   CBG-MIGNOT, Paris. Danseuse au Serpent (Makes great White Goddess in African setting). Boxed.   $30.00
339B Zulu Queen Rose Miniatures (U.K.). Mild paint loss on her ceremonial bow, o/w EXC. Unboxed. $15.00
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FARM AND VILLAGE LIFE
ANIMALS AND PEOPLE- Unless otherwise described, these are metal, in EXC condition and in scale with Britains Lt. toy soldiers: a man stands about 2-1/4 in.tall.

400A Dairy Scene Britains Ltd. milkmaids and cows. Timpo bull (Not shown in photo). Restoration to cows' paint. $75.00
 401A Sheep Herding   Sheep, sheepdog, lambs, shepherds. Includes Britains, Hill, Benbros figures.
One shepherd a conversion(rare short arm?!).
 $98.00
 402A Need Photo Sheep and Shepherd Britains Ltd. Shepherd with crook, collie dog, ram, 4 sheep, 2lambs $85.00
 405A  French Farmers  Larger, "dimestore size" (Man 3-1/2 in tall), set of 8. Tips of 1 scythe blade, 1 scythe handle missing, o/w EXC $160.00 
406A French Animals Five Starlux plastic animals, about Britains size. Mild wear. $24.00
 407A  Celluloid Sheep Flock of 11 rams, ewes & lambs.2-1/4-4-1/2" long. Hairline crack in one ewe leg but O/W EXC  $115.00 
 408A Old Plastic Animals    Possibly Marx. 5 animals, hay bale & feed sack. $12.00 
 409A Old Plastic Animals    16 animals, unmarked. EXC. $12.00 
410A

Cow & Calves
Picture Pack

Britains Ltd. #5017. Cow & 2 calves in original box (one back flap missing). EXC. $32.00
411A "My Pet" Pekinese Timpo #5017 Pekinese in original "My Pet Series" box. Peke EXC+, box scuffed. $20.00
412A "Lesser Crompton" Village Folk Eleven Johillco villagers plus accessories- Blacksmith, gardener, bridal party, aged couple, "squire", miller and helper, hobo. Tied in new red box. EXC $120.00
413A "Visit to the Dairy" Britains Ltd. & Johillco villagers- 2 milkmaids & 2 children. Also 6 cattle(4 cows & 2 calves)that have had paint faithfully restored. Tied in new red box. $85.00
4!4A "Home Farm Dairy" Milkmaids, cows and calves- even the dairy cat, a selection from Britains Ltd.,Johillco & other British makers. Tied in new red box. EXC. $85.00
416A
"Upper Debden Village" Folk
John Hill & Co. villagers- Bride,bridesmaid & curate, Squire in his hunt jacket, aged couple on bench, Miller & helper, gardener with barrow, blacksmith & hobo. Tied in new red box. EXC. $125.00
417A "Peaceful Flock" Johillco and Britains Ltd. ram, sheep, lambs, shepherds and sheepdog. Includes the charming Cherilea gamboling lamb. Tied in new red box. EXC.

$95.00

 

418A "Wexford Dairy" Two milkmaids with cows and calves, chicken and rabbit by Britains and others. $75.00
419A "Two Maids A-Milking" Two milkmaids with cows and calf, dog and goose by J.Hill & Co. $75.00
420A "Prosperous Farm" Three farm workers and 10 animals by Britains Ltd. and others. $85.00

FARM BUILDINGS- In scale with Britains Ltd. figures and animals(3/8 in = 1 ft.) except where mentioned.
401F  Pennsylvania Farm-Large Set w. Animals   Elaborate wooden folk art farm set from PA. Barn (13X9X9") and house have removeable roofs. 19 fencing sections not all shown in photo. 9 Britains plastic animals included. EXC.  $250.00
 402F Farm & Farmyard    Probably German but unmarked.Hinged gate, door & back of bldg. Yard 22X15", bldg. 6"tall. Animals (about same size as Britains) not included. Mild overall wear.  $175.00


VILLAGE BUILDINGS-Scales vary.

