M331
Milton (Calcutta) 331 BURMAH-SHELL" Leyland Octopus (DInky). Very near mint /boxed. Scarce Milton-Dinky model from The Reference Collection.
Price: £350.00
This item is sold.
Notes
Made from the original Dinky tooling for the Leyland Octopus Tanker (see base). Just like Nicky/Dinky toys in this respect. From Calcutta India.
Finished in vivid yellow with grey plastic wheels and deep blue window glazing. ‘Leyland Octopus – A Milton Product’ on the base. Well-shaped treaded tyres including the spare.
Plastic tanker in yellow and white has complete ’BURMAH -SHELL" labels and logo on both sides as well as SHELL logo at the rear. Intact tow hook. Jewelled headlights. Screwed base. Hard to find a mark.
Distinctive card box has minor wear only
Rare to come to the market-place, and hard to find this good.
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