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Flat Figures Collectors Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Louford on July 07, 2025, 11:53:12 AM

Title: German Lead Flat Collection - Disposal following my Dad's death
Post by: Louford on July 07, 2025, 11:53:12 AM

Hello,


My Dad was a wargamer in the 1960s. He was friends with John Tassell and Archie Cass, who I believe were prominent members of this community. That was how my Dad came to acquire most of his collection.


He quit wargaming in the 70s, but carried on collecting and painting throughout his life. He also did his own casting.


I believe his painting is pretty good as he was quite talented, a perfectionist and an absolute stickler for historical accuracy.


He died 5 years ago and has left us with a large collection of hand painted lead flats, as well as a lot of other stuff, even his original paint box, which we have no idea what to do with.

We would like to find a home for this collection. Is there anyone here who can advise please?

112 pieces Imperial Roman
91 pieces Persians
116 pieces Greeks
194 pieces Carthaginians
117 pieces Germans
97 pieces Asiatic Nomads

Thanks

Louise

Title: Re: German Lead Flat Collection - Disposal following my Dad's death
Post by: marko on July 07, 2025, 05:46:09 PM

Hello Louise,


Some pictures would be helpful on his flat figures would be helpful and then someone may be able to assist.


If he has unfinished figures that are three dimensional you might try at planetFigure.com - good luck on this, collections are always a challenge.


mark

Title: Re: German Lead Flat Collection - Disposal following my Dad's death
Post by: Panzer21 on July 08, 2025, 03:53:03 AM

You may also find wargaming sites / groups are interested - especially from a "history of wargaming" perspective.


Flats are little used for wargaming these days, although there are a few exceptions.


Neil

Title: Re: German Lead Flat Collection - Disposal following my Dad's death
Post by: Hannibal on July 08, 2025, 04:04:51 AM

i do agree with Marko comment, a few pictures of these different groups would be helpful to establish possible contacts and questions. Please also separate the painted, from the unpainted.  It could be possible to detect the editor(s), value and possible interests, which could permit further contacts with you.


after also we could send you some sellers of flats interested to buy lots, depending of the serie(s), and quality of painting.