A collection of 10 diecast model toys, in original boxes, Models of Yesteryear by Matchbox, including a Royal Mail van, a 1927 Ford 'A' car and a1920 Rolls Royce Fire Engine. Made in England.
- Diecast - The toy is made by by pouring molten metal into a closed metal die or mould. The first metal used was a lead alloy, but the finsihed product was very soft and broke easily, and was replaced with an alloy of zinc mixed with small amounts of aluminium and copper.
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