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Border Fine Arts Starts First Time B0702 Boxed Certificate Ray Ayres Tractor. For sale is an authentic, highly collectible example of the 2001 Border Fine Arts Society Exclusive figurine titled “Starts First Time” Model No. Masterfully sculpted by the renowned artist Ray Ayres and handmade in Scotland, this classic resin piece features incredible detail. The scene depicts a vintage green Fowler Diesel Crawler Mark VF tractor with a farmer at the front attempting to hand-crank the engine, while closely watched by two Jack Russell terriers. One terrier sits contentedly in the driver’s seat next to a realistic canvas kit bag. It is housed in its original factory blue branded box with the crisp model barcode label intact, and contains the custom-shaped silver-foil internal polystyrene protective trays. Also included is the matching dark polished wooden display plinth, the original threaded underside fixing screws, and the official crisp paper Certificate of Authenticity signed by the sculptor and the founder. This is a wonderful opportunity for a serious agricultural collector to own a complete, boxed, and well-preserved Society Exclusive piece. Please study all the listing photos closely to verify the excellent condition of this piece. The main resin body of the green Fowler tractor, the heavily detailed mud weathering on the tracks, the standing farmer figure, and both Jack Russell terriers are in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks, structural breaks, or sun fading to the factory paintwork. The green felt backing and the silver foil authentication label on the underside of the sculpture remain completely intact. One small green wire hand throttle lever (topped with a small black molded knob) has cleanly detached from its open cockpit floor console. The lever itself is completely unbroken, undamaged, and has been wrapped safely in a bubble wrap envelope inside the box to prevent any transit damage. It will need to be secured back into place using a tiny dot of clear super glue gel or epoxy on a toothpick to display correctly. The polished wooden display base is in great shape with clean edges, clear brass threaded attachment slots, and a clean green protective felt underside. The original inner silver foil protection tray is fully intact. The outer blue retail cardboard box is solid and displays standard, minor age-related shelf wear, light edge rubbing, and some light creasing on the top lid as shown in the images. Please note that any tiny pale flecks seen on the green tractor body are merely loose surface dust particles or reflections highlighted under the harsh camera flash.

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Border fine arts starts first time In original packaging and certificate Will double box for posting.

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A treasured figurine, great condition.

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Border Fine Arts Bath Time B0086 Boy bathing his Border Collie Dog. Figurine in perfect condition, no cracks or chips. Depth front to back 13.5cm.

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A vintage Border Fine Arts James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small figure titled Time For Reflection (JH19). Designed by Ray Ayres, this hand-painted cold cast resin sculpture depicts a young shepherd pausing beside a dry stone wall with his faithful Border Collie companion. The figure is complete with its original removable wooden plinth. Height: 20 cm (7.87 inches). Width: 17 cm (6.69 inches). Depth: 15 cm (5.91 inches). Weight: 892 g (31.46 oz). Superb vintage condition with no damage. Complete with the original removable wooden plinth. The painted finish remains bright and clean. The moulded detail remains crisp throughout. The original foil label is no longer present. The figure locates securely onto the plinth using the original two locating lugs and matching sockets. Vintage items may benefit from a light clean before use. This hand-painted cold cast resin sculpture was produced by Border Fine Arts in Scotland as part of the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small series. Sculpted by Ray Ayres and dated 1987, it is the Time For Reflection (JH19) model. The underside is moulded BFA Scotland, carries the sculpted AYRES signature and is also moulded James Herriot. It remains complete with its original wooden plinth and displays well. Collector Savings? I set dispatch times a little longer to allow for unexpected delays, although I often send items out much sooner. I use recycled and reused packaging wherever possible, so sometimes the materials have clearly had a previous life, but every item is packed carefully and securely. Berle Avenue Vintage & Curios – A Little History In Every Find.

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Based on the photos, you have a highly collectible Border Fine Arts figurine titled “Right Place Wrong Time” (JH104) from the “Every Living Thing” collection. Border Fine Arts “Right Place Wrong Time” JH104 – Ltd Ed 1343/1750 – Boxed? Brand: Border Fine Arts. Collection: Every Living Thing. Model Number: JH104. Subject: Swaledale Sheep, Border Collie, and Cattle Grid. Artist: James Herriot (Collection Influence) / Hand Made in Scotland. Material: Resin / Cold Cast Stone on Wood Base. Year Manufactured: 1995. Features: Limited Edition, Hand Painted, Signed/Numbered. This piece captures a quintessential British countryside scene: a Border Collie working Swaledale sheep near a cattle grid and a public footpath. The level of detail on the sheep’s wool and the dry stone walling is exceptional. Limited Edition: This is number 1343 of only 1750 produced worldwide. Status: Excellent vintage condition. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs to the resin or the wooden base. (Note: If you have the original box or certificate, mention it here as it adds 20% to the value). Markings: Fully stickered on the base and hand-numbered on the figurine itself (see photos).

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Vintage Border Fine Arts Time for Reflection Figure – Model No JH19 by Ray Ayers. Vintage Border Fine Arts’Time for Reflection’ figure Model no JH19 The figure reads: 1987 BFA Scotland Ayres. To the base reads Handmade in Scotland By Border Fine Arts Complete on the original plinth. Measurements: Length x width x height – 17cm x 15.5cm x 20cm Weight – 847g. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.

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Border Fine Arts Society Tractors’Starts First Time’ No. The dog needs re glueing the chimney flute is missing please see photos for condition guide.. Any questions please ask..

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Part of a large consignment of new stock from a giftware store closed due to retirement. It is in pristine condition, in its original packaging. H140 x W250 x D200 Box dimensions approx. H180 x W300 x D200 This item has been opened by us to verify its contents are complete and undamaged. Additional packaging is included if needed, to ensure its safe transportation. The original packaging has been warehoused for some time and may have a few minor cosmetic marks from opening/storage. It is increasingly rare to source such collectable items in unused condition, complete with the original packaging. It is a unique opportunity for us and you, our customers, to be custodians of such treasured stock. Please check out our other listings of similar quality items or enquire for further details.

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For sale is a limited edition enamel box, manufactured by Border Fine Arts Studio. The lid is decorated with a view of James and some snowmen having a partysee pic. Around the sides are more images of snowmen dancing & playing instruments in the falling snowsee pics. The box is titled to the underside of the lidsee pic. 8 and measures 3 1/4″(8.25cms) wide, 2 1/2″(a little over 6.25cms) deep & a little over 1 3/8(a little over 3.5cms) tall. It is from a limited edition of 750, although the number of this example has not been added to the base. The box is fully backstampedsee pic. 9 and in good condition, with nothing more than some light surface scratches(standing wear) to the basesee pic. If you have any questions or require further photos, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for your interest in one of my many items for sale, Gavin.

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