Auction Results from the KallisToys Online Platform
A curated overview of sold items and realized prices from KallisToys auctions, showcasing notable tinplate toys, models, and collectibles featured in recent auction reports.
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Sebela tank wagon
Former Czechoslavakia boasted of a number of 0 gauge tinplate train manufacturers, of which Merkur probably is best known. Almost forgotten however is Karel Ĺ ebela who started making electric 0 gauge trains in 1946. He produced a 2-4-2 loco with eight-wheel tender, bogie coaches finished in light geen, dark green and maroon and some bogie […]
Brimtoy Lloyd George
Brimtoy originally started out in 1914 as the British Metal and Toy Manufacturers (BMTM), which got into financial difficulties in 1921. The tradename used was Brimtoy and when the BMTM was wound up in November 1921, production was continued by a new company, simply called Brimtoy Ltd. In 1932 Brimtoy was taken over by fellow […]
Lionel paper train
When the USA entered the 2nd World War, the government put restrictions on the use of various metals, which put an end to the production of metal toys. Lionel thereupon hired a designer of novelties such as cereal and soft drink premiums, Samuel Gold, to design an alternative product not needing metals. In March 1943 […]
The Hornby Gunpowder Van
From 1922 till 1940 Hornby offered Gunpowder Vans in their 0 gauge range. The first one appeared in 1922 and was lettered LNWR (London and North Western Railway). This one was also available in 1923, but in that year the so-called Grouping of railway companies in Great Britain took place and there were now only […]
Himalya Toys Shell Tanker
Himalya Toys Shell tanker This tinplate Shell tank car, fitted with plastic wheels and a clockwork mechanisme driving the rear axle, carries on the rear the legend Himalya Toys, with what looks like a goose above it and the letters TH in a circle below it. On the bumper it carries the number 786 and […]