Shopkeeper's Trade Box 2 x Dinky 140A Austin Atlantic Convertibles
Original Dinky Shopkeeper's Trade Box 2 x Austin Atlantic Convertibles by Dinky Toys, No.140A. Near mint - very near mint/never individually boxed. With original dividers. Scarce. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £350.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
This collection represents a lifelong deep appreciation of Dinky Toys, Britains models, Minic models and more primarily from the 1940’s & 50’s. All British made diecast and tinplate models. Proceeds going to charities close to his heart.
A scarce find.
This Dinky Shopkeeper’s Trade box contains 2 x Dinky 140A Austin Atlantic Convertibles as follows:
1) Light pink, ridged cream wheels, smooth well-shaped black tyres save for one which has a very light flat spot. Bright baseplate. Fine silver trim. Sweep of factory paint on one front wing where the casting is rather rough. Near mint wiht a few small marks to the paint/
2) Deeper pink version with ridged cream wheels, smooth well-shaped black tyres. Stray drip of factory paint on one side. Very near mint.
Yellow Trade box shows a little age/handling wear. Few small stain spots on the lid. Faint pencilled writing including a period shopkeeper’s price. With original dividers.
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