Cumbrian auction house Mitchells is promising a double delight for toy enthusiasts with two toy-related sales over the next few weeks.
From Lord of the Rings to pond yachts, there is something to tickle the fancy in the upcoming Vintage and Antique Toy and Model Sale at the firm’s Cockermouth saleroom this month.
Featuring private collections of several good quality wooden pond yachts, a variety of Triang rocking horses, Pedigree Sindy dolls and interesting retro gaming devices among many other items, Mitchells said it was a toy lover’s heaven.
Then in April, Mitchells will hold a special one-off sale of Model Railways & Railwayana. This sale comprises a large single owner collection of model locomotives, tracks and other railwayana from a deceased estate in West Cumbria.
When is the Vintage and Antique Toy and Model Sale held?
Mitchells Vintage and Antique Toy and Model Sale will take place on Thursday, February 16.
What is on offer at Mitchells?
A single owner collection of several good quality wooden pond yachts from Whitehaven includes a 19th/20th century pond yacht measuring approximately 46in long with sails, a distinctive gold stripe and named What Next? which has an estimate of £500-£600.
A 1980s Nintendo table top Donkey Kong JR game with its original box, and card insert is expected to sell for £200-£300.
Two Triang Gee Gee rocking horse rockers with coloured metal frames, from a single owner collection of Triang rocking horses comprising 10-15 lots, should make £20-£30.
Amongst the dolls, an early 1965 Pedigree Sindy doll wearing a Weekenders outfit, one of several Pedigree Sindy doll lots, should make £50-£80 and two vintage Sasha dolls, Cora and Caleb, both with brown and white stringing and wearing outfits have an estimate of £120-£180 for the pair.
Movie-themed toys for sale include a Sideshow WETA The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring ¼ scale maquette of the Helm of Sauron with an estimate of £80-£120.
How can I find out more?
An illustrated online catalogue is available two weeks prior to the sale.
Browsers can view the lots and bid online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells
Lots will also be on view in the saleroom the day before each sale from 10am to 7pm and throughout the auction.
Anyone requiring further information about lots featured in the sale should contact James Moore on 01900 827800.
When will the sale of Model Railways & Railwayana be held?
This special one-off sale will be held on Thursday, April 13 at the Cockermouth saleroom.
What is in the sale of Model Railways & Railwayana?
This sale comprises a large single owner collection of model locomotives, tracks and other railwayana from a deceased estate in West Cumbria.
The substantial private collection totals hundreds of lots, many in original boxes and in excellent condition.
Highlights include original railway signage from Cockermouth station which closed in 1966, just before the demise of the railway line from Penrith to the west coast.
How can I find out more?
An illustrated online catalogue is available two weeks prior to the sale where browsers can view the lots and bid online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells
Lots will also be on view in the saleroom the day before each sale from 10am to 7pm and throughout the auction.
Anyone requiring further information about lots featured in the sale should contact James Moore on 01900 827800.
What’s next at Mitchells?
Entries are now invited for Mitchells’ next Antiques & Fine Art Sale in March with a closing date of Tuesday February 21 and their Country Sporting Sale in April with a closing date of Friday March 10.
Contact Mitchells on 01900 827800 for free valuations of items for sale.