400V French Maison Historical architectural model dated 10/6/47. Wood & hardboard, hand made and watercolored. Mild overall wear, few shingles, etc. missing. Back walls undecorated. Scale 1/4"=1ft. 10"T, 13-3/4"W, 6-1/2"D $158.00
401V   Rustic Village   5 cardboard buildings, 3.5- 4 in. tall- about O gauge scale (1/4 in.= 1 ft.)  $45.00
 402V  English Cottage  Ceramic by O'Donoghue Pottery. 6 in. tall. Nice w. Britains figures (not included)  $35.00
403V  Edwardian Townhouse   Paper over hardboard desk tidy (open at top), 17.5 L X 8.5in H. Ideal to display Britains figures ( not included).  $55.00
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THE WILD WEST
The panorama of the American west- The cowboys, indians/native Americans, animals, cabins, forts and cavalry
Unless otherwise described:
These are metal, in EXC condition and in scale with Britains Lt. toy soldiers( man stands about 2-1/4 in.tall), contain expertly restored pieces, are tied in new red boxes. and were Made in England circa 1950s- 60s.

501  Western with Horses Britains Ltd.& other English-made Cowboys(2) & Indians (3) and 3 horses.  $80.00 
 502 Need Photo  A- Series Western Britains Ltd.A Series Indians (7) and 3 Johillco cowboys  $80.00
503 Western with Bear Three J.Hill cowboys (1 mounted) & five Britains Ltd. indians plus the rearing Timpo bear.
Made in England.
$90.00
504   Mounted Indians  five Britains Ltd. Indians brandishing rifles and mounted on galloping horses.   $105.00
505  Need Photo A-Series Indians ten Britains Ltd. Indians on foot.   $90.00
506 Need Photo Native
American
Warriors
Ten Britains Ltd. Indians on foot in action poses. $75.00
507  Crescent Indians   Bronze- Skinned Indians, made by Crescent in England, 1 mounted & 8 on foot. $98.00
511

Bronzed Native
American Warriors

Ten bronzed-skin warriors on foot in action poses by Crescent $85.00
512 Cowboys with Horse Eight cowboys on foot by Crescent and others plus grazing horse. $75.00
513 Old West Britains Ltd.-5 cowboys and five indians on foot. mild wear. $110.00
514 Hill Cowboys & Indians 3 cowboys & 5 indianson foot by J. Hill & Co. $90.00
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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Unless otherwise described: These are metal, in EXC condition and in scale with Britains Lt. toy soldiers( man stands about 2-1/4 in.tall), contain expertly restored pieces, & unless otherwise mentioned, are tied in new red boxes. and were Made in England circa 1950s- 60s.

600A
Confederate cavalry
 Britains Ltd. Set #2055. Officer & 3 troopers. Several horsetails restored, O/W EXC $150.00
600B
Confederate cavalry
 Britains Ltd. Set #2055. Officer & 3 troopers. Mild wear. Restoration to officer's sword. $125.00
600C  Photo needed
Confederate Cavalry
Bugler
A Commandant Miniatures- Britains Ltd. conversion $20.00
600D Photo needed
Confederate Cavalry
Flagbearer
John Hill & Co., England $20.00
600E
Union Infantry
Britains Ltd (England) six foot soldiers and mounted officer. $90.00
600F
Union Infantry
John Hill & Co., England-eight foot soldiers in action. $85.00
600W   Photo needed
Civil War Soldiers 
 Strombecker (U.S.A.) Set#1515. Unpainted castings with Union painting guide, in original box. One mounted and three foot soldiers, bayonettes missing. Could also be painted as Confederates. $50.00 
600Y  Photo needed HOMECASTING MOLDS 2 molds (Confederates, GIs), original flyer.......... $60.00
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EARLIER AMERICAN WARS
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR 1754-1763
Best movies for young people- 1939 version of "Last of the Mohicans" with Randolph Scott, DeMille's "Unconquered"with Gary Cooper or "Nortwest Passage" with Spencer Tracy.

GARIBALDI & CO. (Italy)
Mint in original boxes- taken out only for photography. Made in Rome by L. & M Toiati circa 1987.

