Trophy civilian's (1 Viewer)

[thebritfarmer]

She is very nice whoever made her. Perhaps ATS ?? Sarum Soldiers ??

 

[glossman]

Can't help with the manufacturer Raymond, agreed it doesn't look Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

Martyn,

Thanks for your confirmation.

Raymond.

She is very nice whoever made her. Perhaps ATS ?? Sarum Soldiers ??

Scott,

Sarum is a possibility.....not sure of ATS and HM of GB.

Asset Miniatures has a series of Victorian/Early Edwardian civilians in the park.

Raymond.

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[thebritfarmer]

Martyn,

Thanks for your confirmation.

Raymond.



Scott,

Sarum is a possibility.....not sure of ATS and HM of GB.

Asset Miniatures has a series of Victorian/Early Edwardian civilians in the park.

Raymond.

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I thought of Asset but the quality is not as refined as in this figure.

 

[Martin Tabony]

I don't remember it as HM of GB.

martin

 

[acw cavalry]

Hi Guys,

I know this might be along shot, but could the lady in question be from Imperial of New Zealand? I seem to recall similar figures being on sale through ebay recently that have the same look to them and they were definitely Imperial. I have seen and written about the Victorian civilians produced by Asset and it she does not look the same as them. I don't think it is from the ATS stable either. The only other names that come to mind our one of the long gone makers such as Music in Miniature or Military Pageant, some of the moulds for which are now owned I think by Lt.Legion.
Regards
acw cavalry

 

[boerboy]

Hi Guys,

I know this might be along shot, but could the lady in question be from Imperial of New Zealand? I seem to recall similar figures being on sale through ebay recently that have the same look to them and they were definitely Imperial. I have seen and written about the Victorian civilians produced by Asset and it she does not look the same as them. I don't think it is from the ATS stable either. The only other names that come to mind our one of the long gone makers such as Music in Miniature or Military Pageant, some of the moulds for which are now owned I think by Lt.Legion.
Regards
acw cavalry

You are right . This is actually Imperial TA-18 figure "A lady with closed parasol". Very nicely done but not rare, retail is usually around $30

No comparison (from my point of view) to the Military Pageant civilian figures which I like much more. They are really hard to come by, I will post MP pictures from my collection in my album.

Al

 

[glossman]

Thanks to all for your input on the ID of the manufacturer of the figure. We have a positive ID from Al.

The bidding on the figure has more than quadrupled the opening bid amount with just over 2 days to go.

Thanks, Raymond.

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[thebritfarmer]

Thanks Al,

I never thought Imperial as I didn't think they were as refined as the one listed. They have some great looking figures.

Scott

 

[GICOP]

You are right . This is actually Imperial TA-18 figure "A lady with closed parasol". Very nicely done but not rare, retail is usually around $30

No comparison (from my point of view) to the Military Pageant civilian figures which I like much more. They are really hard to come by, I will post MP pictures from my collection in my album.

Al

Thanks for the info Al

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Craig (Old Toy Soldier Home) has some excellent civilian's for sale at very sensible prices

Check out his web site

http://www.oldtoysoldierhome.com/New Website/Products/Civilians/trophy_CIVILIANS.htm

Cheers

Martyn

 

[CharlesMizzi]

Sorry Can You Tell Me The Ship It's A valiable for sale, please..? Thankyou.
Lest Me Know Because I Am Very Interested To Buy.
Best Regards
Charlie

 

[jazzeum]

The River boat is hard to find. However, Little Legion makes some great boats, which you can see on their site.

 

[jazzeum]

C 76 Brewers Dray Cart - Town & Country Range

 

[johnnybach]

C 76 Brewers Dray Cart - Town & Country Range

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Just love that piece Brad - so thanks for posting. That's my Grand-dad up there in the driver's seat. He used to deliver Hancock's beer around the central pubs in Cardiff, before the outbreak of WW1.

Hancocks Brewery was originally based in Penarth Road, Cardiff, just south of the Central Railway Station - and was only quite recently taken over by one of it's main rivals, Brains Brewery who moved their brewery to the site in 1999. Both brewers were originally family owned - hence the names of the founders in their titles. Brains continues to this day - and still brews some really nice beers.

I never met my Grandfather - who was called up for service during WW1. Due to his experience with horses, he eventually found his way into The Royal Horse Artillery - and saw action in France early on in the war. He was seriously wounded - with a shrapnel head injury ( this was before Steel Shrapnel Helmets were issued, so soft cloth caps were worn at that time - I think about 1915). He did survive with surgery, but died on his way to work - again at the brewery, after the war had finished - but long before I was born. My only knowledge about him came from anecdotes from my own father.

I contacted Ken, at Maison Millitaire who now owns the moulds - and asked if he would make me one - but found that although the moulds still exist - he couldn't justify making one up from the various moulds required. I've been looking for an existing one - ever since. Maybe I'll find one, someday.

Cheers,:salute:: Johnnybach

 

[jazzeum]

Johnny,

Thanks for sharing the story about your grandfather. I'm glad that Len Taylor was able to bring back those memories. It's amazing your grandfather was able to survive those injuries.

There was one like this on eBay recently but it didn't sell. However, the owner was asking a lot of money, around $450 US I think.

Brad

 

[johnnybach]

Johnny,

Thanks for sharing the story about your grandfather. I'm glad that Len Taylor was able to bring back those memories. It's amazing your grandfather was able to survive those injuries.

There was one like this on eBay recently but it didn't sell. However, the owner was asking a lot of money, around $450 US I think.

Brad

Yes - he must have been a tough one. He apparently had a plate insert in his skull - but eventually, the injury killed him. Neither my father, or me would be here today - but for the skill of the surgeons who saved him.

I do keep an eye out for this set - and have seen another with six horses occasionally. Always brings back memories for me - of both Cardiff, my home town - and my Grandfather - whose name was Arthur.

Yes - that one on e-bay does sound a bit pricey - at around £300! Good also that Len never forgot his roots - and the local Cardiff "Hancock's Brewery" was remembered by him.^&grin jb

 

[jazzeum]

C 74A Farmer with Pig

 

[zblang]

Love it! When you're ready to sell him, I'm your guy! {sm4}

 

[GICOP]

From the 2013 Vectis auction The Wheelwright





Here he is with his mate the Cobbler



I can't find a set number for these two but the TM mark is clearly stamped into the bases



Cheers

Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

Suffragette