Corgi 1144
Corgi 1144 Chipperfield's Circus Scammell Crane with Rhino Cage. Version with 'standard' cast wheels. Very near mint/boxed. From The Old School Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1969-72. This set comprises a Scammell Handyman MKIII in blue and red finish with a silver jib and hook as well as a rhinoceros in a plastic cage. Vibrant original paint finish, complete paper labels, detailed cast wheels (standard version). Complete and bright “Come to the Circus” label correctly on one side only. Rhino within its plastic cage with grass/straw detail with perspex packing piece still in situ.
Paint finish has a few tiny marks, nearly all confined to the area immediately above the radiator (very minor). Shiny jib.
Fragile white plastic inner is notably intact:
The outer box is complete and brightly-coloured with original cellophane still in place (couple of splits – one is very small). Light wear to card.
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