D13
Dinky 13 Hall's Distemper Advertisement. Excellent plus/boxed. Early issue In deep red lidded box. From 'The BST Collection'.
Notes
One of the most memorable early Dinky items, this set contains two lead painter figures each with a pot of paint (one blue, one green) and carrying aloft the delicate Hall’s Distemper advertisement ( a later copy – so few survived)..
Few marks to the paint finish.
Rich deep red ‘Hornby Series’ Modelled Miniatures box has rubbing and wear at edges commensurate with age. Issued 1931-40.
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