Offered
here as seen is an EXTREMELY RARE BRITAINS Set 105 IMPERIAL YEOMANRY Boer War FIRST VERSION issued and Dated 1.6.1900. The Set comprises 5 unboxed Fixed Arm mounted figures, one on Grey Horse (Officer) 2 on Brown Horses and 2 on Black (all correctly as issued in boxed Sets) Condition suggests that the 5 figures comprise a complete original Set.
All five figures are clearly marked 'Wm BRITAINS Copyright 1.6.1900' on the underside. Considering these unboxed figures are over 120 years old, their condition is remarkable. The castings are all original, complete and undamaged, with the very slightest suggestion of a small hair crack on the left side of one black horse's neck. There is some paint loss and play wear as shown but the great majority of the (all original paint finish remains) and there is no evidence I can see of any retouching or overpainting. As such the figures have an enviably mellow appearance on display, entirely characteristic of their early origins. A very rare opportunity.
Please refer to multiple photographs which are provided as part of the detailed description.