TOY SOLDIERS, OLD AND NEW- ANIMALS & CIVILIANS TOO!
AND NOW- "BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST" by Commandant Miniatures
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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FINDING
YOUR WAY AROUND: You
can browse through the entire list or choose
a category by clicking on blue titles below:
American West - Includes
the new Commandant Miniatures series
Buffalo
Bill's Wild West
Knights and Castles
British Soldiers
in Dress Uniforms
Victorian Colonial Campaigns
Farm and Village
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
THE
WILD WEST
Introducing a new series by Commandant Miniatures:
BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST
Figures are converted from old British toys and
are cast in solid non-lead metal in a size similar to Britains Ltd., about 54mm
(2-1/4 in.) tall
...........with each marked wherever possible with the original manufacturer's
name plus the CM logo.
Painting is in the brightly enameled old toy style, lead-free,
...........and because of the distinct individuality of both the cowboys and
the plains indians, clothing color variations and differences in war-paint,
horse markings and shield pictographs will be common.
Each figure comes with a Story Card giving some background on the personality
and incident portrayed;
...........series plan is to add portrayal of various incidents in the life
of Buffalo Bill, particularly the Wild West exhibitions.
Because small parts could detach and cause a choking hazard,
this series is NOT suggested for small children.
WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY, 1846-
1917 was the best known American of his time and, arguably, the most famous
person in the world, not only because of his enormously popular Wild West exhibitions
in the U.S. and abroad, but also because of tall tales of his exploits in the
popular theatricals and dime novels of the day. His careers were many- teamster,
soldier, Pony Express rider, buffalo hunter, army scout, actor, and showman.
His character was by no means perfect but he was the popular romantic ideal
of the western hero, who really could ride and shoot with the best and was true
to his word. A brave fighter in the Plains Wars, he nonetheless became a respectful
friend and advocate for the Plains Indians.
1868- Buffalo Hunting
BUFFALO BILL on BRIGHAM |
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Mold under construction |
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BUFFALO HUNTERS |
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The American Plains Indians used several methods
for buffalo hunting. One such, and the favorite for Buffalo Bill Cody,
was to ride up alongside the running animal before shooting. In Cody’s
case the weapon was a .50 cal. Springfield rifle nicknamed “Lucretia Borgia”.
The buffalo hunt, using real buffalo, was re-enacted in the Wild West
exhibition, with Indians simulating attack with bow and arrow or rifle.
The entire troupe, buffalo and elk included, toured widely in the U.S.
and Europe.
|
Shooting with Bow & Arrow |
$30.00 |
| Shooting "Bright Boy" Winchester Carbine |
$30.00 |
HUNTER MOUNTED
WITH LANCE |
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Carrying Lance |
$30.00 |
1869-Encounter with Tall Bull, at the battle
of Summit Springs
TALL BULL and HIS HORSE |
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In July 1869, Army Scout “Buffalo Bill” Cody led the Fifth Cavalry in an
attempt to rescue two Swedish women from the camp of the renegade Chief
Tall Bull. Bill shot the Chief and captured his bay horse, who later proved
to be a swift racer. After informing Mrs. Tall Bull (who had just murdered
one of the captive women and wounded the other) of her husband “cashing
in his mortal chips” he promised her to name the fine horse “Tall Bull”-and
did.
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$30.00 |
1876- Duel with Yellow Hair, at Hat Creek
YELLOW HAIR in POW-WOW
COSTUME |
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Yellow Hair, a sub-chief of the Cheyenne, supposedly gained
his name as the result of scalping a blonde woman. He lost his own hair
in a surprise encounter with Buffalo Bill, after each had exchanged two
shots at close range. An interpreter misunderstood his name as “Yellow Hand”
and such he was called in the 1944 movie “Buffalo Bill”. The Chief, played
by Anthony Quinn, wore an albino buffalo head-dress in one scene, such as
shown on this figure. The movie duel was fought with knives.
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$15.00 |
YELLOW HAIR and HIS UNFORTUNATE PINTO HORSE
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After the massacre of Custer and 5 companies of the 7th Cavalry in 1876,
feelings were running high against the Cheyenne. It was then that Buffalo
Bill, scouting ahead of the 5th Cavalry, abruptly came upon Chief Yellow
Hair. Bill’s first shot traversed the Chief’s leg, killing his horse; his
second hit the Chief’s head. Bill, taking his knife, shouted “First scalp
for Custer!” in the only instance of his taking a scalp, but in a scene
frequently re-enacted in his early Wild West exhibitions.
