The James Gillespie Estate Soldiers & Cast Iron Toys Auction
Eleven Lineol and Elastolin Italian Royal Army infantry and military band figures measure approximately 7 cm to 7.5 cm H and represent mostly Lineol figures along with an Elastolin marching soldier. The group is configured as a full military marching band led by a standing field officer in a long trench coat and a band director raising a baton to guide the musicians. Prominent ceremonial elements include two standard bearers equipped with removable Schellenbaum, or jingling Johnnie, staff instruments bearing small Italian coats of arms, along with a trumpeter carrying a cloth French tricolor flag banner on his instrument. The jingling Johnnies are removable. The Campanelli or glockenspiel has a crack. Normal light wear from age and handling is present. Ten figures are in very good condition, and one is in good overall condition.
Condition: MIXED VG/G
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