C3
Original Corgi Prototypes of 2 Maritime models. Purchased at Losch Auction House in 2000. From the New European Collection
Notes
An exceptional collection of prototypes were purchased by ‘The New European’ Collector, largely originating from two well-documented sources i.e. the auction of the property of Marcel Van Cleemput at Sotheby’s Auction House in 1999 and the Losch Auction House in Germany during 2000.
Purchased at Losch Auction House in Germany, 2000 (lot no. 2266):
1) Finished in white with red and blue markings and one mast (probably lacking a couple of small components), this prototype has a fixed rudder. Never went into production. Measures approx. 11.5 cms.
2) Finished in red and white with two masts, this prototype has ‘Trawler Dalby Steam 2’ on the base. Never went into production. Measures approx. 9cms.
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