2014 Christmas Scene

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Britains Merchandise Case

Here's a very nice vintage toy soldier case I saw at an online auction.  It was used by retailers to display Britains toy soldiers.  I could relate to it as I remember a similar kind of case at my childhood toy store that was for matchbox cars.  You could buy the neat little cars by number. 

The description from the aution site:

This edition of Old Toy Soldier can be viewed on line for free here.

This is the kind of Matchbox case I remember at Jason's of Woodhaven (Queens, NY). 

JFK Funeral diorama

JFK  funeral diorama

Source:  fotolibra

Source: Corbis Images

A sad day for the country, November 24, the day of the funeral porcession which carried JFK's body to the Capital to lie in state.  The president was assiasinated two days earlier on Friday, November 22nd.  More information on the state funeral.

French soldiers and a dead Sultan - From the auction houses

French Cavalry barracks scene

Cirrca 1890-1910 French Cavalry Barracks scene. The 55mm figures are engaged in various activities: cleaning equipment, grooming horses, and holding an officers' conference. The wooden barracks and accompanying figures, manufactured in the 1920's: Source: Toy Collector

The Deceased Sultan

Late 19th Century Turkish diorama depicting deceased sultan in coffin on left with mourners and rejoicing figues on right including harem peekers and dancing dervishes, 17"h x 25"w x 9"d, 20 1/2"h x 29 1/2"w x 13 1/2"d in modern plexiglass case.