Vintage Toy Cannons, Tanks and Soldiers 2004-07-12 Auction - 76 Price Results - Ken Frecker Auctioneers, Inc. in IN
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6018: Army Ambulance Britains LTD6043: Grey Iron Doughboy Supporting6016: Centurion Tank Britains LTD
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New Haven, IN, United States
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Vintage Toy Cannons, Tanks and Soldiers

Vintage Toy Cannons, Tanks and Soldiers This collection is from the F.W. James Estate. This is a brief history of F.W. James: Francis W. James had many claims to fame. Besides being a World War II vet who was one of the first soldiers to land on Omaha Beach on D-day (and fight all the way to Berlin), he had a distinguished 25 year career as a police officer in Winnetka Illinois. He also excelled as a carpenter of merit and the craftsmanship of his woodworking projects was exemplary. But perhaps he will be remembered most for his love of collecting and creating lead soldiers, a love that began when he was only 6 years old. He often told the story of how he and his grandpa were walking in downtown Chicago when they stopped in front of a hobby shop window where toy soldiers were being displayed. His grandfather wanted to move along but he pleaded to stay just a bit longer to take in the panorama of soldiers in all their regalia, marching in and out of castles. When they finally decided that it was getting late and they had to move on, a great explosion was heard. A building down the street was shattered by a tremendous gas explosion. All of the windows were blown out with great force. His grandpa looked at him and told him that if they had not stopped to take a longer look at the soldier display, they would likely have been caught in the blast. For the rest of his life, Bill felt that toy soldiers saved his life. Toy soldiers became the passion of his life as he started collecting them at the age of six and did not stop collecting them until his death 2 years ago at the age of 85. The precision and detail that he put into his woodworking projects also exemplify the way he approached creating lead soldiers. He molded them himself and his collection of toy soldier molds was extensive. Because he was color blind, he relied on scores of reference books to indicate the exact colors of the soldiers' uniforms. His eyesight was truly remarkable (sharper than 20/20)and facilitated the details that he was able to put into each soldier. He had several brushes with only one "hair" in the head and he used these to precisely depict eyelashes on the faces of the soldiers he was paintig. His attention to detail was meticulous. In his lifetime, he created over 3,000 artifacts. In addition, his collection of factory made lead soldiers (inc. Britain's, etc) is extensive. His home became a museum showcase for collectable toy soldiers, cannons, and other battle-related items. The collection extends over a period of approximately 80 years and represents a wide variety of European and American toy soldier manufacturers. The family of F.W. James and Ken Frecker Auctioneers are pleased to now offer this entire collection of personally created and manufactured lead soldiers, figurines and other military-related items for collectors of all ages.
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TIn Cannon: Looks to be WW1 175mm, no name, 7.25" long and 4" high
6000: TIn CannonEst. $5-$1,000
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Britains LTD Metal Naval Gun: Catalog designation begun 1933, unnumbered previously, shield added sometime before 1930. Britains LTD pat.# 34218/30. Made in England 7.75" long and 2.75" high, 1st version (unpainted).
6001: Britains LTD Metal Naval GunEst. $5-$1,000
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Tin Cannon: Hausser Germany, looks to be a WWII 105mm, 7" long and 2.25" high
6002: Tin CannonEst. $5-$1,000
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Tin Cannon: Hausser Germany, looks to be a WWII 37mm, 9" long and 3.5" high.
6003: Tin CannonEst. $5-$1,000
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Britains LTD Mobile Searchlight: No.1718 the working searchlight was available seperately, or on a trailer. Available from 1939-40 and from 1946-62. Searchlight on trailer 6" long and 3.25" high, Britains LTD.
6004: Britains LTD Mobile SearchlightEst. $5-$1,000
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18 in. Heavy Howitzer: Mounted for Garrison duty, no.1266. This splendid piece had a very realistic breech loading mechanism and ammunition incorporated spring loaded shell-cases of different strengths to vary the range.
6005: 18 in. Heavy HowitzerEst. $5-$1,000
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Britains LTD Battalion Anti-tank Gun: Britains LTD England World Patents applied for Prov. Pat. no. 4293/57, USA Pat. 712699-Australian Prov. Pat. no. 35106/58, Canadian Pat. no. 465307. 5" long and 1.75" high.
6006: Britains LTD Battalion Anti-tank GunEst. $5-$1,000
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Britains LTD Gun of the Royal Artillery: London made in england. First introduced in 1934 this gun was available until 1967 PVL patent 34218/30 5 1/4" long and 2" high
6007: Britains LTD Gun of the Royal ArtilleryEst. $5-$1,000
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Copy of Britains cannon 54mm: Made in Japan May be Minikins o Sonsco 5 1/4" long and 2" high
6008: Copy of Britains cannon 54mmEst. $5-$1,000
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Britains LTD Gun of the Royal Artillery: London made in england, first introduced in 1934 this gun was con. available until 1967 4 3/4" long and 2" high
6009: Britains LTD Gun of the Royal ArtilleryEst. $5-$1,000
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Metal Howitzer by Benbros: Made in England 4 1/4" long and 2" high
6010: Metal Howitzer by BenbrosEst. $5-$1,000
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Metal Manoil #97 USA: Pontoon on wheels 2 1/2" long and 1" high
6011: Metal Manoil #97 USAEst. $5-$1,000
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25 pdr. Howitzer Britains LTD: England 4"long 1 3/4" high
6012: 25 pdr. Howitzer Britains LTDEst. $5-$1,000
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Metal Howitzer: Made in Japan 5 1/2" long and 2 1/2" high
6013: Metal HowitzerEst. $5-$1,000
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25 pdr. Howitzer Britains LTD: England 4"long and 1 3/4" high
6014: 25 pdr. Howitzer Britains LTDEst. $5-$1,000
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25 pdr. Howitzer Britains LTD: England 4" long and 1 3/4" high
6015: 25 pdr. Howitzer Britains LTDEst. $5-$1,000
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Centurion Tank Britains LTD: England 9 1/4" long 3 1/2" high and 4" wide panted OD green
6016: Centurion Tank Britains LTDEst. $5-$1,000
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Centurion Tank Britains LTD: England 9 1/4" long 3 1/2" high and 4" wide painted Khaki
6017: Centurion Tank Britains LTDEst. $5-$1,000
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Army Ambulance Britains LTD: England Motor Type 4pcs. with Driver, wounded man and stretcher 6" long
6018: Army Ambulance Britains LTDEst. $5-$1,000
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Anti Aircraft Gun working model: British made this is A Bullock gun. Pat. no. 3730 made in england 1pc. 6 1/4" long and 4" high
6021: Anti Aircraft Gun working modelEst. $5-$1,000
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