William A. K. Martin

Lot 87: A RARE CORGI GOLD-PLATED PRESENTATION JAMES BOND LOTUS ESPRIT

Name: A RARE CORGI GOLD-PLATED PRESENTATION JAMES BOND LOTUS ESPRIT
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 2zpum8s1tf

Est: £3,500 GBP - £5,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomJune 01, 2006

Item Overview

Description

produced for the world premiere of 'The Spy Who Loved Me' on 7th July 1977, mounted on blue and black perspex base with secret drawer for rockets, with brass plaque 'Presented by the Mettoy Co Ltd 7th July 1977', with instruction card, in original gold-coloured display box (VG, some tarnishing, box G, some abrasion and wear to hinge)

Artist or Maker

William A. K. Martin

Literature

Van Cleemput, Marcel R The Great Book of Corgi 1956-1983, New Cavendish Books, London 1989, pp 353-335. According to the author only ten of these special models were made, primarily for VIP guests at the world premiere of the film.

Provenance

This lot was formerly sold in these rooms on 20 May 2004 at a world record price for a Corgi Toy.

Notes

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Auction Details

Fine Toys, Trains and Toy Figures

Christie's

June 01, 2006, 12:00 AM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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