Ending 31st Aug, 2025 18:00

The W. H. Smith Archive | Timed Online

 
Lot 34
 

34

A model of a W. H. Smith & Son branded horse drawn cart

A model of a W. H. Smith & Son branded horse drawn cart, the cart painted red with a gilt logo for 'W. H. Smith 186, Strand.' with model horse and a hinged door to the back, together with two models of early 20th Century W. H. Smith & Son delivery cars, the cart 44cm long, 25cm wide, 17cm high (3)

Provenance:

The W. H. Smith Archive

Sold for £480


 

A model of a W. H. Smith & Son branded horse drawn cart, the cart painted red with a gilt logo for 'W. H. Smith 186, Strand.' with model horse and a hinged door to the back, together with two models of early 20th Century W. H. Smith & Son delivery cars, the cart 44cm long, 25cm wide, 17cm high (3)

The W. H. Smith Archive

Horse and cart: Bitumin damage to roof of cart and shafts, horse with ear missing and tack loose, otherwise reasonably good.

Red van: Wheels all loose, black mud guards with minor chips, red paint okay, roof okay, cellophane windows now opaque

Green van: One headlamp detached, one hubcap detached, wheels loose, green paint good but with damage to right hand windscreen pillar and left hand base of pillar, windows opaque

Lot 34 - A model of a W. H. Smith & Son branded horse drawn cart Lot 34 - A model of a W. H. Smith & Son branded horse drawn cart

All Lots are offered for sale in the condition they are in at the time of the sale. You acknowledge that many Lots are of an age and type such that they are not in perfect condition. Catalogue descriptions and condition reports may refer to imperfections of a Lot, but Lots may have other faults not expressly referred to in the Catalogue or condition report. Illustrations are for identification purposes only and may not convey full information as to the actual condition of a Lot. You accept responsibility for carrying out your own inspections and investigations of Lots in which you may be interested. You should inspect a Lot before bidding to determine and to satisfy yourself as to its condition, size, description and whether it has been repaired or restored, as applicable, and we accept bids on Lots solely on this basis. Condition reports may be available to assist when inspecting Lots. Lots will be available for viewing in person at our premises or another location and viewing information will be available on our website.

Images *

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.