*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 TRADE BOX JAPANESE INFANTRY COUNTER PACK A+/A This Counter Pack of 48 WWII Japanese Infantry comes in a trade box. These are in new condition still sealed in their bags, box is in excellent/mint condition. Includes 48 plastic soldiers. Made in 2005...
18 INCH HEAVY HOWITZER #1266 BY BRITAINS A/C 1931 Version includes 3 shells with 3 spring cases and loading plate. Howitzer has very light wear to some areas. We have tested the firing mechanism using the shells provided and its appears to work wel...
BRITAINS KNIGHTS OF THE SWORD #17558 A+/A Britains Knights of the Sword which are in mint condition, never been opened. Card is in excellent condition. Made in China 2004. Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years.
UK customer please...
4.7 NAVAL GUN BY BRITAINS #1264 A-B/A-B *SOLD* 1932 Version- standard model with new breech and flash sheild. Some paint loss. Contained in an excellent box with green printed lid label. Box end slightly torn. Adult collectors only. Ple...
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...
BRITAINS ARMOURED CAR WITH REVOLVING TURRET/GUN #1321 A/A Vintage Britains #1321 Armoured car is in excellent condition. Green with black wings and running boards. Revolving turret, white rubber tyres, some very small retouching to bonnet. Rare, hard to find be...
8TH ARMY SCOUT CAR 1/32 SCALE #9784 A+/B-C Made by Britains in 1974. Model appears to have no obvious faults. Some decals have not been used and are inside plastic bag. Inner card stand has some wear and tear due to where the model has been sit...
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.
UK ...
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...
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...
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