CHARBENS? - TOOTSIETOY KNOCK-OFF
MADE IN ENGLAND
MACK COAL TRUCK
1930-1940's Release Date
GOOD CONDITION
This lot contains a Good Condition, 1930-1940's release date, Charbens(I think!), TootsieToys copy, Made in England, Mack coal delivery truck. This VINTAGE and ORIGINAL condition, 3 and 1/8 inch model has red cast cab and chassis, green cast coal body, grey cast wheels, and crimped axle. This example does have typical play wear consisting of pin-pricks, small chips, and paint loss rubs; mostly along vehicle edges; but overall, this model still displays SUPER. Base is marked "MADE IN ENGLAND", with "ENGLAND" cast on underside of cab. If you look carefully, you can even see "TOY" cast on base where the original would have read "TOOTSIETOY". If you have more information on this toy, please pass it along to me! Please review all of the 12 pictures to fully appreciate this rare example of a Charbens(I think), Tootsie knock-off model.
This item will be a nice quality addition to any vintage die-cast collection!
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QUICRIC'S RATING SCALE – Please read each description. I do take care in presenting item with known flaws and imperfections. I am a diecast collector myself, and I try to look at each item with collector's eye. I am also human and therefore subject to mistakes! If you do see obvious errors in my Description, I do appreciate you pointing this out to me. While I am a collector, I am not an expert! If you have you own doubts or reservations about an item, please ask questions prior to bidding and or auction end.
FAIR – Contains extensive paint loss, such as scrapes, scratches, and chips. Small details such as mirrors, bumpers over riders may be broken or missing. Axles could be bent, windows broken or cracked. Items with this rating may ne a good basis for restoration. Items with this rating may be re-painted or over-painted.
GOOD – Items with this rating generally are at least 90% complete or better; and may have light playwear, chips, pin-pricks, and rubs. Windows are usually complete without breaks or cracks. These items are still collector viable models due to their significance, completeness, and appearance.
VERY GOOD – These items will display better than Good, with very light playwear. Items are generally complete unit, but may be missing accessories. These items are solid collector quality items.
NEAR MINT – Items with this rating will be in like new, with just an extremely small number of imperfections that keep this model from being perfect!
MINT – Item is perfect in every way, and is as new, and comes with ORIGINAL BOX.
REPRODUCTION BOXES – I like to include REPRODUCTION BOXES when possible! I truly enjoy the vintage graphics, artwork, and style. The box was always part of the product, and I like to include the box to enhance the collector experience! Reproduction boxes vary greatly from model to model, and are generally reproduced from scans. Size accuracy, colour, and quality will vary, so please place your value with the item and not on the box.