Dinky Toys Illuminated Sign
"DINKY TOYS" Illuminated Sign. Very near mint with working lighting fitments. Rare 1950's original point of sale sign and a fresh to market piece. QDT starting bid £450. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £1,750.00
This item is sold.
Notes
An entrancing 1950’s period promotional display sign. A must-have period display piece for the serious Dinky collector. This is a highly attractive sign with wooden "DINKY TOYS’ lettering fixed atop a red coloured panel within a grey metal frame. ‘MADE BY MECCANO LTD.’ in yellow print which illuminates. Pressed steel fitting. Sign measures approx. 40 cms x 8cms x 14.5 cms.
Original brass fittings and wiring, and a period plug.
Only the most minor wear.
Reverse view:
Underside (slightly different to the other fine example sold recently at QDT), with three light fittings and three apertures underneath:
A dramatic period display piece that may be suspended or simply placed on a shelf.
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