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A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1927 Talbot Van - A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1927 Talbot Van, featuring a die-cast metal body finished in blue with a contrasting grey plastic roof. This model, produced by Lesney Products & Co Ltd, is decorated with the commercial livery for Nestles Milk, displayed as a circular printed logo on the side panels with the text ”NESTLE'S MILK” in blue and yellow around a central red cross, accompanied by the slogan ”The Richest in Cream”. The vehicle is constructed with a black chassis, free-rolling wheels featuring red spoked hubs and white-walled tyres, and chrome-effect front detailing including the grille and headlights. The underside of the chassis bears embossed text reading ”MADE IN ENGLAND”, ”MATCHBOX®”, ”© 1978”, ”MODELS OF YESTER YEAR”, ”No Y-5”, ”1927 TALBOT VAN”, and ”LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO LTD”. The item includes its original cardboard window box, which has a white adhesive sticker applied to the window reading ”Lot 115 HCP Auctions South West www.hcpauctions.net” and a smaller yellow adhesive label marked ”£3”.