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Lot 467: Three Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Die-Cast Commercial Vehicles in Original Boxes
A collection of three die-cast scale model commercial vehicles from the Matchbox Models of Yesteryear series, manufactured by Matchbox International Ltd. Each model features a die-cast metal body with plastic and metal components, including wheels, roofs, and accessories. The group comprises:
1. A 1912 Ford Model T Van finished in black livery for Drambuie Prince Charles Edward’s Liqueur. The vehicle features gold-tone spoked wheels and a black roof. The box base is marked © Copyright 1990 and Made in Macau. Barcode: 035995200487.
2. A 1918 Atkinson Steam Wagon finished in blue livery for Chubb’s Safe Deposits. The vehicle features light blue spoked wheels and a white roof. The box base is marked © Copyright 1992 and Made in China. Barcode: 035995200500.
3. A 1912 Ford Model T Pickup finished in blue and cream livery for Ambrosia From Our Devon Creamery. The rear bed contains four silver-tone milk churn accessories. The box base is marked © Copyright 1992 and Made in China. Barcode: 035995200395.
All three items are housed in their original red and gold window display boxes. Two boxes retain original yellow retail price stickers from Lawsons.
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