 1A
 Black Watch
Grenadier
 42nd Regiment of Foot (Highland) in uniform worn during relief of Fort Pitt, after fighting their way out of
ambush at Bushy Run in 1763. Grenadier NCO.
 $85.00
 1B  
 Black Watch
ColourBearer
 42nd Regiment of Foot (Highland) in uniform worn during relief of Fort Pitt, after fighting their way out of
ambush at Bushy Run in 1763. Ensign with Regimental Colour. 
 $25.00
 1C
 Black Watch Charging
with Bagpiper
  42nd Regiment of Foot (Highland) in uniform worn during relief of Fort Pitt, after fighting their way out of
ambush at Bushy Run in 1763. Officer,Piper and 4 Soldiers. Repairs to office'rs sword& Piper's pennant.
  $85.00
 1D
Black Watch Charging
with Wounded
  42nd Regiment of Foot (Highland) in uniform worn during relief of Fort Pitt, after fighting their way out of
ambush at Bushy Run in 1763. Officer and 5 Soldiers, one falling wounded
  $85.00
 1E
 The Royal Americans
Colour Bearer
 60th Regiment of Foot, American frontiersmen recruited in the 1750s as elite light infantry able to
cobat the highly mobile warrior tribes allied with the French. Ensign with Regimental Colour.
 $25.00
 1F
 The Royal Americans
Charging
  60th Regiment of Foot, American frontiersmen recruited in the 1750s as elite light infantry able to
combat the highly mobile warrior tribes allied with the French.Officer and 5 Soldiers
  $85.00
1G
Washington's Virginians
Young George Washington in action with 5 Virginia Colonial Troops as they might have looked at Fort Necessity
or during the ambush of Braddock's army during the advance on Fort Duquesne.
$85.00
1H
Coureurs du Bois
on Raft

Two French adventurers with their trade goods, poling a raft.
$85.00
1I
Iroquois War Canoe
Three braves in warpaint, one paddling canoe, one brandishing & the other firing their muskets.
$85.00
1J
Mohawk Warriors
Braves in warpaint in 6 different action poses.
$85.00
1K
Roger's Rangers
American colonial irregulars memorialized in the novel and movie "Northwest Passage"
Officer and 5 Rangers in action. (See also Major Rogers in Winsome Warriors listing below.)
$85.00
1L
Colonial Trappers
British- American Militiamen in action. Officer firing pistol and five armed with muskets.
$85.00

MILO KING,U.S.A.

600Z Colonial Soldiers Cast figures from German molds to sell at Fort Ticonderoga. larger,"Dimestore" size.
Set of one each, British, French and Colonial soldiers, EXC-
Also-1 other French VG+ $12.00, 1 British with bayonet gone but otherwise VG+ $10.00.
$45.00

WINSOME WARRIORS, U.S.A. Eric Reinkka. Circa 1995-96. Mint in original plastic boxes.

2A "The Majors" Two personality figures: Major Robert Rogers, Commander of Rogers Rangers
and Major Duncan McDonald, a character in Fenimore Cooper's "Last of the Mohicans"
$45.00
2B Mohawk Warriors One of the five warlike tribes of the Five Nations of the Iroquois. Six different action poses. $95.00

MINIMEN- HISTORY IN METAL, Jack Updyke, U.S.A. Circa 1994-95. Mint in original boxes.

3A
 Colonial Man Loading
Musket
   $25.00
3B  Need Photo
Colonial Woman Holding
Musket
    $25.00
3D   Need Photo
Iroquois Warrior Loading Musket
    $25.00
3E  
Iroquois Brave Running with War Club
    $25.00
3G   Need Photo
Warrior Crawling with Club 
    $25.00
3H
Death of Jane McCrea 
Two figures modelled after the famous painting- Jane kneeling, menaced by an Iroquois warrior.   $48.00

OTHER- American Revolution, Spanish-American, etc.

