Chad Valley 10045 London Motor Bus
London Motor Bus by Chad Valley Models, No. 10045. Tinplate clockwork Bus. Very near mint/boxed. With 'CARR'S BISCUITS' advertisement. Lift-off lid. Scarce. From The West Sussex Collection.
Notes
A wonderfully eye-catching tinplate double decker bis with crisp and colourful lithography throughout. Clockwork. Measures approx 26 cms. Long. With H.M. The Queen Royal Warrant and crest on the underside.
Lift-off lid was intended originally for the storage of Carr’s Water Biscuits or similar!
Very minor wear only.
Sturdy buff end flap style card box has deep blue lettering and image of the London Motor Bus. Couple of punctures. Light wear/scuffs/grubbiness. A few small tears.
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