0381 - Vintage Meccano Red Flexible Plates & Curved/U-Shaped Plates

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Auction Ends: 2026-10-31 16:00

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25 ZAR

Identification:

  • Brand/Type: Vintage Meccano (Classic Red & Green / Mid-Century Enamel Era)

  • Part Numbers:

    • #189 / #190 / #192 Series (Flat / Flexible Plates): Square and rectangular pressed-metal flexible plates featuring perimeter mounting hole grids (approx. 5x5 / 5x3 hole formats).

    • #188 / #199 / #200 Series (Curved / U-Shaped Plates): Bent/curved sheet metal plates used for motor covers, rounded boiler bodies, wheel arches, and vehicle roofs.

  • Quantity: 9 original pressed-metal pieces

  • Design: Pressed sheet steel components finished in classic mid-century red enamel. Features slotted and round perimeter mounting holes for structural bodywork and flexible modeling.

Description: A bulk selection of nine original vintage Meccano flexible and shaped body plates in bright red enamel. This assortment includes square flexible flat plates alongside curved U-shaped paneling pieces, making it an ideal builder’s supply lot for constructing vehicle bodywork, cabs, machinery covers, and structural frames.

  • Condition: Fair to Good Vintage Condition. Enamel finish remains bright and glossy across most pieces, with expected age-appropriate play wear, edge paint loss, and surface scratching around bolt holes. Plates maintain sound metal integrity without severe distortion.

Estimated Value: R100 – R180 (for the 9-piece bulk lot)


CONTACT DETAILS:

Auctioneer: Dirsan

Contact No: 082 235 8456

Email: [email protected]

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