OTSA 23 - THE JIM COOK SOLDIER COLLECTION 2015-10-17 Auction - 103 Price Results - Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA in PA
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Britains Set #25 Soldiers that will ShootBritains Set #21 British Army DisplayBritains Set #73 British Army Display
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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OTSA 23 - THE JIM COOK SOLDIER COLLECTION

Many of the soldier sets Cook acquired came with provenance from venerable old collections built by such knowledgeable hobbyists as Bill Miele, Ed Ruby and Tim Ilyinsky. The Cook collection reflects its owner's penchant for pre-World War I Britains, in particular the firm's larger display sets. "Britains traditionally priced their sets according to the number of pieces in each set," Haradin explains. "The big display sets, by virtue of the number of pieces they contained, were expensive. Not that many were made because only the wealthy could afford them. Of the 100 sets in Jim's collection, probably 16 are large display sets, and every one of them is special. You just don't find sets of that type, complete with all of the right figures and in such nice condition. "A display set was considered quite a prize in its day because it might consist of as many as eight or nine individual sets presented in one grand compendium. One of the most coveted of Cook's display sets is a 1st version Britains Set #29 incorporating Life Guards, the 3rd Hussards, 9th Royal Lancers, Royal West Surrey, & Mountain Mule Battery. Made around 1910, the set is complete with 41 original pieces and is the first such set Haradin has ever encountered in such a complete, pristine state." In more than a century, it has never been played with," Haradin observes." That's just unheard of." Cook's assemblage also includes one of only two known original, boxed examples of Britains" Boer War Army Service Supply, with supplies and escort. The box was designed for a fold-out presentation allowing the entire set to be viewed, while the sides of the box fold down to reveal the infantry. Another rarity, a Britains Set #72 First Life Guards Past and Present set, is housed in an 1897 Queen's Diamond Jubilee box with Victoria's image on the label. In addition to Britains, the James Cook collection features military figures from other respected manufacturers, as well as sets from the more unusual civilian lines.
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Britains Set No. 1 18 in. Heavy Howitzer: Pre War. In Original Box. With complete instructions and in rare gun metal blue finish. Proclaims to shoot 12 feet. 1 Piece and shells Condition Figure Pristine. Condition Box Pristine.
0001: Britains Set No. 1 18 in. Heavy HowitzerEst. $275-$350
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Extremely Rare Boer War Supply Column: Pre War. One of two known examples to be originally boxed. This complete matching set represents the pinnacle for Britains collectors. Circa 1901. 23 Pieces; Including 6 original Army Service
0002: Extremely Rare Boer War Supply ColumnEst. $12,000-$14,000
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Britains Set #9 Rifle Brigade: Pre War. Tied in Original Box. Box Packs. In Original Campaign Box. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Pristine. Condition Box Excellent. Provenance Bill Miele Collection.
0003: Britains Set #9 Rifle BrigadeEst. $700-$900
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Britains Set #25 Soldiers that will Shoot: Pre War. In Original Partition Box. These figures actually will fire thin wires. Very early Circa 1893. 4 Pieces. Provenance The Ed Ruby Collection pictured on plate 20 'Great Book of Britains'
0004: Britains Set #25 Soldiers that will ShootEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Britains Set #30 Drums & Bugles of the Line: 1st Version Circa 1895. In Original Slotted Base Box. Round based. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Excellent.
0005: Britains Set #30 Drums & Bugles of the LineEst. $800-$1,200
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Britains Set #35 Royal Marines: 1st Version The Valise Packs. Circa 1897. Tied in Original Printers Label Box. A beautiful example of this set. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Excellent.
0006: Britains Set #35 Royal MarinesEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Britains Set #21 British Army Display: Pre War 1st Version Circa 1905. Tied in Original Types of the British Army Box. This 4 row set contains 1st Life Guards, East Kent Regiment, 11th Hussars with short carbines and West India
0007: Britains Set #21 British Army DisplayEst. $4,500-$6,500
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Britains Set #29 Presentation Box- British Army: Circa 1905 Display. Contains 1st Life Guards, 3rd Hussars, 9th Lancers, Royal West Surrey and Mule Mountain Battery. This 41 piece display is one of the ultimate early display sets. We have never
0008: Britains Set #29 Presentation Box- British ArmyEst. $7,500-$9,500
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Britains Set #37 Band of the Coldstream Guard: Pre War. Originally Tied in Types of the World's Armies Box. 21 Pieces. Condition Figures Pristine. Condition Box Excellent.