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$30.00 |
1885 THIRD YEAR OF THE "WILD WEST" EXHIBITIONS- Chief
Sitting Bull's One Appearance.
CHIEF SITTING BULL |
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The renowned Sioux chief, organizer of the Custer defeat of 1876, toured
with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West during the 1885 season. He had been very
taken with Annie Oakley, adopted her as his daughter and gave her the
name “Watanya Cecila” –“Little Sure Shot”.
Bill’s try at rescuing Sitting Bull during the ghost dance unrest of 1890
was thwarted. The Chief was shot by Indian Police during an arrest attempt,
setting off a performance, cued by the gunshot, by a gray trick horse
given to the Chief by Bill. The horse was returned to Bill. |
$15.00 |
1887 FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR OF "BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST"
Numbers & Descriptions above each segment are taken from the 1887
Program. Additional segments are planned in the future.
"OVERTURE"
BUFFALO BILL'S
COWBOY BAND |
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See MUSIC under References below. |
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"1. GRAND PROCESSIONAL REVIEW and 2. ENTREE.Introduction
of Individual Celebrities, Groups, etc."
PRESENTATION
of U.S. FLAG |

PROTOTYPE ONLY
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Early in a Command Performance in London for Queen Victoria,
May 11, 1887,
a mounted horseman presented before her the U.S. flag, dipping it three
times. The Queen rose and saluted the flag with a bow, the first acknowledgement
of Old Glory by the British Crown since the ill feeling between the two
countries generated by the American Civil War. In the words of Col. Cody’s
autobiography, “There was a wild cheer from everyone in the show, Indians
included, and soon all the audience was on its feet, cheering and waving
flags and handkerchiefs….we never put on a better performance.”
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NOT YET FOR SALE |
"7. MISS ANNIE OAKLEY"
| WING-SHOOTING |
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Petite Annie Oakley, a phenomenal sharpshooter, toured the
U.S. and Europe with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, earning acclaim and marksmanship
metals. She so impressed Chief Sitting Bull that he adopted her as his daughter
and gave her the nickname “Little Sure Shot”. She was complimented by Queen
Victoria who told her, after a Command Performance during the 1887 tour,
that she was “a clever little girl”. Annie’s fame lives on in movies, TV
shows and the Broadway hit “Annie Get Your Gun”. |
$15.00 |
"8. COWBOY'S
FUN- Throwing the Lariat. Picking from the Ground
while Riding at Full Speed. The Riding of Bucking Ponies and Mules by Cowboys."
COWBOY
ROPERS
AFOOT
|
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In the years following our Civil War, the term
“cow-boy” had a meaning, to the average American, that suggested a disreputable
person of crude and violent habits. When Buffalo Bill began, in his Wild
West exhibitions showing these brave and hardy men riding , roping, bronco-busting
and showing other western skills,they began to attain respect. They were
the heroes, along with Bill, in the Deadwood Stagecoach and Settler’s Cabin
Rescues of the Exhibition.
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Swinging lasso
at side around legs
or above head |
$20.00
Each
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COWBOY
ROPERS
MOUNTED |
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Swinging lasso on rearing or galloping horse.
With quirt on bucking bronco
|
$30.00
Each |
COWBOY
MARKSMAN |
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The hefty Army Colt pistol, first manufactured during the
Civil War, continued as a favorite sidearm of cowboys during the days of
the wild west frontier. |
$15.00 |
"15. PHASES OF INDIAN LIFE- Nomadic
Tribe Camps on the Prairie. Attack by Hostile Tribes, followed by Scalp, War,
and other Dances."
PLAINS INDIANS MOUNTED |
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Illustrating the marked individuality in costume, horse "medicine"
markings and warpaint. No two exactly alike- in these miniatures as it was
in real life..... |
$30.00
Each |
CHIEF RED SHIRT |
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Numerous Lakota Sioux were employed by Buffalo Bill Cody
during the years his Wild West toured. Red Shirt served a long term as
Contingent Chief of the exhibition’s Indians and was introduced to Queen
Victoria at her invitation during the first tour to England, 1887. Red
Shirt is shown, weapon in hand, ready to act in the action-packed tableau
“Attack on the Settler’s Cabin” in which the settler and his wife would
be rescued at the last minute by Col. Cody and the Cowboys.
