Thursday, August 24, 2023

Britain Gun Set 2057 – Union Artillery Gun

 




Britain Gun Set 2057 – Union Artillery Gun, made in England by Britains, 1951-1966.

This set of Union Nationalist snipers has been produced since 1919 and was reworked in 1951. The firing angle was adjusted by rotating the vertical screw and fired with a spring system at the end of the gun. The parts are made of alloy and brass.

Toy Soldiers or Military Toys are metal toy boxes that have been popular in Europe for a long time, dating back to 1730. see more

  

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Lledo – Brewers Dray Courage

 
 

This model first appeared in October 1988 and holes the distinction of being the first horse-drawn to have a permanent driver, painted manes, collars and tails on the horses, not forgetting the driver’s bowler hat. The model consists of a cast body and footplate, a separate horse shaft and bogie, a plastic single piece driver’s seat and advertising headboard, driver and separate lower and upper beer barrels.

 

 

Matchbox Yesteryear No.YRS-01-1955 Chevy 3100, “AAA” Towing & Service

 




The American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded in 1902 to serve the nation’s travelers. In the nearly 95 years since its inception, the number of vehicles on American highways has grown dramatically, and AAA has always responded to the challenge. 

One thing every driver needs is reliable road service when a vehicle breaks down. Sometimes AAA can service a car right at the sight by changing a tire, filling the gas tank, or charging a battery. But there are times when the automobile must be taken into the shop. That’s when the AAA Towing and Service vehicle has always been essential. 

In the ‘50s, the Sunset Gasoline service station’s Towing and Service truck was just such a vehicle. The station was part of the wide AAA network, and its truck came to the relief of motorrists with in its jurisdiction. After inspecting the problem and determining that the car must be towed, the mechanic used the powerful towing winch to bring the car back to the station where it was given the quality repair service that has always been a trademark of AAA. And now, the AAA Towing and Service vehicle 1955 Chevy 3100 is part of The Fabulous Fifties Road Service Collection.

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...