Elastolin American Revolution Set (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

Here is another item from my collection that I gathered in the late 50s-early 60s. It is made by Elastolin of Germany and includes a figure of Washington on horseback. If anyone knows the set and has info on it I would be happy to hear from you.
Randy

 

[Gideon]

Def. from the 1950's. These are not especially easy to find.

A few years back, I purchased a set of over 40 in excellent condition. The buyer paid a pretty penny and was very happy to have them.

Yours look to be in excellent condition. MAke sure to keep them in a stable low humidty/medium temperature environment and keep away from sunlight.

For some reason, the paint on this series is really prone to cracking and flaking.

 

[Wartime Collectables]

Reggie Polaine's Elastolin book notes the Rev. War figures were produced from the 30's in composition to the 60's in plastic. Here are a few more of the composition figures and some plastics for comparison. I've been looking for that Washington on horseback figure!

 

[Mirof]

some links

http://www.elastolin-hausser.de/
Hauser and Ougen ( Elastolin France) http://laurentp-elastolin-figurines.blogspot.de/
and :
http://users.skynet.be/antique-toys/elastolin/e-f-p1.htm

 

[Mirof]

Also 2 catalogs a your disposal in PDF here
http://www.mirofsoft.com/toy-soldier/

Alas poor quality, old scans collected here and there