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Lot 217

Britains Models No. 9166 Charging Zouaves Metal Toy Soldier Set

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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A set of hand-painted hollow-cast metal toy soldiers manufactured by W. Britain in England. This collection depicts Charging Zouaves, North African-style infantry units, featuring five infantrymen in dynamic charging poses with fixed bayonets and one mounted officer on a galloping brown horse. The figures are finished in traditional Zouave attire, including dark blue jackets with red detailing, voluminous red trousers, white gaiters, and white turbans with red fezzes. The figures are mounted on green rectangular bases. The set is contained within its original orange and cream illustrated cardboard box. Markings include a red W. Britain trademark label with Registered Number 459993, the set number 9166 printed on the end flap, and the phrase authentic handpainted metal toys. The packaging is marked Made in England. A handwritten notation of 9/66 is present on the lower left of the box front.

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