|
$15.00 |
CEREMONIAL
COSTUME |
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All white costume such as might be worn to a pow-wow with
representatives of the Great White Father in Washington, such dress probably
more often seen in Hollywood movies, very much influenced by wild west shows,
than on the plains. |
$15.00 |
| FLAGBEARERS |
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Wild West exhibitions were intensely patriotic. Playing of
the "Star Spangled Banner" was played as part of every performance's
musical opening- beginning nearly 50 years before its official adoption
in 1931 as the National Anthem. |
Flagbearer in either Horned
Warbonnet
or
Single Feather |
$20.00
Each |
| MOUNTED PLAINS INDIAN WARRIOR
POINTING |
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The Hollywood image of native Americans as wildly
galloping brilliantly feathered plains warriors came directly from Buffalo
Bill’s immensely popular Wild West exhibitions, which employed many plains
tribesmen, mostly Lakota Sioux.
Later film images of a brave but overwhelmed native American culture, proud,
hardy and independent also grew in part from exposure of the general public
to the Exhibition’s Indian Village, its performers and their families, and
from Buffalo Bill’s advocacy for decent treatment of American Indians.
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Various Shield Pictographs, Horse Markings and Warpaint
|
$30.00 |
You May Specify Choice of Pictograph-
Perhaps-Your Ancestors? |
$45.00 |
1913- NEAR TRAIL'S END- The WILD
WEST, then partnered with Pawnee Bill's Show was foreclosed on in Denver and
assets auctioned on September 15. Bill, in declining health, continued in various
ventures but was never able to retire to his beloved Wyoming ranch.
BILL ON
ISHAM |
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Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, is shown near the
end of his career, his hair turned white, rearing up on a favorite horse
“Isham”, saluting his Wild West audience, as he did at the end of each performance.
The renowned hunter, scout, Indian fighter (and good friend to Indians),
marksman, showman and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient met financial
setbacks late in life and had to auction belongings, including Isham. A
friend bought the horse for $150.00 and returned him to Bill. |
$30.00 |
REFERENCES- Right hand column contains my evaluation.
| Books |
Cody, William F., "The Adventures of Buffalo Bill",
N.Y., 1904 (Autobiography) |
Authentic, but look out for tall tales. |
| Russell, Don, "Lives and Legends of Buffalo Bill",
U.Oklahoma Press, 1960 |
Admiring. Good on military record. |
| Warren, Louis, "Buffalo Bill's America", Knopf,
N.Y., 2005 |
Mostly negative but has some touching
reports of good relations with indians. |
| Films |
"Buffalo Bill", Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, 1944 |
Heroic action- but wildly inaccurate. |
| "Buffalo Bill & The Indians,Paul Newman, a Rob't.
Altman film, 1976 |
Merciless hatchet job. |
| "Buffalo Bill", PBS documentary, American Experience
series, 2008 |
Fairly balanced. |
| Music |
Wild West Music of Buffalo Bill'sCowboy Band
performed by the Americus Brass Band |
Available on Amazon.com |
Excellent re-creation on period instruments. |
Western Sets by Other Manufacturers
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 |
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Western with Horses |
Britains Ltd.& other
English-made Cowboys(2) & Indians (3) and 3 horses. |
$80.00 |
| 502A |
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Western Types,
Mounted & On Foot |
Britains Ltd cowboys, 1 mounted &
3 on foot, and indians,1 mounted & 3 on foot.
Note- All have undergone expert repair to paint and/or small parts
& two of the indians are better armed now (with rifles) than when they
left the Britains Ltd. factory! |
$85.00 |
| 502C |
 |
Cowboys & Indians, Mounted
& Afoot |
Britains Ltd cowboys, 1 mounted &
3 on foot, and indians,1 mounted &4 on foot.
Note- All have undergone expert repair to paint and/or small parts
& two of the indians are better armed now (with rifles) than when they
left the Britains Ltd. factory! |
$85.00 |
| 503A |
 |
Western with
Horses, Cougar |
Britains Ltd. cowboys, indians and horses
with cougar by Big Top (U.S.A.) & J.Hill Co.
bandit. |
$75.00 |
| 503 |
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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, mounted on galloping horses. |
$105.00 |
| 504C |
 |
Western plus
Cougar |
Britains Ltd., & other British cowboys,
indians and horses with cougar by Big Top (U.S.A.) &
J.Hill Co. bandit. |
$85.00 |
| 507 |
 |
Crescent Indians |
Bronze- Skinned Indians,
made by Crescent in England, 1 mounted & 8 on foot.
|
$98.00 |
| 511 |
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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 |
| 514 |
 |
Hill Cowboys & Indians |
3 cowboys & 5 indians on foot by J. Hill &
Co. |
$90.00 |
| 515 |
 |
Five Mounted
Indians |
J. Hill & Co. Five indians
on horses. |
$65.00 |
| 516 |
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Cowboys, Indians and Horses |
Four cowboys, four indians and a grazing horse by Britains
Ltd. and other British makers.
