OTSA 77 THE PETER GREENHILL COLLECTION 2022-11-17 Auction - 264 Price Results - Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA in PA
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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OTSA 77 THE PETER GREENHILL COLLECTION

The Lifetime Collection of Peter Greenhill will be auctioned on Thursday evening, November 17th, 2022 at 5pm Eastern. Peter Greenhill was a pillar of the heraldic knight hobby. He died December 27, 2021 in Bournemouth, England. After service in the British military, he became a fashion photographer, owner of a toy shop (Thingumummies) and figure maker. Peter originally started collecting Richard Courtenay figures and then obtained Courtenays molds in the early 1970s. Courtenay, of course, is the watershed figure in the hobby (together with Roger Berdou and Josephine DesFontaines). Courtenay changed the underpinnings of the hobby from toys to art. Courtenay was first succeeded by Freddy Ping and then Peter with his iconic Courtenay/ Greenhills. Peter was not an inheritor but a master craftsman in his own right. He made his figures out of pewter, a material which holds paint far longer than lead. A Peter Greenhill from 1970s looks as bright today as when it was first painted. Peter refigured many of Courtenays original molds into unusual poses which have kept collectors guessing where various parts came from and where they went. He knew and recorded all of the great feudal houses and knights of the 100 Years War. Peters important books are Creating Miniature Knights, Heraldic Miniature Knights, and Heraldic Sketch Book. Peters personality was engaging, and he had a wonderful dry sense of humor and an infectious laugh. His creations are greatly admired by collectors as shown by his prices over the years. His books shall remain important references and Peters figures will be prized for many years to come. Questions? Call 412-343-8733 Happy Bidding! :D
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Courtenay-Greenhill Race Horse No. JH8: An original Courtenay jockey. The Duke of Portland on a custom crafted Courtenay-Greenhill Race Horse. Signed on base #8807. Condition Excellent.
0001: Courtenay-Greenhill Race Horse No. JH8Est. $500-$700
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Courtenay H6 The Black Prince: With mace raised above crown. Signed on base. Condition Excellent.
0002: Courtenay H6 The Black PrinceEst. $500-$700
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Courtenay William Earl of Wills K. G. M3: With detachable great helm and moveable sword arm. Impressed on base "Made in England by R. Courtenay". Condition Excellent.
0003: Courtenay William Earl of Wills K. G. M3Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Thomas Earl of Warwick K. G. M3: With detachable great helm and moveable sword arm. Impressed on base "Made in England by R. Courtenay". Condition Excellent.
0004: Courtenay Thomas Earl of Warwick K. G. M3Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Edward III No. M2: With detachable great helm and moveable lance arm. Condition Excellent.
0005: Courtenay Edward III No. M2Est. $400-$600
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Courtenay Sir Edward Despencer No. H1: With moveable visor and lance arm. Condition Excellent; Missing crest on helmet.
0007: Courtenay Sir Edward Despencer No. H1Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Sir John Chondos K. G. M3: With detachable great helm and moveable sword arm. Impressed on base "Made in England by Courtenay". Condition Excellent.
0008: Courtenay Sir John Chondos K. G. M3Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Tournament Knight Edward III: With great detachable helm. Condition Excellent.
0009: Courtenay Tournament Knight Edward IIIEst. $800-$1,200
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Courtenay Tournament Knight Sir Bertrand: du Guesclin. Wonderful Griffin helm with moveable visor. Condition Excellent.
0010: Courtenay Tournament Knight Sir BertrandEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Courtenay Sieur William des Montegu e No. 8: Defending his son Walter. (French) Noted on base by Peter Greenhill "This figure was lying on Mr. Courtenay's studio table when he died 26th November 1963". Condition Excellent.
0011: Courtenay Sieur William des Montegu e No. 8Est. $800-$1,200
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Courtenay Bertrand de la Tour No. 8: Attacking Sir Thomas Wetenhale. Signed on base. With moveable visor. Condition Excellent.
0012: Courtenay Bertrand de la Tour No. 8Est. $800-$1,200
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Courtenay John Kentwade No. 3: With moveable visor. Condition Excellent.
0013: Courtenay John Kentwade No. 3Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Knight Hospiteller: Signed on base. Condition Excellent.
0014: Courtenay Knight HospitellerEst. $300-$500
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Courtenay Sir John Montmorillor No. 17: With moveable spear arm. Condition Excellent.
0015: Courtenay Sir John Montmorillor No. 17Est. $200-$400
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Courtenay Geoffry de Lonqueil No. 3: Signed on base. Condition Excellent.
0016: Courtenay Geoffry de Lonqueil No. 3Est. $250-$350
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Courtenay Robert Lord Clifford No. 9: With great detachable helm. Condition Excellent.
0017: Courtenay Robert Lord Clifford No. 9Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Crusader Knight Templer: 1 Piece. Condition Excellent.
0018: Courtenay Crusader Knight TemplerEst. $250-$350
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Courtenay Sir Geoffrey Aubemarte No. 3: With moveable visor. Signed on base. 1 Piece. Condition Excellent.
0019: Courtenay Sir Geoffrey Aubemarte No. 3Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Bishop of Chalons (French) No. 4: 1 Piece. Condition Excellent.
0020: Courtenay Bishop of Chalons (French) No. 4Est. $250-$350
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Courtenay Sir des Moreul (French) No. 15: With moveable visor. Signed on base. Condition Excellent.
0021: Courtenay Sir des Moreul (French) No. 15Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Sir Pontchartrain No. 19: 1 Piece. Signed on base. Condition Excellent.
0022: Courtenay Sir Pontchartrain No. 19Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Lord de la Tour No. 12: 1 Piece. Condition Excellent.
0023: Courtenay Lord de la Tour No. 12Est. $300-$500
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Courtenay Earl of Nassau (French) No. 10: 1 Piece. Condition Excellent.
0024: Courtenay Earl of Nassau (French) No. 10Est. $300-$500
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