Dinky Toys 981 Horse Box
Horse Box by Dinky Toys, No. 981. Very near mint/boxed, with packing. Maroon with red wheels. Dated 1956. From The Coastline Collection.
Price: £165.00
SALE PRICE
This item is sold.
Notes
A classic Dinky Supertoy model issued between 1954-60. The horse box has a bright and shining maroon body cast in aluminium. Notably intact “EXPRESS HORSE BOX HIRE SERVICE” letters on both sides. “BRITISH RAILWAYS” labels are complete (couple of tiny surface dots on one label).
Presents well!
20 mph sign is in place on the hinged rear ramp. Barely a mark to the paint finish.
The striped ‘Supertoys’ picture box is clean and bright, with no splits or graffiti. Minor age wear only. Rusty staples. Dinky stamp inside the box lid dates this particular example from March, 1956.
Packing piece (incomplete):
You may like
Dinky Supertoys 901 Foden Diesel 8-Wheel Wagon
Foden Diesel 8-Wheel Wagon by Dinky Toys, No. 901. 2nd type. Near mint plus/boxed. From April, 1955. Scarce commercial from The Reference Collection.
Trade Box 6 x Dinky Toys 25F Market Gardeners Lorries
6 x Market Gardeners Lorries by Dinky Toys, No. 25F in original Trade Box with original dividers. Near mint plus - very, very near mint. Scarce item from The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
French Dinky Toys 828 Jeep with SS10 Missile
Jeep With SS10 Missiles by French Dinky Toys, No. 828. Very near mint/boxed. From The 25 Year Collection in California.