Each, except for the horse, have had restorations to paint and small parts. |
$80.00 |
| 518 |
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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 |
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Knights with Banner |
Three mounted knights and four on foot by J.Hill
& Co., Crescent and other English makers. |
$75.00 |
| 104 |
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Mounted
Knights |
Six mounted J. Hill
knights with lances and one carrying banner. In waterstained J. Hill
box |
$110.00 |
| 104C |
 |
Mounted Knights
with Lances |
Five knights on horses with moveable arm lances by John
Hill Co. England |
$85.00 |
| 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
| 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
| 200F |
 |
General Staff |
Set Field Marshal,General Officer & two Aides-de-camp.
One white horse tail and one leg of F.M.'s horse restored, O/W Excellent |
SOLD |
| 200D |
 |
Black Watch Charging |
Piper and five charging highlanders. Excellent plus. Tied
in new red box. |
$125.00
SOLD
|
| 200E |
 |
Seaforth Highlanders Charging |
Set 2062- 1956-59 version complete. Mounted officer, 2
pipers, 14 highlanders charging. Seven have bayonets/ rifle tips replaced
(See detail photo for example)- O/W Excellent. No box- securely packed for
shipping. |
$150.00 |
| 200B |
|
Infantry of the Line |
In action, white foreign service helmets. Bases marked
"1990". Gift boxed |
$75.00 |
| 200C |
 |
Bagpipers |
Nine early Herald plastic
bagpipers with Pipe Major in new red box. |
$75.00 |
| 200G |
 |
Fort Henry Guard and Pennant |
Vintage Old Fort Henry (Kingston, Canada) Souvenir Pennant-plus
Britains Ltd. Fort Henry Guardsman, both in excellent condition. |
$30.00 |
| 200H |
 |
Royal Horse Guards
(The Blues) |
Set #2 Officer and four troopers. Two sword blades replaced,
o/w Exc. |
$85.00 |
| 200I |
 |
The Life Guards |
Officer, regimental standard bearer and 3 troopers. One
sword blade replaced, o/w Exc. |
$95.00
sold |
| 200J |
 |
The Life Guards |
Set #1 Officer and four troopers. |
$90.00 |
| 200K |
 |
The Life Guards |
Miniatures from the 1960s to the 1980s. Four dismounted
at attention and three, including an officer and one non-Britains Ltd trooper,
mounted. Not yet boxed. |
$$90.00 |
| 200L |
 |
Second Dragoon Guards
(Queen's Bays) |
Set #44 Trumpeter and four troopers. Extensively but expertly
restored. |
$95.00 |
| 200M |
 |
Second Dragoons
(Royal Scots Greys) |
Pieces from several sets #32 from 1950s to 1960s. Officer
and four troopers. Some touch-up to paint, particularly the piece far left. |
$85.00 |
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
SOLD |
| 201D |
 |
Cameron Highlanders Pipes and Drums |
Set#51 Highlander band-Pipe Major,two side drummers&
two pipers. |
$55.00
SOLD |
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
SOLD |
| 203D |
 |
South Australian Scots Pipes & Drums |
Set #10a. Pipe Major, side drummer, bass drummer
and three pipers. |
$95.00
SOLD |
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. Packed in new box. 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.
Tied in new red box. |
$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.
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
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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. No box. |
$20.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS
| 208C |
 |
Line Infantry |
Ten British Soldiers in Home Service uniforms
circa 1900 kneeling on guard with bayonneted rifles. Tied in new re box.
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 |
BLENHEIM, Made in Wales circa 1970s, All EXC
| 301A |
 |
ZulusAttacking |
Six warriors, 3 from young, 3 from old regiments,
no box .......................................................SOLD |
$75.00 |
| 301B |
ZulusAttacking |
Six warriors, 3 from young, 3 from old regiments, original
box. |
$80.00 |
DORSET, Made in England circa 1970s.
