D25V

Notes

Earliest version of the Bedford Refuse Wagon in fawn with green tinplate shutters and no window glazing, red wheels.

The mechanisms for tilting the backs work well, and all four are intact with moving tin plate shutters and opening rear shutters. Condition varies from excellent (1) to near mint (2) to near mint plus (1). One truck has a stray dab of repainting on the top of the back section. There are a few little marks at the opening rear shutters, but all four trucks present well with only the occasional little mark generally. One has a notable chip from the winding mechanism which is visible when the back is elevated. Bright baseplates.
The shopkeeper’s trade box is generally bright and clean with no splits.

Faint writing has largely been erased on the lid with the shopkeeper’s individual price for the contents remaining. Very small surface tear. Minor edge rubbing and wear. Included are three Dinky dividers which help to keep the items apart in the box, although perhaps not from this set.