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Collection of Die Cast Toys Made in England C.1950s
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Die Cast Woody Wagon C.1950 Made in England.Die cast metal woody wagon by Dinky Toys, England. Woody Wagon: H 1.25 in. W 4 in. D 1.5 in.
Die Cast Rolls Royce c.1950 Made in England. Die cast Rolls Royce "Silver Cloud" by Lesney, England. Rolls Royce H .75 in. W 2.5 in. D 1
Die Cast Jaguar and Canteen c.1950 Lesney, Made in England. Jaguar/Canteen H .75 in. W 1 in. D 2.5 in./H 1.5 in. W 2.5 in. D 1 in.
HISTORY
Early years: Lesney, the origin of the Matchbox name and the 1-75 series. The Matchbox name originated in 1953 as a brand name of the British die-casting company Lesney Products, whose reputation was molded by John W. "Jack" Odell (1920–2007), Leslie Charles Smith (1918–2005), and Rodney Smith.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1280231534532
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