*GRADING SYSTEM EXPLAINED*
A+ = No apparent faults (As New).
A = Excellent only slightest faults.
B = Very good but some signs of wear.
C = Complete with obvious wear.
D = Poor perhaps some parts missing.
E = Fit for restoration.
NB = No box.
William Britain, a gifted toymaker, founded his company in the late 1840,s in North East London. Eldest son William Britain Jnr invented the hollow casting process for lead soldiers in the 1890's. Britains toy soldiers were manufactured to the scale of toy trains, resulting in the 54mm standard size by which soldiers are still produced today. WW1 saw the factory convert from toy production to wartime materials, but the export of toys continued. The home farm range was introduced following the war. Britains diversed the toy lines to include motor vehicles, zoo, circus, and garden themes. After offering its largest toy line ever in 1940, the factory was once again plunged into wartime production. By 1953, Britains had returned to normal production and faced considerable competition from plastic toys. Britains bought leading plastic toy manufacturer Herald in 1959 and had a well established foothold on the market place. Hollow-casting ceased in 1966. The company thrived over the next four decades. Diecast metal soldiers were re-introduced in the 1990,s . The company was sold to Ertl in 1997 and remains under Ertl today.
WILLIAM BRITAINS LARGE VINTAGE 1937 STATE COACH OF ENGLAND A/A-B This rare vintage large Coach Of England #1470 is the 2nd version comprising of 8 horse team of Windsor Greys, 4 riders with whips. Gilt State Coach containing George IV and Queen Elizabeth. This beautifu...
VINTAGE BRITAINS #1349 CANADIAN NW MOUNTED POLICE B/C This very nice and rare early Britains set "Armies Of The World" Canadian North West Mounted Police is complete with inner packing. Some very minor wear to figures and to one police figure has a small crac...
SHOW JUMPING MILITARY RIDER & HORSE #2077 A+/A-B Made by Britains. Mint figure includes fence which appears complete. Box has discolouration general wear and tear with creasing. Adult collectors only. UK customer please do not choose large parcel delivery for this item only.
KHAKI INFANTRY #7302 A+/A-B Made by Herald in Hong Kong. Mint figures figures that are stuck to inner card. Window of box is fully detached but in place. Box has general wear and tear. Adult collectors only. UK customer please do...
CHIMPS TEA PARTY #4375 BY BRITAINS A+/B Excellent hard to find better example of this plastic vintage set. Set appears mint, never removed from box. Made between 1967-71. Box has tears to flap ends though both ends are still attached, very slig...
BRITISH SCOUT CAR 1/32 SCALE #9781 A-A+/A-B Made by Britains in 1974. On one small raised area there appears to be some wear to model. Includes unused decals. Inner card stand has some wear and tear due to where model has been sitting. Outer bo...
BRITISH SCOUT CAR #9781 A/NB Made by William Britains in 1974. This model is loose, no box. Some decals applied, some wear to some raised areas. Overall appears to be in very good to excellent condition.
Adult collectors only.
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BRITIANS NORTON RACING BIKE 850cc #9671 A-A+/B Britains Norton 850cc #9671 which is in excellent condition. Box has signs of wear. Made in 1974.
Adult collectors only.
UK customer please do not choose large parcel delivery for this item only.
BRITAINS "WILD WEST FORT COMACHE" #17553 A+/A Britains "Wild West Fort Comache set which is in mint condition, never been played with (as new). Box is in excellent condition. Contains easy to assemble Fort plus 6 action figures. Not suitable for c...
BRITAINS "THE LAVENDER FAIRY" #40370 A+/A Britains "The Lavender Fairy" which is in mint condition, only taken from box for photos. Box is in excellent condition. Made in China 2002. This item is based on Cicely Mary Barkers enchanting illustrat...
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