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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 216

A Set of 12 Britains French Infantry Toy Soldiers in Original Box

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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Manufactured by Britains (W. Britain) of London, England, this set features 12 hand-painted, hollow-cast lead alloy figures depicting French Infantry in action poses. The figures are dressed in traditional pre-World War I uniforms consisting of blue tunics, red trousers, and kepi caps. The assortment includes several skirmishing positions, such as firing while standing, kneeling, and prone, as well as figures advancing with bayonets. A significant inclusion in the set is a machine gunner with a tripod-mounted weapon. The collection is presented in its original red cardboard box with a large illustrated label on the lid reading Britains Soldiers and Regiments of All Nations. The label also displays the script W. Britain trade mark and registration number 459993. The interior of the box contains a custom cardboard insert to secure the figures and a printed manufacturer mark centered on the base. A small white paper slip, traditionally known as a complaint slip, is present at the bottom of the box with the visible text No complaint can be dealt with unless this.

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