A RARE TRIANG MG 'MAGIC MIDGET' CLOCKWORK TINPLATE OPEN WHEEL RACE CAR, MADE BY LINE BROS, CIRCA 1930S, WITH ORIGINAL KEY AND REMNAN.
A RARE TRIANG MG 'MAGIC MIDGET' CLOCKWORK TINPLATE OPEN WHEEL RACE CAR, MADE BY LINE BROS, CIRCA 1930S, WITH ORIGINAL KEY AND REMNANT ORIGINAL BOX, THE CAR 40 CM LONG, STAMPED 'TRIANG TOYS / MADE IN ENGLAND' TO THE UNDERSIDE, PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE, BY FAMILY DESCENT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER
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Condition: SIGNIFICANT LOSSES AND DAMAGE TO THE BOX, ONE WHOLE SECTION IS MISSING; THE CAR WITH PAINT LOSSES, AREAS OF SURFACE RUST AND ACCRETIONS CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE OVER TIME; THE WHEELS SPIN FREELY AND THE CLOCKWORK MECHANISM FUNCTIONS; SURFACE RUST TO THE KEY
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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A RARE TRIANG MG 'MAGIC MIDGET' CLOCKWORK TINPLATE OPEN WHEEL RACE CAR, MADE BY LINE BROS, CIRCA 1930S, WITH ORIGINAL KEY AND REMNANT ORIGINAL BOX, THE CAR 40 CM LONG, STAMPED 'TRIANG TOYS / MADE IN ENGLAND' TO THE UNDERSIDE, PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE, BY FAMILY DESCENT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Condition:
Condition: SIGNIFICANT LOSSES AND DAMAGE TO THE BOX, ONE WHOLE SECTION IS MISSING; THE CAR WITH PAINT LOSSES, AREAS OF SURFACE RUST AND ACCRETIONS CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE OVER TIME; THE WHEELS SPIN FREELY AND THE CLOCKWORK MECHANISM FUNCTIONS; SURFACE RUST TO THE KEY
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.