Bidspirit auction | A Vintage Matchbox Models of

A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear No. Y-5 Die-cast 1927 Talbot Van - A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear No. Y-5 die-cast model 1927 Talbot van, presented in its original tan window display box. The vehicle features a cream-coloured body and roof over a green chassis and mudguards, decorated with the livery for Chivers & Sons Ltd, advertising Jams, Jellies & Marmalades from The Orchard Factory, Histon, Cambridge. The model is fitted with red plastic spoked wheels and gold-tone plastic radiator and headlight components. The green die-cast base plate is embossed with the stylized Matchbox logo, a copyright symbol followed by 1978, MODELS OF YESTERYEAR, NO. Y-5, 1927 TALBOT VAN, MADE IN ENGLAND, and LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO LTD. The original cardboard packaging is printed with models of yesteryear, Y-5, and 1927 TALBOT, and currently bears a white adhesive label on the plastic window reading HCP Auctions South West / Lot 150 / www.hcpauctions.net.