600B Spanish-American
War Set
 Britains Ltd. Set #8899 , Mint in original box: Teddy Roosevelt, U.S. and Spanish troops. 8 figures. $235.00
600X   Photo needed  Revolutionary Cannon    unpainted, boxed Strombecker Revolutionary War Artillery set $50.00 

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MODERN MILITARY- SOLDIERS
Unless otherwise described: These are metal, in EXC condition and in scale with Britains Lt. toy soldiers( man stands about 2-1/4 in.tall), are tied in new red boxes. and were made in England circa 1950s- 60s.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

601A
U. S. Marines
Britains Ltd. Set #9182. Mint condition Officer and 6 Marines marching in dress uniform. Box original, mildly worn.l $130.00
601B Need photo
U. S. Marine
Single figures, maching with rifles from Britains Ltd. Set#9182, EXC (no box)..............................Each: $12.00
601D 
 U.S. Sailor
 At attention, dress blues with whitehat,solid cast (no box) $12.00
601E "
U.S. Soldier,WW I
Holger Eriksson (Sweden) U.S. doughboy marching in campaign hat with rifle slung (no box) $12.00
601F 
U.S. Military Police 
MP, maker unknown, standing in white helmet,moveable arm carrying baton (repair to baton, no box).   $15.00
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Seated U.S.Soldiers 
Click on Commandant Miniatures for seated U.S. soldiers to sit in Britains Ltd., Dinky or other vehicles.   ---
601G Need photo
U.S. Soldier Marching
from Britains Ltd. set #2033, WW II or Korean War dress uniform, marching with rifle (no box)...Each $12.00
601H   "
Black GI Marching 
 WW II Black U.S. soldier by Charbens marching with rifle slung. (no box) $24.00 
601L
U.S. Cavalry
Five troopers mounted, with sabers sheathed, in uniforms worn just prior to mechanization. $95.00

ENGLAND AND THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH

602A British in WWI  from Britains Ltd Set1614 Officer & 7 soldiers in action, wearing gas masks. Facsimile Britains box label $135.00
602B  Need Photo British in Action Eight Britains Ltd A Series British Infantry in action,khaki uniforms, steel helmets. Repainted. $65.00 
602D   WW II Infantry   FUSILIER , U.K. Six British soldiers in action with Bren gun, mint in original box.  $85.00
602E AUSTRALIANS, ETC. SOLDIERS of VARIOUS NATIONS by Holger Eriksson - Single figures: specify position in photo, "third from left, etc." Australians in slouch hats & doughboy in tinhat sold. $12.00 Each
---  Seated Soldiers  Click on COMMANDANT MINIATURES for seated British soldiers for Britains Ltd. and similar vehicles.   ---
 602F Infantry in Action   seven Johillco soldiers in WW I battledress + barbed wire.  $65.00

SOLDIERS OF OTHER NATIONS

603A Ethiopian Stretcher Bearers  Two teams, one from England and one from J.Hill molds brought to U.S. by Westfalls Toy Co. Sewn in white box. $58.00
603B    Japanese Infantry   Four different Japanese soldiers, WW II, one with flag by Valiant, U.S.A. Not boxed.   $40.00
603B   Need Photo  German Infantry  Britains Ltd. WW II Officer with sword and Soldier with rifle marching. Not boxed..................The pair:  $30.00
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MODERN ARTILLERY
Unless otherwise described: These are metal, in EXC condition and in scale with Britains Lt. toy soldiers and were made in England circa 1950s- 60s. No boxes or shells. Spring- firing unless otherwise mentioned.

Britains Ltd., England

700A Gun of Royal Artillery Gun of Royal Artillery #1263. Have two;.................................................................................... Each: $25.00
700B   Need photo 25 Pounder Howitzer  #9704 Versions w. or w/o muzzle brake....................................................................................Each: $18.00 
700C  Pack Howitzer  #9724  NATO Pack Howitzer. Have five, including three with trail clips......................................... Each:  $20.00
700D  Need photo
Battalion Antitank Gun
#2173 120mm antitank gun, 2 rubber tyres & towing ring on barrel. Mild staining on left shield wing. $15.00

Meccano Dinky, England- Same scale as Britains Ltd.

701A U.S. 105mm Howitzer  Catalog # 60. 9 Standard U.S. medium artillery of WW II and Korean War $30.00

Warren, U.S.A. -Slightly larger scale than Britains. Circa 1940
701B

U.S. 3 inch Light
Fieldpiece

Unusual model of the standard U.S.light field artillery piece pre-World WarI. Note seats on trail and shield. Spring-firing. Britains Ltd. gunner shown for scale but not included. Model 18 cm long. Marked on "Made in U.S.A." & something else illegible. Comes with photos of the actual full-size cannon. $150.00

VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS- Scale compatible with Britains except as noted.

