PAIR OF B.C.M. WELLS VEHICLES.

PAIR OF B.C.M. WELLS VEHICLES. These toys of English manufacture from the 1920s-30s. The first is an advertising van for Carter Paterson. Dual opening rear doors and a windup mechanism on the underside. The second vehicle is somewhat more rare is an ambulance and has dual opening rear doors and a windup mechanism on the underside. These toys were made for the English market, and hence don’t tend to show up elsewhere in the world. Not as detailed or finished like a Lehmann or Marklin, but in their own way have a charm all their own. SIZE: Each is 6-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: John F. Gale Collection, Cambridge, MA. CONDITION: First vehicle shows fine alligatoring to lithographed finish and lacking driver. Second vehicle is in very fine original condition. Both toys would benefit from a light cleaning. 1-12408-18 (600-900)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3024	$747.50	PAIR OF B.C.M. WELLS VEHICLES. These toys of English manufacture from the 1920s-30s. The first is an advertising van for Carter Paterson. Dual opening rear doors and a windup mechanism on the underside. The second vehicle is somewhat more rare is an ambulance and has dual opening rear doors and a windup mechanism on the underside. These toys were made for the English market, and hence don’t tend to show up elsewhere in the world. Not as detailed or finished like a Lehmann or Marklin, but in their own way have a charm all their own. SIZE: Each is 6-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: John F. Gale Collection, Cambridge, MA. CONDITION: First vehicle shows fine alligatoring to lithographed finish and lacking driver. Second vehicle is in very fine original condition. Both toys would benefit from a light cleaning. 1-12408-18 (600-900) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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