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 Toy condition = 9/10
Box condition = 7/10
This scarce vintage large scale Coach Of England #1470 is the 2nd version comprising of 8 horse team of Windsor Greys, 4 riders with whips.
Gilt State Coach contain...
SHOW JUMPING MILITARY RIDER & HORSE #2077 A+/B-A
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.
SELECTION OF 7 45th BENGAL INFANTRY "MARCHING THE TRAIL 1890'S" Figures condition = 10/10
Manufactured by Britians, possibly made from lead.
These 54mm figures were owned and painted by multi award winning artist Mr G. Hanger who is widely recognised as being one of the l...
GERMAN OFFICER WITH WHIP Figure condition = 10/10
54mm figure manufactured by Britains in 1985, figure is die-cast.
Unique figure which was owned and painted by multi award winning artist Mr G. Hanger who is widely recognised as bein...
BRITISH SCOUT CAR 1/32 SCALE #9781 Model condition = 9/10
Box condition = 8/10
Inner card condition = 7/10
Made by Britains in 1974.
On one small raised area there appears to be some light wear.
Includes unused decals.
Inner card stand ...
BRITIANS NORTON RACING BIKE 850cc #9671 Models condition = 9/10
Box condition = 8/10
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 "THE LAVENDER FAIRY" #40370 Figure condition = 10/10
Box condition = 9/10
Britains "The Lavender Fairy" which is in mint condition, only taken from box for photos.
Box is in excellent condition.
Made in 2002.
This item is based on...
BRITAINS "SWEET PEA FAIRIES" #40375 Figure condition = 10/10
Box condition = 9/10
Britains "Sweet Pea Fairies are in mint condition. Only taken from box for photos.
Box is in excellent condition.
Made in China in 2002.
This item is based ...
BRITAINS "PETER RABBIT EATING" #40389 Figure condition = 10/10
Box condition = 9/10
Britains "Peter Rabbit Eating".
Is in mint condition, only taken out of box for photos.
Box is in excellent condition.
Is 5.5 cm tall.
This item has be...
BRITAINS US SHERIFF MOTORCYCLE Model condition = 9/10
Box condition = 8/10
Britains US Sheriff #9692 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, which is in excellent to mint condition.
Box has signs of wear.
Made in 1974.
Adult collectors only.
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