424. Set of German Lead Soldiers by Haffner in Original Box with Colorful Label 6" (15 cm.) l. castle. 2" soldiers with rifles. Each of semi-dimensional lead/tin with hand-painted finish, comprising a castle scene with background, 6 multi-figure vignette scenes, 16 soldiers on horseback in a variety of activities and vignettes, 14 additional single soldiers in various poses, and 4 trees. In addition, many of the lead bases have greenery detail to suggest ground. The set is presented in its original box with colorful label of soldiers from many countries and bearing the Haffner symbol. Figures excellent, box lid very worn. Germany, Haffner, late-19th century. $900/1300
425. Rare Set of German Lead Soldiers, "Garde du Corps Napoleon" by Rieche 1 1/2" (4 cm.) -2". The flat lead figures with slight dimensional effect are entirely hand-painted in rich colors, depicting the Garde du Corps of Napoleon, comprising 53 figures with a wide variety of styles and people. Super original condition with only two or three small paint flakes. Germany, Rieche, one of the earlier German lead soldier firms, founded in 1806. $800/1100
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