Bidspirit auction | A Vintage Lesney Matchbox Models

A Vintage Lesney Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1909 Thomas Flyabout Y-12 - A vintage Lesney Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1909 Thomas Flyabout Y-12, presented with its original illustrated cardboard box. The die-cast metal model is finished in a vibrant metallic teal blue, featuring red textured plastic seats and a contrasting tan-coloured plastic canopy. The vehicle is detailed with gold-toned accents to the radiator, steering wheel, and lamps, and sits on black free-rolling plastic wheels. The base of the vehicle is embossed with several legible marks including MADE IN ENGLAND, BY LESNEY, 1909, THOMAS FLYABOUT, and BY COURTESY OF HARRAH COLLECTION RENO, U.S.A. It further reads MATCHBOX, NO Y-12, and MODELS OF YESTERYEAR. The accompanying yellow and blue Type E box is printed with MATCHBOX, MODELS OF YESTERYEAR, and A LESNEY PRODUCT, with the model number Y-12 featured in circular emblems. A handwritten price in ink appears on the front face of the box, reading 4/8s.