OTSA 81 Britains Specials Jackey Collection 2023-03-17 Auction - 277 Price Results - Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA in PA
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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OTSA 81 Britains Specials Jackey Collection

Old Toy Soldier Auctions has had the privilege of selling the Bill Jackey Collection over the past 5 years. This was the premier Britains Collection in the world. Hundreds of sets have been sent all over the planet laying the ground work for many of the future great collections of their time. Like most collectors Mr. Jackey has saved the best for last. The following 175 lots contain many of his favorite sets purchased over several decades. These are some of the rarest and most sought after figures Britains produced. Many of these are from the short lived Britains Paris Office which began production in 1905 and continued up through 1917. The figures produced from this factory generally considered the rarest and most sought after figures that Britains ever produced. There are many unique sets with impeccable provenance from the esteemed author, researcher and collector James Opie. Mr. Opie has written the majority of reference books pertaining to the production of Britains figures including the master book THE BREAT BOOK OF BRITAINS Mr. Jackey developed a personal relationship with him in the early years and was able to add many of Mr. Opie's gems to his collection. These ultra-rare sets come with personal letters Mr. Opie provided with the transaction. In addition to Paris Office figures Mr. Jackey's was particularly enamored with Britains Special Paint Figures. These figures could be ordered from the Britains factory in the late 1930's with a much higher level of craftmanship. They are true works of art that were drawn almost exclusively from Mr. Opie's personal collection. Again, many of these have written documentation stating their originality and authenticity. Finally, Mr. Jackey's quest for extreme rarity lead him to commission master artist Mr. Bill O'Brien to create sets using original rare Britians figures to produce unique Britains sets to exacting standards. This is a truly unique opportunity. Enjoy the offering.
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Bill O'Brien British Cavalry Officers: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration of British Cavalry Officers dismounted. 4 Hussar Officers - 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th. 1 Horse Guard Officer. 1st Life Guard Officer in 1832 uniform.
1002: Bill O'Brien British Cavalry OfficersEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien WWI French Poilus: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration. WWI French Poilus, sling arms, steel helmet, square base and square base figures - stamped Britains. 7 troops, 1 Bugler/ Officer, 1 Flag bearer.
1003: Bill O'Brien WWI French PoilusEst. $250-$350
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Bill O'Brien Set #138 French Cuirassiers: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration set #138. French cuirassiers with lances in special horizon blue winter capes. Each horse stamped Britain. 4 troopers, 1 Flag bearer, 1 Bugler and
1004: Bill O'Brien Set #138 French CuirassiersEst. $300-$400
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Bill O'Brien #49 South Australian Lancers: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration of Set #49 South Australian Lancers carrying long barreled carbines instead of lances on dated Britains stamped horses. 4 Troopers with carbines, 1
1005: Bill O'Brien #49 South Australian LancersEst. $300-$400
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Bill O'Brien Arabs on Foot: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration of Arabs on Foot. 4 Spearmen, 3 Riflemen carrying jezails, 1 flag bearer. All on square bases. Stamped Britains. Rare set. 8 pieces. No box.
1006: Bill O'Brien Arabs on FootEst. $250-$350
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Bill O'Brien German WWI Cavalry: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration German WWI Cavalry. 5 troopers carrying short carbines, 1 Bugler, 1 Officer. All marked depose. 7 pieces. No Box. Condition excellent.
1008: Bill O'Brien German WWI CavalryEst. $250-$350
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Bill O'Brien German WWI Infantry Marching: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration German WWI Infantry marching. 8 troops with slung arms, 1 flag bearer, 1 Officer. 10 pieces. Condition Near Mint.
1009: Bill O'Brien German WWI Infantry MarchingEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien French Matelots: Bill O'Brien special paint of French Matelots in white uniforms, set #143. 7 troops at trail running, 1 Bugler, 1 Officer. 3 bases marked depose. Rare. 9 pieces. No box. Condition near mint.
1011: Bill O'Brien French MatelotsEst. $350-$500
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Bill O'Brien French Colonial Infantry: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration French Colonial Infantry. 7 troops marching at slope, 1 pioneer. 1 flag bearer, 1 officer. All on Britains figures. Rare. 10 pieces. No box.
1012: Bill O'Brien French Colonial InfantryEst. $300-$400
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Bill O'Brien Special 17th Lancers: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration 17th Lancers in winter cloaks. 4 troopers with lances, 1 Bugler, 1 Officer. Rare. 6 pieces. No box. Condition excellent.
1013: Bill O'Brien Special 17th LancersEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien French Matelots Marching: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration French Matelots marching at slope. 6 troopers with fixed bayonets, 1 Bugler, 1 flag bearer, 1 Officer. Rare. 9 pieces. No box. Condition excellent.
1015: Bill O'Brien French Matelots MarchingEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien British Infantry At the Ready: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration British Infantry at the ready. 10 troops with fixed bayonets, 1 kneeling Officer with binoculars. Rare. 11 pieces. No box. Condition excellent.
1016: Bill O'Brien British Infantry At the ReadyEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien Mexican Cavalry: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration Mexican Cavalry (Pancho Villa Era). 5 troops with silver rifles wearing sombreros, 1 Officer. 6 pieces. No box. Condition near mint.
1017: Bill O'Brien Mexican CavalryEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien Mounted British Infantry: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration Mounted British Infantry. 4 troops with short carbines, 1 Bugler, 1 Officer. 6 pieces. No box. Condition excellent.
1018: Bill O'Brien Mounted British InfantryEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien Special Paint Dragoon Guards: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration Dragoon Guards. Officers dismounted and saluting. Description on back of certification of authenticity. Signed by Bill O'Brien. Only two ever made.
1019: Bill O'Brien Special Paint Dragoon GuardsEst. $300-$500
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Bill O'Brien Arabs on Horseback Firing: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration Arabs on Horseback firing with leader on rearing horse. 6 pieces. No box. Condition near mint.
1021: Bill O'Brien Arabs on Horseback FiringEst. $300-$500
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Queen's Cameron Highlanders: Guarding Parade Route Unknown manufacturer. 8 Troopers and 1 Officer. no box. Condition near mint.
1022: Queen's Cameron HighlandersEst. $100-$200
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Bill O'Brien German Uhlans: Bill O'Brien special paint and configuration German Uhlans early 1900's Cavalry. 4 troopers with lances, 1 Bugler, 1 Officer. 6 pieces. No box. Condition near mint.
1023: Bill O'Brien German UhlansEst. $300-$500
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