B Stamp Pacer

 Despite having collected since 1963, I did not have any B stamp Breyers until very recently. During the brief time (1979-1983 or so) that Breyer was adding the B stamp, I was home full time caring for four little children. With only one income, there was absolutely no money to spend on new models.

 I just added my second B stamp model to my collection - this lovely Pacer with black halter.

B Stamp Pacer with black halter, #46, $20, 1967-1987, 22/2019, eBay, Suzanne Duval, 14425 Dilbeck Rd., Springhill, FL.

The Pacer mold is having a resurgence in popularity due to the 2018 BreyerFest Foiled Again and the 2019 Vintage Club Rockford, so I was a little surprised that I won this auction.

 The B stamp can be found on the inner left hind leg.

The Breyer Molding Company stamp is on the other hind leg.

He is in great shape for his age and, regardless of B stamp or not, is a welcome addition to my Pacer conga. 

Dan Patch

I went back to Raven's Roost Antiques today specifically to get this Pacer. He was with the TWH I got Saturday, and I suspected this piece might also be a good find, too. I was right.

 #819, Dan Patch, 1990 only, $11, Raven's Roost Antiques, Lafayette, Indiana, 10/2014.

His hooves are a lot lighter than my other Dan Patch, but there is no doubt, this one is the Breyer Dan Patch that was only made for one year. It was on sale for 20% off!

His outstretched foreleg is warped, but I can fix that with a hair dryer.

I wonder who the collector is that is selling such nice models at Raven's Roost? Or did someone buy a collector's collection and is now putting it out piecemeal?