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.
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Ed Poole, P.O. Box 50433., Austin, TX 78763
PHONE: Winter and Spring- 512-452-9621, Summer and Fall- 603-532-6737
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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 | Another LARGE Knight | 3 in tall Shiny nickle-plated iron knight by Greyiron (U.S.A.), EXC | $15.00 |
| 109 | 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!). |
$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 |
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 |
 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
| 701B |  |
U.S. 3 inch Light
|
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.
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MODERN FORTIFICATIONS
| 703A |  |
|
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 |
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 |
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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 |
| 704G |  |
German Light Tank | Ex-Czech CKDV8H | $40.00 |
| 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 |
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 | CRESCENT Hunter |
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 |
RAILWAY FIGURES, BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORIES
| 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 |
| 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 |
MISCELLANEOUS
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