A collection of Matchbox Models of Yesteryear die-cast vehicles, presented in their original maroon and red window display boxes. The models are constructed from die-cast metal with plastic components and represent a variety of early 20th-century commercial and service vehicles. Included liveries are Lyles Golden Syrup (Y-5 1927 Talbot Van), G. Imbach (Y-12 Model T Ford Truck), Warings (Y-13 1918 Crossley), Osram (Y-21 1926 Ford Model TT), Barters Tested Seeds (Y-21 1930 Model A Ford), Cherry Blossom Boot Polish (Y-22 1930 Model A Ford Van), Lyons Tea (Y-22 1930 Model A Ford Van), Dunlop Tyres and Accessories (Y-22 1930 Model A Ford Van), and a British Red Cross Society Renault Ambulance (Y-25 1910). Several boxes carry gold foil Limited Edition stickers. Original retail price labels from Hamleys and other retailers are present on some units.
Condition report:
The vehicles appear to be in excellent, near-mint condition, showing no signs of play wear and retaining vibrant paint and decals. The original window boxes show typical signs of shelf wear, including minor scuffing to corners, light creasing to the card, and some aging or light indentation to the clear plastic windows.
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