Lesney No 9 Fowlers Big Lion Showmans Engine

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Description: This vintage diecast Models of Yesteryear No.9 Fowlers Big Lion Showmans Engine was made by Lesney in England in 1958.
Lesney Products & Co.Ltd. was a British manufacturing company responsible for the conception, manufacture, and distribution of die-cast toys under the Matchbox name. Lesney was founded in 1947 as an industrial die-casting company by Leslie Smith (March 6, 1918 - May 26, 2005) and Rodney Smith. Leslie Smith, co-founder of Lesney Products, was born March 6th. 1918 and died peacefully in his sleep on May 26 2005. He bought joy to millions of children around the world. His contribution to all of us was one of delight and pleasure when receiving one of his toys.
This is one of the very first models that has a dark maroon color with a rich cream roof and is classed as RARE today. Marked on the small name plate on the base: Made in England by Lesney, under the roof it is marked: Models of Yesteryear/No.9/Fowlers Showmans Engine. The front boiler doors and roof supports are gold and are shaped differently than the later versions, the nameplate is the color of the body, and the wheels are yellow with grey treads. In it's original box, that shows wear, the engine itself is in very good + condition and it measures 2 inches tall, 3 1/4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. The boxes came in different variations, this one has the smaller engine on the cover with a full description of the engine on the back, please see item #lsneybglin1263, for the later, more colorful box version. A wonderful addition to any Diecast Toy Collection.
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Status: No Longer Available	Reference#: lsneybglin1264
Condition: Used	Year: 1958
Country: USA	Maker: Lesney Products & Co.Ltd./Made in England
Height: 2. in. (5.08 cm)	Depth: 1.25 in. (3.17 cm)
Width: 3.25 in. (8.26 cm)
Title: Lesney No 9 Fowlers Big Lion Showmans Engine Diecast Toy * RARE *
Materials: metal	Type: Showmans Engine

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