Description:

A SET OF EIGHTY-FOUR ENGLISH "CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE" PAINTED PIECES, IN ORIGINAL BOX,1950s, comprising seventy-six figures painted in original glossy colors on cast metal, verso molded maker's marks "BRITAIN'S LTD / COPYRIGHT / ENGLAND," with three gray painted metal Guard Houses, verso molded "MADE IN /  ENGLAND /  BY /  BRITAIN'S LTD / LONDON," height: 3 3/8"; together with five painted plastic matching figures, verso molded "MADE IN ENGLAND"; including the original red paper covered cardboard box with removable lid centering a printed label with scrolling banner "MANUFACTURED BY WBritain IN LONDON ENGLAND / TRADE REGD NO 459993 MARK," and "The CHANGING of the GUARD / at / BUCKINGHAM PALACE," and "COPYRIGHT MODEL," above an image of the ceremony and side labeled with "Changing of the Guard / Made in England No. 1555,"," opening to a removable tray fitted with long horizontal rows, above a matching interior base. Height: 1 1/2" Width: 22 1/4" Depth: 14 5/8"    Note: This boxed set of "The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace" was given to the owner as a child by his parents after their return from a trip to England.   Provenance: Estate of Alfred Cooper, Auctioneer, New York, New York

  • Condition: The painted metal pieces are in very good condition with one lacking an arm, one with sabre blade broken (broken blade is with figure and is repairable), some have a loose arm, and the five plastic figures have chipped paint. The box has some lightly frayed edges, old label glue residue,  and has darkened with age. Each piece was individually wrapped in tissue which was removed for photography but retained in the box. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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