Sets in original boxes. All EXC.
| 302 |
 |
Zulus |
Seven figures in varied poses. Early box art
with hand-colored artwork. |
$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.
| 317 |
|
Zulu War Box with
Zulu |
Warrior charging
with assegai and shield plus original Trophy Zulu War box with listing of
major Zulu War battles and portraits of LTs Chard and Bromhead. |
$25.00 |
ZEHNDER & POOLE , USA. Variations on Britains
Zulus by Texas enthusiasts circa 1970s. No boxes.
| 307A |
 |
Six Zulus Charging |
Six warriors charging. Solid cast conversions
by the late Buddy Zehnder. |
$75.00 |
| 307B |
 |
Eight Zulus Charging |
Eight warriors charging, some with rifles captured at
Isandlwana. Solid cast conversions by Ed Poole. |
$85.00 |
| 307C |
 |
Nine Zulus Charging |
Nine warriors charging, some with rifles captured at Isandlwana.
Solid cast conversions by Ed Poole. |
$95.00 |
ZULU WAR BUILDINGS AND FORTIFICATIONS- packed for shipping.
| 308C |
|
Biscuit Box Wall
|
Rorke's Drift improvised fortificatioNS-
plaster, varying sizes ,heights up to 6 " long. Have many, each- |
35 cents
per inch |
| 308D |
Mealie Bag Wall |
Rorke's Drift improvised fortificationS-
plaster, varying sizes,heights up to 6" long. Have many, each- |
| 308F |
 |
Mealie Bag Redoubt |
Rorke's Drift improvised fortification.
Resin. |
$20.00 |
| 308G |
 |
Mealie Bag Redoubt |
Rorke's Drift improvised fortification.
Resin. |
$20.00 |
| 308E |
 |
Zulu Huts |
Set of three fiber
"beehive" huts of varying sizes. Zulu figure not included. |
$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, One with General Gordon's head
on pike, others brandishing weapons exuberantly.
|
$85.00 |
BRITAINS LTD. England, circa 1990s
| 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 |
 |
Fuzzy-Wuzzys |
Set M14. Hadendowa Tribesmen, 1880s. 6 charging
with swords and shields. |
$75.00 |
| 330B |
 |
Palm Trees |
Cluster of metal trees 5-1/2 in. tall marked MMM on base. |
$20.00 |
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.
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 |
 |
Naval Cannon |
SF-76 12 pdr. Naval Cannon on Field Carriage-
Have one gun only- no crews.
Features telescopic sight and chain-linked wheel chocks. No Box. |
$48.00 |
African Miscellany
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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. Tied in new red boxes unless otherwise described.
| 400A |
 |
Dairy Scene |
Britains Ltd. milkmaids and
cows. Timpo bull (Not shown in photo). Restoration to cows'
paint. |
$75.00 |
| 421A |
 |
Milk Wagon |
Barclay (U.S.A.) Smaller than Britains
Ltd. scale- 5-1/4 in. long overall. Left hind leg of horse has been restored. |
$48.00 |
| 401A |
 |
Sheep Herding |
Sheep, sheepdog, lambs, shepherds. Includes Britains,
Hill, Benbros figures.
One shepherd a conversion(rare short arm?!). |
$98.00 |
| 402A |
 |
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. Boxed for shipping |
$160.00 |
| 406A |
 |
French Animals |
Five Starlux plastic
animals, about Britains size. Mild wear. No box. |
$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. No box. |
$115.00 |
| 408A |
 |
Old Plastic Animals |
Possibly Marx. 5 animals, hay
bale & feed sack. No box. |
$12.00 |
| 409A |
 |
Old Plastic Animals |
16 animals, unmarked.
EXC.No Box. |
$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
SOLD |
| 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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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 where indicated,
& unless otherwise mentioned, are tied in new red boxes. and were
Made in England circa 1950s- 60s.
| 600G |
 |
Confederate cavalry |
Britains Ltd. Set #2055. Officer
& 3 troopers. Mild wear-Excellent. No restorations. |
$125.00
SOLD |
| 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
SOLD |
| 600C |
 |
Confederate Infantry
Charging |
John Hill & Co., England. Seven soldiers
charging with bayoneted rifles.