702A Coast Defense Gun  Tin-litho camoflage- patterned, pillar-mounted. Barrel 5 in. long.Probably Japanese. $20.00
702B   Need photo French Cannons     
702C Need Photo "Goulash Kanone" Tin-litho camoflage- patterned cooker trailers. Opening Lids. Have several; each: $10.00

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MODERN FORTIFICATIONS

703A



Fort

Lithographed hardboard fort labeled Rich Toys, Clinton, Ohio. Working drawbridge, two spring-firing cannon . 21-1/2 X 11 X 9in. Mild wear but one tower roof, one corner tower missing. Figures not included $90.00
703B  Need Photo
  Command Bunker
KIWI Command Bunker Wood and composition tiered bunker with hinged door at rear. Measures 15X10X6 in. EXC. Dimestore soldiers in photo average about 3-1/4 in. tall (not included)   $85.00
 703C
 U.S. Fort Set
 Wooden. Maker unknown- but used to see similar ones in FAO Shwartz catalogs years ago. Two barracks bldgs. measure 10X3-1/2X3-1/2 in. with other bldgs. In proportion.Chips on a few roof corners . Other bldgs.imprinted Officers Qtrs. etc.Suitable scale for Matchbox and Dinky vehicles but those shown are not included. For small vehicles, click Matchbox . See below for Smaller Troopss  $70.00
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MODERN MILITARY VEHICLES
Unless otherwise described: These are metal, in EXC condition and in scale with Britains Lt. toy soldiers and were made in England circa 1950s- 60s.

BRITAINS LTD. England. No boxes and all postwar unless otherwise indicated.

704A Scout Car DAIMLER DINGO scout car. green, with Commandant Miniatures driver and officer. $64.00
704B Need photo JEEP  JEEP w. 50 cal. MG mounted, green & black camouflage   $35.00
  --- CM Vehicle Crews  For seated crews for any Britains vehicle, click on COMMANDANT MINIATURES   ---
704C Armoured Car D Series British Army (Small Size) Armoured Car $15.00

FRAMBERG- Chicago, U.S.A. Not toys, but metal identication models made for our military early in WW II. Display well with Britains Ltd.- sized soldiers. Non-rotating turrets.
704G German Light Tank Ex-Czech CKDV8H $40.00

Meccano Dinky,England- Same scale as Britains Ltd. Circa 1970s
705A Bren Carrier 4.5 in. long (54mm scale). Original unpainted plastic crew of 2. $75.00
705E Bren Carrier 4.5 in. long (54mm scale). CM crew of 4 & CM Bren guns.
Also includes original unpainted plastic crew of 2.
$95.00
705B  Jeep  U.S. Jeep with CM crews of 4 U.S. soldiers + radio  $83.00 
705C   Commando Jeep Mint in box  $55.00 
         

Hubley, U.S.A.-Diecast metal, scale compatible with Britains Ltd.

707A Photo needed U.S. Army Jeep U.S. Army Jeep with 2 man Commandant Miniatures crew $35.00
707B  " U.S. Army Jeep  U.S. Army Jeep with 2 man Commandant Miniatures crew   $35.00
707C " U.S. Army Jeep U.S. Army Jeep by Hubley contemporary Excel with 2 man Commandant Miniatures crew $32.00

GONIO, Czechoslovakia.Tinplate w. plastic & rubber parts. 1/24th (dimestore) scale models. Mint boxed. Finely detailed models- larger than Britains Ltd. scale.

706A Need Photo Desert Kubelwagen VW Kubelwagen (German WW II "jeep"), tan, desert markings, 6 ½" long. Windowed display boxx $85.00
706B   " Desert Kubelwagen   VW Kubelwagen (German WW II "jeep"), tan, desert markings, 6 ½" long. Plain white box.  $85.00
706C " "Commando" Jeep #8660 U.S. Army "Commando" Jeep with trailer. Jeep 5 ¾" long $98.00
 706D  " VW Schwimmwagen   #8665 German amphibious jeep (VW Schwimmwagen), gray, 6 ½" long  $75.00
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SMALLER SCALE MILITARY

SMALLER TROOPS- About 1-1/4 inches tall
Unless otherwise noted, these are by SAE- Swedish African Engineers- 30 mm tall figures, sculpted by Holger Eriksson, made in S. Africa
& in EXC condition.

