5,600.00 USD
Exceptionally RARE and highly sought after Britain's US Monoplane and Pilot with 6 Air Craftsman. Made by Wm. Britain's England in the 1930's.
Pieces in the set include the following.
US Monoplane and Pilot
6 Freestanding Air Craftsman
For the most part these pieces are hollow cast painted lead. The monoplane wings and tail are formed/cut metal, and the monoplane tires are the original white rubber. The monoplane does have star decals on the wings, and stripe decals on the tail.
All figures are hand painted and in Excellent condition. They have arms that move and are all attached properly.
The set is in remarkable condition given its age. There are minor flaws however.
The monoplane wing does have a soft bend in it on one side, and there is minor decal loss in the area of the bend.
The propeller of the monoplane does have some paint loss / chipping.
The decals on the tail of the monoplane have some slight lifting and loss.
The white tires do show some minor dirt.
The set would have come with a box that could be turned into an airplane 'hanger'.
This original box is not available with the set. You may be able to find one elsewhere, but they are extremely hard to find. Most did not make it.
This set comes directly from the original owner and has not passed hands or been sold before. There are a limited number of these sets existing. They hardly ever become available unless at auction via the passing of a serious collector of Britain's.
A boxed set sold at auction fairly recently for $9500.
An un boxed set like this one sold in August 2016 for $6500.
I can confirm and share these auction results with you. Contact me with this request.
Additional photos are also available on request. Etsy only allows 5 photos here.
I can be contacted directly by phone to discuss this set with you if you would like.
Phone __ 412 721 1088
I am located in Pittsburgh PA 15232 if you would like to make an appointment to see this set first hand. I have many other Britain's sets available, many of which are desirable.
Sizes
Figures are approx 2 1/4" tall
Monoplane wingspan is approx 9" and nose to tail is approx 6 1/4"
This item can be shipped. FedEx is preferred.
Insurance can be included at buyers cost. I am not however responsible for loss or damage in shipping. Insurance will only cover the item and the buyer. If lost or damaged, I am simply out the value of the item. That's how insurance works I guess. Crappy
Shipping estimate is a place holder. Contact me with your zip and I will provide an estimate to your location.
I may be able to deliver this personally to you within a reasonable distance for a fee. Within 300 miles give or take.
Not returnable or refundable. Ask questions prior to purchase.
If you purchase this item and change your mind there will be a 10% charge deducted from the order cancellation and refund !!!
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