Sorting out a collection... (1 Viewer)

[boerboy]

I recently acquired a large collection of toy soldiers at the local auction. Most of them are old Britains: loose but in great condition...
Some soldiers I could not identify, so I need your brain power , guys again
1. A soldier carrying two cases has a 'trident' like logo on base. I have never seen it before.
2. Two soldiers with rifles look like Johillco or Crescent toys
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I wonder what regiment they belong to....
3. These 3 are French Infantry by Mignot...the quality is just amazing ...they look new but must be 'old' taking in consideration an age of this collection.

 

[Louis Badolato]

The figure with the "trident like" logo on the bottom could be an early Trophy of Wales figure.

 

[Gideon]

The trident looking figure actually says " HE ". That is Holger Erikson. He was the primary sculptor for SAE - South African Engineers. They were a prolific toy soldier maker. Great stuff all around.

 

[kilted vampire]

The trident looking figure actually says " HE ". That is Holger Erikson. He was the primary sculptor for SAE - South African Engineers. They were a prolific toy soldier maker. Great stuff all around.

Good call, though I was tempted to think that the trident was an early Trophy mark having seem them as well. The marks are similar however the tirdent on the Trophy would be shaped like a "M".

 

[ucla1967]

The first two photos are definitely figures from Swedish designer Holger Eriksson. His designs are associated with Comet, Authenticast, Milicast, and SAE. They usually were marked "HE" or "Eire." Many of the marching figures are know for their long strides and came on cruciform bases.

 

[kilted vampire]

The first two photos are definitely figures from Swedish designer Holger Eriksson. His designs are associated with Comet, Authenticast, Milicast, and SAE. They usually were marked "HE" or "Eire." Many of the marching figures are know for their long strides and came on cruciform bases.

Eire is Irish for Ireland

 

[Gideon]

Holgers style is really distinct. There is no real comparison between his and Trophy figures.

 

[theBaron]

Ericsson also did masters for Prins August. Their 40mm line of 18th century casting molds are completely from his knife, if I am not mistaken. I think the Seven-Years-War Prussian molds are too, I think the pour gate sprues have his initials on them.

His figures were very animated, even if they might not have had a lot crisp detail cast into them.

Prosit!
Brad