List # Photo Item Description Price
708A   Need Photo Household Cavalry   Three mounted British Lifeguard troopers  $41.00
708B     African Natives  Attacking and wounded. Two spears missing. 8 figures.   $41.00
708C  African Natives 30 mm demironde , NOT SAE but go well w. above grp. One spear gone. 8 pcs.  $41.00
708D  Waterloo Artillery 1815 British cannon & four 25mm (1 in.) tall gunners by Little Lead Soldiers (England). Mint in original box. $48.00

SMALLER ARTILLERY-These pieces are not marked but have an Eriksson look to them and are in scale for SAE 30 mm troops

List # Photo Item Description Price
708E   Cannon & Limber French 75mm Field Piece with Limber, spoked wheels  $40.00
708F French Cannon French 75mm Field Piece. No limber.  $20.00
708G German Antitank Gun 37 mm Anti-tank Gun  $20.00
708H German Antiaircraft Gun 20 mm Anti-aircraft Gun. Demounts from 2-wheeled carriage.  $20.00

SMALLER MILITARY VEHICLES- Authenticast, including accompanying sets of Holdger Erickson troops, Denzil-Skinner, Matchbox, etc:
Click: Authenticast .Denzil-Skinner , Matchbox

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ANIMALS IN THE WILD
Britains Ltd., Hollow-cast metal and made in England and in Excellent condition unless otherwise mentioned.

List # Photo Item Description Price
900A
Baby Hippopotamus #940 tan $6.00
900B Young Hippopotamus #959 Gray $12.00
900C Adult Hippopotamus #905 Gray .........................................................................................................................SOLD $115.00
900D
Adult Rhinocerous #908 Gray, small crack in rt. shoulder (Click to see detail view ) but otherwise EXC. $98.00
900E Young Rhinocerous #960Gray $20.00
900F Baby Rhinocerous #940 Gray $15.00
900G
Eland Bull #933 $11.00
900H Baby Camel #943 $15.00
900I Bactrian Camel #918 Very good (Large patch of missing paint plus tiny hole on left flank) $18.00
900J
Kangaroo Pair #902 Adult Female & #960 Joey. Matched pair, gray with brown markings $35.00
900K TIMPO Kangaroo Gray. By Timpo, England $20.00
900L Boxing Kangaroos #451B From Circus series...................................................................................................EACH: $49.00
900M
Need Photo
CRESCENT Kangaroos Mother with Joey peering out of her pouch, tan. Repair to Mom's tail. By Crescent, England $14.00
900N
Young Crocodiles #958 Each about 6" long.....................................................................................................EACH: 30.00
900O
Wild Boar #942 $11.00
900P Walrus #956 $10.00
900Q TIMPO Eagle by Timpo, England. Very Good (Small paint patch missing from chest). $15.00
900R
Need Photo
Young Elephant #952 Young Indian Elephant $25.00
900W
Click for Photo

CRESCENT Hunter
on Elephant

by Crescent, Englant. Smaller than Standard Size-2-1/2 in tall overall. EXC+ $45.00
900S
Need Photo
Many Elephants By various makers, mostly unknown. See photo for prices.  
900T   Tigers Four by different English makers- see photo for condition and prices.
Timpo and unknown with broken tail have been sold Hill & Britains still available.
 See Photo
900U  Bear on Lampost   About 6 in. high overall. Metal with wood base and plastic lamp housing. Maker unknown.  $35.00
900V Bear Sitting on Rock  Solid metal, maker unknown. In scale with Britains Ltd. animals.  $25.00
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RAILWAY FIGURES, BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORIES

