~ c1900/20 “Prussian Rifles” Vintage Tin Flats 21 Pieces. Boxed ~
A vintage Napoleonic set of “Prussian Rifles” tin flats. The set contains seven men firing, six men preparing and six men reloading. There is also a commanding officer and horn player. Each piece is beautifully painted by hand in period dress.
The figures are painted in a glossy paint with tiny touches of gold and silver to pick up details.
The set is presented in a marbled grey card box with a paper sticker to the front. The sticker reads “Prussian Rifles” with another sticker with retailers details Charles Morrell who traded from this address from the 1870’s to the 1930’s. The box is stamped to the inside “Foreign.”
~ Dimensions ~
The figures are approximately 1.5 inches (4cm) tall. The box measures 3 inches (7.5cm)long by 2.25 inches (5.5cm) wide. It is 1 inch (2.5cm)deep. The set weighs 75g.
~ Condition ~
The pieces are in very good vintage condition overall. There is some minor paint chipping as expected. The box is in a stable state with some light wear. The label is clear and intact.