My sister-in-law wants to sell her deceased husband's collection of about 300 toy soldiers, most American Civil War. These were purchased in the 1980's, and she does have some of the boxes.
A couple of general questions:
1. How old must they be before they are considered Vintage?
2. It appears that the Ron Walls are no longer being produced?
She's asking for advice as to possible value, and the best way to sell them. Digital pictures have been taken, and below is general information about some:
She has approximately 96 Confederate Soldiers (six mounted)
• Confederate Artillery Crew – Two boxes, “Classic Miniatures” by Ronald Lloyd Wall, Rte 1, Desoto, Missouri, 63020 Boxes designated Set #44
• Ron Wall Miniatures, Hand-painted pewter figures cast from original sculptures, made in Missouri – American Civil War, Confederate Infantry with flag Two boxed sets She has put them in these boxes, but isn't sure if that's where they go--14 soldiers rifle forward (7 each box); 12 with bayonettes (6 each box)
• Confederate Band – Six horns – 14 pieces
• 17 cannons and Guns (one brass)
• General Robert E. Lee
Union - Approximately 125 Pieces
• Traditional Toy Soldiers – Original Tin Soldiers produced at The Soldier Factory, Cambria, California, # II-186, Union Infantry Standing Firing, Painted by The Soldier Factory 2/11/88 – Six pieces
• Old Time Toy Soldiers, Set #301, Union Infantry, Attention (Tru-Craft) Recreated by The Soldier Factory, Cambria, CA 93428
• Union Artillery Crew, Set #43 (2 boxed sets), A.C.W. (Ron Wall Miniature)
• N.Y. Zouave with Officer – Old Time Toy, The Soldier Factory, Cambria, (Tru-Craft Reproductions) – Jack Scruby’s Military Miniatures, Cambria, California – 26 pieces
• 8 Union mounted riders (although two may belong with other sets)
• 3 Union Flagbearers (one broken paper)
• 8 Union Musicians
• President Abraham Lincoln
(In the box with Union Infantry Standing Firing):
• 6 soldiers Red Chest Band with Rifles Standing
• 4 with Red Shoulder Packs
• 4 Riflemen Kneeling
• 12 Walking, Bent Knee
• 18 bayonettes Standing
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
A couple of general questions:
1. How old must they be before they are considered Vintage?
2. It appears that the Ron Walls are no longer being produced?
She's asking for advice as to possible value, and the best way to sell them. Digital pictures have been taken, and below is general information about some:
She has approximately 96 Confederate Soldiers (six mounted)
• Confederate Artillery Crew – Two boxes, “Classic Miniatures” by Ronald Lloyd Wall, Rte 1, Desoto, Missouri, 63020 Boxes designated Set #44
• Ron Wall Miniatures, Hand-painted pewter figures cast from original sculptures, made in Missouri – American Civil War, Confederate Infantry with flag Two boxed sets She has put them in these boxes, but isn't sure if that's where they go--14 soldiers rifle forward (7 each box); 12 with bayonettes (6 each box)
• Confederate Band – Six horns – 14 pieces
• 17 cannons and Guns (one brass)
• General Robert E. Lee
Union - Approximately 125 Pieces
• Traditional Toy Soldiers – Original Tin Soldiers produced at The Soldier Factory, Cambria, California, # II-186, Union Infantry Standing Firing, Painted by The Soldier Factory 2/11/88 – Six pieces
• Old Time Toy Soldiers, Set #301, Union Infantry, Attention (Tru-Craft) Recreated by The Soldier Factory, Cambria, CA 93428
• Union Artillery Crew, Set #43 (2 boxed sets), A.C.W. (Ron Wall Miniature)
• N.Y. Zouave with Officer – Old Time Toy, The Soldier Factory, Cambria, (Tru-Craft Reproductions) – Jack Scruby’s Military Miniatures, Cambria, California – 26 pieces
• 8 Union mounted riders (although two may belong with other sets)
• 3 Union Flagbearers (one broken paper)
• 8 Union Musicians
• President Abraham Lincoln
(In the box with Union Infantry Standing Firing):
• 6 soldiers Red Chest Band with Rifles Standing
• 4 with Red Shoulder Packs
• 4 Riflemen Kneeling
• 12 Walking, Bent Knee
• 18 bayonettes Standing
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.