List # Photo Item Description Price
800A  Plate Girder Bridge   AMERICAN FLYER (U.S.A.) No. 581 10 in long-suitable for S, O or O27 gauges. …EXC   $45.00
 800B Passengers   BARCLAY (U.S.A.) O Gauge Railroad Passengers, 1-3/4 in. tall EXC  $85.00
800C Railroad Crew  BARCLAY (U.S.A.) O Gauge Railroad Crew, 1-3/4 in. tall EXC  $85.00
800D Railroad Figures LINCOLN LOG (U.S.A.) Set #30 Illustrated box in good condition.7 figures- mild to moderate wear.  $85.00
800E Railroad Figures LINCOLN LOG (U.S.A.) 8 figures 2-1/4 in. tall (54 mm) in new red box...EXC $90.00
800F Passenger Station Tin litho, 9-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 in. No marks (Purchased in England). Mild wear. Barclay figure, 1-3/4 in. tall, not included. $48.00
800G Freight Station H. FISCHER ( Nuremburg, Germany) Tin litho,circa 1908-1932. Sliding door, 7x3x4-1/2 in. Mild Wear.
Johillco figure, 2-1/8 in., tall not included.
$80.00
800H Signal Cabin HORNBY (ENGLISH)  moderate wear. 6 in. tall  $55.00
800I Signal Cabin HORNBY (ENGLISH) mild to moderate wear. 6 in. tall $65.00
800J RR Accessories LIONEL (U.S.A.) Pre-WW II tinplate- Eight 6-1/2 in. telephone poles, crossing
warning, station clock, & 2 double semaphore signals. EXC
$150.00
800K Steel Truss Bridge MARX (U.S.A.) Pressed steel "Rock Island" O/O27 Truss Bridge. 18" L, 6" high. EXC
Track, figures,boat,etc. not included but available separately.
$35.00
800L Train Station Tin litho , marked "Glen Ellyn" . 3-1/2 x 5 x 4" (signal mast 7") Mild wear.
Track, figure not included.
$75.00
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PRINTS , framed, behind glass

List # Photo Item Description Price
1000A   Need Photo China Station

U.S. 15th Infantry Regiment, Tientsin, China 1916: Battalion SGT Major & Lady Friend with two gossiping MPs. Military Uniforms in America Plate #290, 11 X 14 in.

 $25.00
1000B   " Zulu War 1879 24th Foot, Officers and Private Soldiers plus detail drawings of weapons and uniforms. Thin Red Line Series, Pimpernel Studios, U.K., 9 X 12 in.   $25.00
1000C " Zulu War 1879 "Defense of Rorke's Drift" by Lady Butler, 11 X 14 in.  $35.00
1000D " Zulu War 1879 "Battle of Isandlwana" by C.E.Fripp, 12 X 17 in.  $40.00
1000E " Crimean War Uniforms "Types of the British Army in 1854. The Crimean Epoch". Twelve regiments depicted in color.
10-1/2X 13 in..
$40.00
100F " British Army in 1792 "Types of the British Army in 1792 (Fin de Siecle)". Seven regiments depicted in color.
10-1/2X 13 in..
$40.00
100G "
1930s Naval Ships

25 Players cigarette cards depicting ships of various nations in the pre-WW II era. 23 by 13 in frame $110.00
100F
Grenadier Guards Band
American game and paper toy manufacturer McLoughlin Bros. 1898 Glossy Series paper soldiers. Pretty much copied from England's Raphael Tuck except that the artist mischieviously put American eagles on both drums. $85.00
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CARDBOARD AND PAPER

100H Need Photo
Army Battery
Built-Rite Set No.20 Truck, Cannon, Soldiers & Motorcycle. Assembled cardboard put-together models of World War II. Usual mild wear of assembled models but not "played with". No box. $125.00
100I Need Photo
Army Raiders
Victory Unit
From Built-Rite Set No. 50: Medium and Light Tanks, Jeep, Cannon Truck, Halftrack,
Weapons Carrier, Armored Car.Assembled cardboard put-together models of World War II. Usual mild wear of assembled models but not "played with". No box.
$90.00
100F
Grenadier Guards Band
American game and paper toy manufacturer McLoughlin Bros. 1898 Glossy Series paper soldiers. Pretty much copied from England's Raphael Tuck except that the artist mischieviously put American eagles on both drums. $85.00


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MISCELLANEOUS
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