L.BROS LTD - Tin toy car - Tri-ang / Lines Bros - 1940-1950 - U.K.

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Tri-ang / Lines Bros large red metal tow truck toy from England, about 43 cm long, made of stamped sheet metal with rubber tyres, from the 1940s to 1950s, in played-with condition with clear paint loss and rust, missing the hoist hook, and sold without manual or box.

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Tri-ang / Lines Bros – large metal toy tow truck – 43 cm – England

Characterful red toy tow truck from Tri-ang, manufactured by Lines Bros in England. The model is made of pressed sheet metal and features a cabin with steering wheel, wide fenders and a crane superstructure with a hand winch.

The triangular Tri-ang trademark is still partly visible on the rear platform. The wheel hubs bear the inscription “L. Bros Ltd.” and the tires are marked with “Made in England” and “Tri-ang.”

An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of early metal toys, classic service vehicles and toy cranes.

Features:

* Brand: Tri-ang / Lines Bros.
* Model: tow truck, presumably from the Bedford series.
* Length: approximately 43 cm.
* Material: pressed sheet metal with rubber tires.
* Color: red.
* Origin: England.

Condition:
Played-with condition with clear paint loss, scratches, rusting and localized deformations. The rubber tires show drying out and cracks. The trademark on the rear platform is partially worn away.

The lifting hook is missing. The crane superstructure and hand winch are present; full operation has not been determined.

View all photos for a good impression of the condition and parts present. The photos are part of the description. – large metal toy tow truck – 43 cm – England

Characterful red toy tow truck from Tri-ang, manufactured by Lines Bros in England. The model is made of pressed sheet metal and features a cabin with steering wheel, wide fenders and a crane superstructure with a hand winch.

The triangular Tri-ang trademark is still partly visible on the rear platform. The wheel hubs bear the inscription “L. Bros Ltd.” and the tires are marked with “Made in England” and “Tri-ang.”

An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of early metal toys, classic service vehicles and toy cranes.

Features:

* Brand: Tri-ang / Lines Bros.
* Model: tow truck, presumably from the Bedford series.
* Length: approximately 43 cm.
* Material: pressed sheet metal with rubber tires.
* Color: red.
* Origin: England.

Condition:
Played-with condition with clear paint loss, scratches, rusting and localized deformations. The rubber tires show drying out and cracks. The trademark on the rear platform is partially worn away.

The lifting hook is missing. The crane superstructure and hand winch are present; full operation has not been determined.

View all photos for a good impression of the condition and parts present. The photos are part of the description.

Tri-ang / Lines Bros – large metal toy tow truck – 43 cm – England

Characterful red toy tow truck from Tri-ang, manufactured by Lines Bros in England. The model is made of pressed sheet metal and features a cabin with steering wheel, wide fenders and a crane superstructure with a hand winch.

The triangular Tri-ang trademark is still partly visible on the rear platform. The wheel hubs bear the inscription “L. Bros Ltd.” and the tires are marked with “Made in England” and “Tri-ang.”

An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of early metal toys, classic service vehicles and toy cranes.

Features:

* Brand: Tri-ang / Lines Bros.
* Model: tow truck, presumably from the Bedford series.
* Length: approximately 43 cm.
* Material: pressed sheet metal with rubber tires.
* Color: red.
* Origin: England.

Condition:
Played-with condition with clear paint loss, scratches, rusting and localized deformations. The rubber tires show drying out and cracks. The trademark on the rear platform is partially worn away.

The lifting hook is missing. The crane superstructure and hand winch are present; full operation has not been determined.

View all photos for a good impression of the condition and parts present. The photos are part of the description. – large metal toy tow truck – 43 cm – England

Characterful red toy tow truck from Tri-ang, manufactured by Lines Bros in England. The model is made of pressed sheet metal and features a cabin with steering wheel, wide fenders and a crane superstructure with a hand winch.

The triangular Tri-ang trademark is still partly visible on the rear platform. The wheel hubs bear the inscription “L. Bros Ltd.” and the tires are marked with “Made in England” and “Tri-ang.”

An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of early metal toys, classic service vehicles and toy cranes.

Features:

* Brand: Tri-ang / Lines Bros.
* Model: tow truck, presumably from the Bedford series.
* Length: approximately 43 cm.
* Material: pressed sheet metal with rubber tires.
* Color: red.
* Origin: England.

Condition:
Played-with condition with clear paint loss, scratches, rusting and localized deformations. The rubber tires show drying out and cracks. The trademark on the rear platform is partially worn away.

The lifting hook is missing. The crane superstructure and hand winch are present; full operation has not been determined.

View all photos for a good impression of the condition and parts present. The photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
L.BROS LTD
Model/name
Tri-ang / Lines Bros
Period
1940-1950
Country of origin
U.K.
Condition
Reasonable
Packaging
without manual without box
Material
Metal
Width
18 cm
Height
17 cm
Depth
43 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
18
Objects sold
100%
Private

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