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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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