Dinky Toys No. 48 Service Station Box VERY RARE Pre - War 1939 EXC,
Item History & Price
Pre-war Dinky Toys No.48 A2042 Filling & Service Station 1:43rd Scale VERY RARE late pre-war example: Original box dated 5-39 (i.e. May 1939) Excellent ORIGINAL condition NO touch-ups
An absolutely superb example of this lovely pre-war tinplate toy. Great period advertising for Pratts High Test Motor Spirit, Karpol car polish, Castrol Oils, Shell. Micheli...n tyres. Lodge and KLG Spark Plugs etc. (see pics)
This toy was purchased in Melbourne, Australia (along with a No.45 Garage), so it's likely they were originally bought at the same time in 1939. Interestingly, they may have been some of the last examples to leave the Meccano factory before the outbreak of war: just 4 months later!
Please note: There is a bit of minor surface corrosion to the green base at the back of the toy (see pic) : otherwise it looks just like the day it left the factory- 80 years ago. Some minor rust spots on the unpainted tin-plate underside of base (which have been treated) (see pic)
As you would expect, the yellow box has not faired as well, with slight surface discolouration, a few dents, splits and wear. Inside the box there are also some minor rust stains in the bottom. The staples holding the box together have the usual rust (and usual staining) too. Acid-free archival tape has been used to discreetly strengthen the box inside. However despite this, it still looks very presentable for its age!! (see pics)
For the serious pre-war Dinky Toy collector, who wants the very best original example (with its original box).
Please look at pictures carefully, because they form part of the description. Thank you.
An absolutely superb example of this lovely pre-war tinplate toy. Great period advertising for Pratts High Test Motor Spirit, Karpol car polish, Castrol Oils, Shell. Micheli...n tyres. Lodge and KLG Spark Plugs etc. (see pics)
This toy was purchased in Melbourne, Australia (along with a No.45 Garage), so it's likely they were originally bought at the same time in 1939. Interestingly, they may have been some of the last examples to leave the Meccano factory before the outbreak of war: just 4 months later!
Please note: There is a bit of minor surface corrosion to the green base at the back of the toy (see pic) : otherwise it looks just like the day it left the factory- 80 years ago. Some minor rust spots on the unpainted tin-plate underside of base (which have been treated) (see pic)
As you would expect, the yellow box has not faired as well, with slight surface discolouration, a few dents, splits and wear. Inside the box there are also some minor rust stains in the bottom. The staples holding the box together have the usual rust (and usual staining) too. Acid-free archival tape has been used to discreetly strengthen the box inside. However despite this, it still looks very presentable for its age!! (see pics)
For the serious pre-war Dinky Toy collector, who wants the very best original example (with its original box).
Please look at pictures carefully, because they form part of the description. Thank you.
