Caberfeidh, Sir? Anyone? (1 Viewer)

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I've looked and searched, and could not locate any threads dedicated to the fine, though long-gone, Scottish TS maker Caberfeidh of Scotland. Caberfeidh specialized in the Victorian Army at Rest:cool:
These officers must be talking smack about Blondie while enjoying an afternoon of drink and cigars.
Mike
 

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1879fanatic said:
I've looked and searched, and could not locate any threads dedicated to the fine, though long-gone, Scottish TS maker Caberfeidh of Scotland. Caberfeidh specialized in the Victorian Army at Rest:cool:
These officers must be talking smack about Blondie while enjoying an afternoon of drink and cigars.
Mike
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Mike,

That was not the "blondie" you got me thinking about.:p

Please show more of your fine collection of Caberfeidh figures.

Raymond.:)

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1879fanatic said:
I've looked and searched, and could not locate any threads dedicated to the fine, though long-gone, Scottish TS maker Caberfeidh of Scotland. Caberfeidh specialized in the Victorian Army at Rest:cool:
These officers must be talking smack about Blondie while enjoying an afternoon of drink and cigars.
Mike
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Mike, cool set, I agree with Raymond lets see more of your sets. I like none battle action sets.

Brian
 
Very nice Mike !!


A bit of a dark horse aren't you? I didn't know you had the Witt house !!
 
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Does anyone have any information on Caberfeidh of Scotland?

There does not seem to be any write up on the internet about this now closed company.

Questions: when was it formed, who owned it, who designed the figures, who acquired it etc.

Cheers, Raymond.:)

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Does anyone have any information on Caberfeidh of Scotland?

There does not seem to be any write up on the internet about this now closed company.

Questions: when was it formed, who owned it, who designed the figures, who acquired it etc.

Cheers, Raymond.:)

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Raymond,
Please allow me some time and I will post some history as I have it, OK?
Mike
 
Meanwhile, an older set called Wargames!
 

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From Stuart Asquith's Guide to New Toy Soldiers,

Caberfeidh Miniatures started trading commercially in 1987. The company was formed by Graham Hilditch, who did most of the early design and production work. In 1988 the Regimental Mascots of the World series was launched, featuring a handler and mascot from a number of regiments. Units so covered included the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Fort Henry Guard, Durham Light Infantry and the Royal Air Force Flying School. Later that same year, full-time employees were taken on and new casting equipment was purchased as the company started their Mess Dress series which was to become a major factor in their success story, being marketed in the USA by The Toy Soldier and displayed in such prestigious shops as Bloomingdales in New York and Hamleys in London.
The idea behind the series was to produce vignettes which depicted the officers of various regiments relaxing in the mess. Each set consists of three or four figures, along with accessories such as a card table and chairs. A Quiet Game of Pool won the 1988 Military Hobbies Golden Toy Soldier Award. A large number of parade-style figures have followed, including full sets of Footguards to make up the Trooping the Colour ceremony, most Scottish regiments and pipe bands.
1990 saw the start of the Officer’s Wedding and Barrack Room Life series and the next project is (was) a series of vignettes depicting various winners of the Victoria Cross medal, from the Crimea to the Falklands.

This was written in 1991, so I don't know what happened the the VC series:(
Mike
 
1879fanatic said:
Meanwhile, an older set called Wargames!
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Hey Mike,

Super, I am very glad you posted a photograph of this set.

I have this set too, but I was not completely sure it was by Caberfeidh.

The figures in my set appear to show some loss of the shiny gloss finish.

I have noted a similar change in the older gloss Frontline figures.

Thanks a Million,

Raymond. :)

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1879fanatic said:
From Stuart Asquith's Guide to New Toy Soldiers,

Caberfeidh Miniatures started trading commercially in 1987. The company was formed by Graham Hilditch, who did most of the early design and production work. In 1988 the Regimental Mascots of the World series was launched, featuring a handler and mascot from a number of regiments. Units so covered included the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Fort Henry Guard, Durham Light Infantry and the Royal Air Force Flying School. Later that same year, full-time employees were taken on and new casting equipment was purchased as the company started their Mess Dress series which was to become a major factor in their success story, being marketed in the USA by The Toy Soldier and displayed in such prestigious shops as Bloomingdales in New York and Hamleys in London.
The idea behind the series was to produce vignettes which depicted the officers of various regiments relaxing in the mess. Each set consists of three or four figures, along with accessories such as a card table and chairs. A Quiet Game of Pool won the 1988 Military Hobbies Golden Toy Soldier Award. A large number of parade-style figures have followed, including full sets of Footguards to make up the Trooping the Colour ceremony, most Scottish regiments and pipe bands.
1990 saw the start of the Officer’s Wedding and Barrack Room Life series and the next project is (was) a series of vignettes depicting various winners of the Victoria Cross medal, from the Crimea to the Falklands.

This was written in 1991, so I don't know what happened the the VC series:(
Mike
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Hi Mike,

Thanks very much for the information on Caberfeidh Miniatures.

I think this company produced mainly sets/figures from the Victorian Period.

The types of sets:

(1) Regimental Dining In / Officers' Mess Vignettes.

(2) OR's Barrack Room Life

(3) Ceremonial Sets: Trooping the Colour, Scottish pipe and drum bands.

(4) The Victoria Cross: This would have been interesting.

I think Stuart Asquith's book is worth a read.

Kind Regards, Raymond.:)
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glossman said:
Hey Mike,

Super, I am very glad you posted a photograph of this set.

I have this set too, but I was not completely sure it was by Caberfeidh.

The figures in my set appear to show some loss of the shiny gloss finish.

I have noted a similar change in the older gloss Frontline figures.

Thanks a Million,

Raymond. :)

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Raymond,
Mine are the same: they don't have the glossy coat, whether that was intentional or not...
But what great subjects! Mess and Barracks!!:cool:
I'd like to find out when Caberfeidh shut down.
Mike
 
I found these online today form a 2006 Vectis Auction


Auction Lot numbers 2278-2281


Caberfeidh Miniatures of Scotland, The British Army in Mess Dress Series, comprising: Sets 1/2/3 Regimental Dinner, "A Smoke Before Dinner" set, Guardroom Set & Guardroom Accessory Set. Six to Ten pieces in each set. Excellent, contained in Very Good CM set boxes.



Caberfeidh Miniatures of Scotland, The British Army in Mess Dress Series, comprising: Sets 1/2/3/4/5/6 Regimental Officers Mess sets. Six pieces in most sets. Excellent, contained in Very Good CM set boxes.



Caberfeidh Miniatures of Scotland, Regimental Wedding Series, comprising: Sets 1/2/3 - Hussar Officer's Wedding. Six pieces in each sets - Bride & Groom party, Guard of Honour & Guests. Excellent, contained in Very Good CM set boxes.


Caberfeidh Miniatures of Scotland, Victorian Barracks Series, comprising: Sets 1&2 - Kit Inspection & Accessories [31 x pieces in total], Scots Grey's Stable Duties set [8 piece set] Excellent, contained in Very Good CM set boxes.
 

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I have a friend who may have some set from this company for sale. If interested, please let me know.
 
Aren't they just smackers?:cool: A wonderful series of "At Rest" and "The Barracks".

Mike
 
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