Chad Valley 10045 London Motor Bus

London Motor Bus 'Green Line' by Chad Valley Models, No. 10045. Tinplate clockwork Bus. Very near mint/boxed. 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.

Chad valley 1005 motor bus green line hh944 front

Price: £250.00

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A wonderfully eye-catching tinplate double decker bus with crisp and colourful lithography throughout. Working clockwork motor. Measures approx 26 cms. long. With H.M. The Queen Royal Warrant and crest on the underside.
Working clockwork motor.

Chad valley 1005 motor bus green line hh944 back

Chad valley 1005 motor bus green line hh944 base

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:

Chad valley 1005 motor bus green line hh944 inside

Sturdy buff end flap style card box has deep blue lettering and image of the London Motor Bus. A little age/handling wear as you might expect but no parts missing.

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