All bayonets are cast relatively short compared to J.Hill Yankee bayonets
(?), O/W Exc. |
$55.00 |
| 600D |
 |
Confederate Infantry
in Action |
John Hill & Co, England. Nine soldiers
in action poses. |
$95.00 |
| 600E |
 |
Union Infantry |
Britains Ltd (England) six foot soldiers
and mounted officer. |
$90.00 |
| 600X |
 |
Union Artillery |
Britains Ltd, England, Cannon and two
gunners. Cannon wheels restored, O/W Excellent. New box. |
SOLD |
| 600Fa |
 |
Union Infantry
with
Mounted Flagbearer |
John Hill & Co., England-Mounted
flagbearer, officer and 6 foot soldiers in action. |
$95.00
SOLD |
| 600Fb |
 |
Union Infantry
in Action |
John Hill & Co., England-eight foot
soldiers in action. |
$85.00 |
| 600Fc |
 |
Union Infantry
Marching |
John Hill & Co., England-Officer,
color bearer and eight foot soldiers marching. |
$95.00 |
| 600W |
 |
Civil War Soldiers |
Strombecker (U.S.A.) Set#1515.
Unpainted castings with Union painting guide, in original box. One mounted
and three foot soldiers-2 bayonettes missing. Could also be painted as Confederates. |
$50.00 |
| 600Y |
 |
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.
| 3B |
 |
Colonial
Woman Holding
Musket |
|
$25.00 |
| 3D |
|
Iroquois Warrior
Loading Musket |
|
$25.00 |
| 3E |
 |
Iroquois Brave
Running with War Club |
|
$25.00 |
| 3G |
|
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 |
| 3I |
Log Cabin |
 |
 |
Dense expanded styrene. Varnished. Roof removes to show
interior with fireplace. No box. |
$40.00 |
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 |
 |
Revolutionary Cannon |
unpainted, boxed Strombecker
Revolutionary War Artillery kit. |
$50.00 |
| 600Y |
 |
Iroquois Warriors |
Northeastern forest indians in Revolutionary War
action poses by Bill Hocker. Eight figures including Joseph
Brandt. Original box. Exc. |
$96.00 |
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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 |
| --- |
 |
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 |
| 601M |
 |
U.S. Sailors |
Eight American sailors by various manufacturers, including
one with a flamboyantly tattooed chest. Painted by EKP. No box. |
$85.00 |
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 |
|
British in Action |
Eight Britains Ltd A Series British Infantry
in action,khaki uniforms, steel helmets. Riflemen firing plus officer. Exc.
Tied in new red box. |
$90.00 |
| 602D |
 |
WW II Infantry |
FUSILIER
, U.K. Six British soldiers in action with Bren gun,
mint in original box. |
$85.00 |
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
SOLD
|
| 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
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 |
 |
"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
SOLD |
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 |
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURERS
| 706E |
 |
British Bren Carrier
& Antitank Gun |
Diecast WW II metal vehicle and cannon by
Lone Star (England) comparable in size with Britains Ltd.
Mint in original Box. Crew available separately from CM. |
$35.00 |
| 706F |
 |
British Command Car |
Militarized diecast metal 1930 Cadillac Roadster bank
with two man British CM crew. Boxed. Exc. |
$35.00
SOLD |
| 706G |
 |
British Staff Car |
Militarized diecast metal 1927 Packard Brougham Limousine
bank with CM chauffer. Boxed. Exc. |
$35.00
SOLD |
| 706H |
 |
WW II French Tank |
Smaller scale- 4" long- composition material tank
purchased in France but maker unknown to me. Appears to have had hidden
wheels at one time. |
$28.00 |
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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 |
SMALLER
ARTILLERY
| List # |
Photo |
Item |
Description- These
pieces are not marked but have an Eriksson look to them
and are in scale for SAE 30 mm troops |
Price |
| 708G |
|
German Antitank Gun |
37 mm Anti-tank Gun. Light gray guns & Limber in photo
have been sold. |
$20.00 |
| 708H |
German AA Gun |
20 mm Anti-aircraft Gun. Demounts from 2-wheeled carriage. |
$20.00 |
| List # |
Photo |
Item |
Description |
Price |
| 708D |
 |
U.S. 155mm Howitzer |
Spring-firing replica of WW II field piece by Tootsietoy
(U.S.A.) |
$10.00 |
| 708E |
 |
Pre- WW II Cannons |
Tootsietoy (U.S.A.) spring-firing Mortar
and Cannon. Group also includes British copy of the Mortar, not pictured,
by British company Johillco, marked" Johillco, England".
British piece has had wheels replaced. |
$40.00 the set |
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
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
SOLD |
| 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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