Chad Valley 10006 London Motor Bus 'CARR'S BISCUITS'
London Motor Bus 'CARR'S BISCUITS' by Chad Valley Models, No. 10006. Tinplate clockwork Bus. Very near mint/boxed. With key. Lift-off lid (for storing biscuits). Scarce. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
A wonderfully eye-catching tinplate double decker bus with crisp and colourful details throughout. Working clockwork motor. Measures approx 26 cms. long. With H.M. The Queen Royal Warrant and crest on the underside.
Working clockwork motor.
Light wear only – as fine an example as you will reasonably find.
Lift-off lid was intended originally for the storage of biscuits.
Here is an image showing the interior of the bus once the lid has been removed:
Sturdy buff end flap style card box has deep blue lettering and image of the London Motor Bus. Light wear and a little tape repair at one set of end flaps. Note the factory stamp ‘MECHANICAL’.
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