DGS957

Notes

What a rare Gift Set this is to add to your Dinky collection!

This 3 part Gift Set was issued during 1959 (during first year of production, which ran 1959-65), and comprises:
1) Dinky 257 Fire Chief’s Car with shaped spun wheels and window glazing, small red light on the roof, complete ‘Fire Chief’ lettering on both doors.
Vivid red finish throughout, with a few little marks at some exposed edges/raised body lines.

2) Dinky 955 Fire Engine has an all original vivid red paint finish, ridged Supertoy wheels, bright baseplate and both ladder components and bells present. Looks bright and fresh! None of the usual chipping/wear to the bright silver ladder. A few marks mostly to the red paint finish at roof edge and where the ladder rests.
3) Dinky 956 Turntable Fire Escape has an original bright red finish, window glazing, silver platform, and ridged Supertoy wheels. Both bright bells are present on the cab roof! Winding handle operates the raising and lowering of the two-piece extending ladder. Several little marks at exposed edges.

All three items display well with an unfaded original finish. Excellent plus -near mint condition.
The all important outer box has fared well. The colours are vibrant, the box is clean and complete.

One carefuly repaired corner split and the occasional little ruffle, light crease besides. Original shopkeeper’s price is just about visible on the lid. Dinky stamp inside the lid dates this particular example from 1959 – the first year of production of this set.
Nice to see that both inner packing pieces are still present. Couple of little tears to the inners. Dinky Quality Control Tag is still tucked inside the box, too!