General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 603: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Connoisseurs' Collection Die-cast Vehicle Set

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A Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Connoisseurs’ Collection limited edition die-cast vehicle set. The collection is presented in a mahogany-finished wooden case with a red velvet-lined interior and protective foam inserts, secured with a brass lock and key. A gold-toned metal plaque on the interior lid is inscribed MATCHBOX Models of YESTERYEAR CONNOISSEURS’ COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION. A separate small brass plaque identifies this as unit number LIMITED EDITION No R 0388. The set comprises six highly detailed die-cast metal vehicles, each positioned above a corresponding brass identification plaque: a black and blue 1910 Benz 14/30hp Landaulet, a green and cream 1911 Maxwell ‘GAR’ Roadster, a red and tan 1909 Opel 4/8hp Coupe, a blue 1911 Daimler A12 Tourer, a black 1911 Ford Model T Tourer, and a white and brown 1912 Packard Model 18 Landaulet. The lot is accompanied by a parchment-style Certificate of Authenticity featuring a red embossed MATCHBOX LIMITED seal and the signature of A. J. Hernandez, President of European Operations.