Dinky Toys 701 Shetland Flying Boat

Shetland Flying Boat by Dinky Toys, No 701. Very near mint/boxed. With card insert. A scarce model that has been stored away for some 50 years!

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Price: £275.00

This item is sold.

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The first Supertoys aircraft in impressive, original condition, issued between 1947-49. This substantial aeroplane has a gleaming bright silver finish, with both delicate floats intact. Note that it lacks one of the propellor blades. An unused item and a difficult find:

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Dinky supertoys 701 shetland flying boat ff856 base

A few little marks/rubs may be seen under especially critical scrutiny.
Complete card box has a bright paper label. Small penned original price. Smaller label at a lid side with period price and Dinky Quality Control stamp. Light age/storage grubbiness and a careful seam repair. Shiny staples.

Dinky supertoys 701 shetland flying boat ff856 box

The box comes complete with its packing insert into which the model is placed.

Dinky supertoys 701 shetland flying boat ff856 box insert

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