Lot 213
  • 213

Courtenay Mounted Knights England, circa 1930s–1950s

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • tin, paint
Collection of 29 Courtenay mounted knights, with moveable arms and visors. Excellent examples of Courtenay's early work. These mounted knights have a greater toy soldier appearance than the later, more sophisticated connoisseur figures.

Condition

Condition good to very good; some chipping, helmet plumes missing on 11 figures.
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