Lot 209
  • 209

Mignot Miniatures French, circa 1890

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • tin, paint
A rare set of 1400 Mignot 20 mm flat figures representing French infantry, cavalry, and artillery on parade during the period of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

Literature

 Richard Scholl, The Forbes Collection Toy Soldiers, p. 47

Condition

Condition excellent.
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