0009: Britains Set #37 Band of the Coldstream GuardEst. $800-$1,200
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Britains Set #62 1st Bengal Cavalry: Pre War. Tied in Original Sons of the Empire Box. 10 Pieces. Condition Figures Pristine. Condition Box Pristine.
0010: Britains Set #62 1st Bengal CavalryEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Britains Set #65 Russian Cavalry & Infantry: Pre War. Originally Tied in Armies of the World Box. 13 Pieces. Condition Figures near Mint. Condition Box Excellent; With small tape mark.
0011: Britains Set #65 Russian Cavalry & InfantryEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Britains Set #72 Life Guards Past & Present: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Set. Circa 1897. In Original Partioned Box. This is the finest example of the set known. Made available for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. It depicts Life
0012: Britains Set #72 Life Guards Past & PresentEst. $12,000-$15,000
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Britains Set #73 British Army Display: 1st Version. Circa 1905. In Original Partioned Two-Tier Wooden Box. One of the most sought after sets. 1st Version Heavy Horse Collars. Condition Figures Very Good; A couple split arm loops, 3
0013: Britains Set #73 British Army DisplayEst. $9,000-$12,000
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Britains Set #98 King's Royal Rifle Corps: Tied in Original Campaign Box. 1st Version Pigeon Chested. Circa 1899. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Pristine. Condition Box Pristine.
0014: Britains Set #98 King's Royal Rifle CorpsEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Britains Set #104 City Imperial Volunteers: 1st Version. 10 Pieces. Circa 1900. Tied in Original C. I. V. Box. Figures with dark olive tunics and pants. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Excellent.
0015: Britains Set #104 City Imperial VolunteersEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Britains Set #104 City Imperial Volunteers: Pre War. Tied in Original C. I. V. Box. Figures with light brown uniforms. Last Version. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Excellent.
0016: Britains Set #104 City Imperial VolunteersEst. $800-$1,200
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Britains Set #118 Gordon Highlanders: Pre War. Tied in Original Whisstock Box. Legs together. 10 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Excellent.
0017: Britains Set #118 Gordon HighlandersEst. $400-$600
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Britains Set #129 British Army Cavalry Display: Pre War. Tied in Original Two-Tier 10 Row Types of the British Army Box. A fabulous 70 piece display that contains each of the 5 cavalry types of the British Army; 1st Dragoon Guards, 5th Dragoon
0018: Britains Set #129 British Army Cavalry DisplayEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Britains Set #130 Scots Guards Display: Pre War. Tied in Original Types of the British Army Box. The largest set comprised solely of infantry. There are 118 guardsmen in this wonderful two-tiered box. Condition Figures Pristine.
0019: Britains Set #130 Scots Guards DisplayEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Britains Set #114 Cameron Highlanders: Pre War. Tied in Original Whisstock Box. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Pristine. Condition Box Excellent.
0020: Britains Set #114 Cameron HighlandersEst. $200-$300
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Britains Set #134 Japanese Infantry: Pre War. Tied in Original 1904 Box. An early example. Light blue tunics. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent; Chip to one knee. Condition Box Excellent.
0021: Britains Set #134 Japanese InfantryEst. $600-$800
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Britains Set #156 Royal Irish Regiment: Pre War. Tied in Original Campaign Label Box. Early version with legs together. 10 Pieces. Condition Figures Pristine. Condition Box Excellent.
0022: Britains Set #156 Royal Irish RegimentEst. $500-$700
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Britains Set #212 The Royal Scots: Pre War. In Original Whisstock Box with slotted base card. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Near Mint.
0023: Britains Set #212 The Royal ScotsEst. $350-$450
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Britains Set #228 U. S. Marines: Pre War. In Original Whisstock Box with slotted base card. 8 Pieces. Condition Figures Excellent. Condition Box Excellent.
0024: Britains Set #228 U. S. MarinesEst. $250-$350
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