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[HistoryfortheAges]

WOW!!! Thanks for posting these remarkable collections!!! They are all magnificent but, I particularly enjoy the ones with a lot of variety in them. A mix of matt, gloss, flats, scales, eras and with uncommon manufacturers represented makes for a very interesting collection and I'm sure invokes a lot more conversation from the people viewing it.

I'm also starting to breakout, away from the usual suspects to get that same effect. I don't know anything about the Vertunni make... are they still producing figures? Very Nice.

 

[cruelios]

this is unbelievable,............ and what with the dust?

 

[Go for Broke]

Lawrence, thanks for posting these epic collections. I always appreciate the pics you post.

 

[TomNT]

Im at awe Lawrence, that's all i can say....

Tom

 

[blaster]

Hi Lawrence,

Again, thanks for sharing these funtastic collections with us. I guess what I am dying to ask is what sort of job do you have, getting access to all these great collections? I want a job like yours...

Rgds Victor

 

[Warrior]

Those are some collections, Larry! The last one contains the piece that brought me and Hans together: the original K&C Arnhem Bridge Diorama. The same somewhat less than reputable dealer (whose name will remain unmentioned to protect the guilty) had promised each of us the Bridge in exchange for spending thousands of dollars on K&C marked up 20% over retail, then (unbelievably:rolleyes2 introduced us! Its nice to see the diorama, which in my opinion was one of Andy and Gordon's great early pieces, made it into the hands of a collector who obviously appreciates it.:smile2:

I remember the first time I saw that Arnhem Bridge in the flesh, it was at the first OTSN show I ever attended and as I walked down the long hallway to the main ballroom and came around the corner, there she was in all of her glory; what a stunning piece to say the least, glad it ended up where it did (no offense to either Louis or Hans intended).

Those pictures are incredible, many K & C dioramas, many Conte terrain items, many other custom pieces, just spectacular, the shelves are terrific as well, collector "X" as we'lll call him to protect his ID is one avid collector..............................incredible.

 

[theBaron]

...I don't know anything about the Vertunni make... are they still producing figures? Very Nice...

Just a quick sketch from memory...Vertunni was a French maker of solid 54mm historical figures, with a concentration on Napoleonic subjects, but with subjects from other periods represented.

If I remember correctly, he began producing before the war, but his production was interrupted, and then resumed after the Liberation. I think he was still producing his figures into the early 50's, but passed away around that time.

I think a Japanese maker copied some of his figures, such as one of Napoleon, in a cloak, as First Consul, but the name of that company escapes me.

Vertunni's figures were of higher quality than the toy soldiers available on the market at the same time, and of a style similar to Madame Metayer's or Madame Desfontaine's figures. Today, they're sought after eagerly, with single figures going for anywhere from $100 to $250 or more on eBay auctions, for example. I have 2 Vertunnis in my collection, a figure of Maria Theresa, and a figure of Louis XV.

Richard O'Brien has a chapter on Vertunni in his "Collecting Toy Soldiers", so I'll have to check the details as far as the timeline is concerned, but I think I'm correct. Maybe someone else can correct me or fill in the gaps, in the meantime.

Hope that helps, prost!
Brad

 

[HistoryfortheAges]

Thanks for that history lesson on Vertunni figures... :smile2: I will keep an eye open for them. ^&cool

 

[Beaufighter]

Some of the cabinetry's contents

Cheers Larry/Lawrence, L-Lo, L2O

Great Toy Soldier photo journalism! Would love to hear more about visiting the Holy Grail Collection(s). Hey, are those HB Sturmtigers or are they NMA with the respective crane/winches added-or a combo? Thanks for taking the time to post all of these images and for the reports which are much appreciated.

Check Six,
Marc

 

[toyking]

Cheers Larry/Lawrence, L-Lo, L2O

Great Toy Soldier photo journalism! Would love to hear more about visiting the Holy Grail Collection(s). Hey, are those HB Sturmtigers or are they NMA with the respective crane/winches added-or a combo? Thanks for taking the time to post all of these images and for the reports which are much appreciated.

Check Six,
Marc[/QUOT they are hb sturmtigers one in winter and one in desert there are two gold addition shermans and seven hb gold tigers as well.

 

[Beaufighter]

Cheers Larry/Lawrence, L-Lo, L2O

Great Toy Soldier photo journalism! Would love to hear more about visiting the Holy Grail Collection(s). Hey, are those HB Sturmtigers or are they NMA with the respective crane/winches added-or a combo? Thanks for taking the time to post all of these images and for the reports which are much appreciated.

Check Six,

Marc,

they are hb sturmtigers one in winter and one in desert there are two gold addition shermans and seven hb gold tigers as well.

Thanks for the information. I thought so which makes the collection even more impressive. Is this your collection as I recall you having a very extensive one?

Thanks,
Marc

 

[Lawrence Lo]

My apologies to all for not responding to the comments and questions. Thank you all for the kind comments and am happy that everyone enjoyed looking at these magnificent collections. I will endeavor to be more responsive in the future.

 

[Lawrence Lo]

MikeNick,
I do not know if they are original or replica, but will try to find out. Lawrence

MikeNick,
The Flags are original as were all the rifles, pistols and militaria.

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Lawrence,

All I can say is WOW! What marvelous collections you have shown us. Thank you so much for sharing.

Mike,
Thank you for sharing photos of your magnificent collection as well as those of your fellow collectors out West. You never cease to amaze me with what you add to your collection! Always a pleasure to see your toys :smile2:

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Thank you Lawrence for sharing your visits with us and providing the photos of them............Joe aka The Lt.

My pleasure Joe. I always enjoy your amazing dioramas and want to thank you for sharing your joy for this wonderful hobby with the rest of us.

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Holy crap, so much great stuff. Those cabinets are superb too. Well done on amassing such a collction.

My same reaction when I saw his room - well, actually, my reaction was more of an R-rated version :tongue: The collector had them custom made and had some shelving done with a mix of wood and glass, so you could look down into the lower shelfs. Really a great room, but not the only one for his toys {eek3}

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Those are some collections, Larry! The last one contains the piece that brought me and Hans together: the original K&C Arnhem Bridge Diorama. The same somewhat less than reputable dealer (whose name will remain unmentioned to protect the guilty) had promised each of us the Bridge in exchange for spending thousands of dollars on K&C marked up 20% over retail, then (unbelievably:rolleyes2 introduced us! Its nice to see the diorama, which in my opinion was one of Andy and Gordon's great early pieces, made it into the hands of a collector who obviously appreciates it.:smile2:

Some incredible collections out there, but more importantly, it is the collectors themselves who are incredible :smile2: Agree with you that it is one of K&C's best dioramas and glad it has found a great home!

 

[Lawrence Lo]

this is unbelievable,............ and what with the dust?

Dust - The bane of our hobby :tongue:

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Amazing how much people collect over a period of time.When I think back of what I've bought in the last 15 years it kind of staggers the mind.
Mark

Amazing what one accumulates over time and how one's collecting interests and habits change over time as well. Fascinating to see how looking at a collection provides insight into a collector's personality.

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Hi Lawrence,

Again, thanks for sharing these funtastic collections with us. I guess what I am dying to ask is what sort of job do you have, getting access to all these great collections? I want a job like yours...

Rgds Victor

Victor,
I am in the restaurant industry, so I get to meet a great many interesting people everyday. Not sure if you would want my job ^&grin As far as getting access, just be nice and say please :smile2: