*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.
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...
BRITAINS TARMAC TIPPER LORRY #40746 A+/A Britains Tarmac Tipper Lorry #40746 which was made in China 2005. This 1/32 scale lorry has never been taken from inner card. It is in mint condition and box is in excellent condition. Not suitable for ...
BRITAINS APPLE-BLOSSOM FAIRIES #40374 A+/A Britains The Apple-Blossom Fairies #40374 made in China 2002. Only ever taken out of box for photos, mint condition. Box is in excellent condition. Approximately 6cm high. This item is based on Cicely ...
BRITAINS DRAG RACER #9683 A-A+/B Britains Drag Racer #9683 which is in excellent condition. Box has wear , plastic window at the top is becoming detached. Made in 1974. Adult collectors only.
BRITAINS UNFURLING THE COLOUR A+/A #40122 Britains Unfurling The Colour Coldstream Guards made in China in 2001. This set is in mint condition, only taken out of box for photos. Box is in mint condition. Hard set to find. Adult collecto...
BRITAINS "PETER RABBIT EATING" #40389 A+/A 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 been hand painted and is from the Beatrix Potter Ser...
BRITAINS "SWEET PEA FAIRIES" #40375 A+/A 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 on Cicely Mary Barkers enchanting illustration...
BRITAINS 18 MOUNTED KNIGHTS COUNTER PIECE A+/A Britains 18 plastic knights #17405. This counter piece is absolute mint, and in a box which is in excellent condition. Made in china 2005. This is a heavy lot well over 1kg, UK customer can choose large...
BRITAINS KNIGHTS OF THE SWORD #17558 A+/A Britains Knights of the Sword which are in mint condition, never opened. Card is in excellent condition. Includes one pair of mounted knights. Made in China 2004. Not suitable for children under 3 year...
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...
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