D48
Dinky 48 Petrol Station. Near mint plus /unboxed. A more difficult find in orange and yellow. A rare early Dinky Accessory from The Reference Collection.
Notes
Such an attractive backdrop for your Dinky display! This tinplate ‘FILLING AND SERVICE STATION’ has charming, bright, lithography with a typical period scene depicted and mechanic in the doorway.
Advertisements for ‘Pratts’, ‘Michelin Tyres’, ‘KLG Plugs, ’Dunlop’ etc. Complete roof sign in tinplate. No loss of colour vibrancy whatever.
Scratch on one side panel and very minor wear besides.
Issued between 1935-41 and measures approx. 19.5 cms x 13 cms.
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