From trains and model cars to Paddington Bear – there’s something for everyone at Mitchells’ latest sale.
To be held on Thursday, August 3, it is the largest Vintage and Antique Toy Sale the Cockermouth antiques firm has held to date and features around 700 lots.
Following the huge success of its specialist model railways sale earlier this year, highlights in this sale include four private collections of model railways, locomotives and railwayana.
Four collections of model railways
The most valuable lots to be auctioned are likely to be 0 gauge locomotives of which there are several with estimates ranging from £200 to £600.
The highest estimated lots are a gas powered Caradoc steam locomotive with remote control in working order which is expected to sell for £400 to £600 and a brass construction five locomotive painted black with its original box which should also make £400 to £600.
Another 0 gauge boxed brass unpainted 2-6-0 crab locomotive has an estimate of £200 to £300.
Other valuable locomotives include a Bing gauge 1 live steam 0-4-0 locomotive circa 1902 with LNWR tender circa 1906 with an estimate of £300 to £500 and a Rapido 00 gauge boxed steam locomotive, GNR, Sterling single No.1 which could make £200 to £300.
Among the railwayana for sale is a cast metal wagon plate of LNER 21-tonne 1944 Darlington 269092 with an estimate of £30-£50.
Unusual lots to be sold include a rare 18th century country craft carved wood carnival head or scarecrow with an estimate of £100-£200 and a Gabrielle Design 1980s Paddington Bear in a rugby outfit which could make £80 to £120.
Other notable items include five Britain’s farm models, tractor 00225, tractor 43091A1, tractor 40511, Disc Arrow 9590 & Buck Rake and slurry scraper 42890 with an estimate of £50-£80.
A late 1950s Monte Carlo Triang pedal car requiring restoration with an operational mechanism and detached steering wheel and a Dinky Slumberland guy van, No 514 with red hubs and smooth tyres should both make £40 to £60.
How can I bid at Mitchells Vintage and Antique Toy Sale?
Lots will also be on view in the saleroom on Wednesday August 2 from 10am to 7pm and throughout the auction.
Anyone requiring further information about lots featured in this sale or free valuations of items for Mitchells’ next toy sale early next year should contact David Lomas on 01900 827800.
What’s next at Mitchells?
As well as a weekly Home & Garden sales on most Thursdays, there will also be an online-only timed Transport Sale from August 10 to August 25. which can be viewed online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells
Entries are now invited for Mitchells next Antiques & Fine Art Sale in September with a closing date of Friday August 4 and the Country Sporting Sale in October with a closing date of Friday August 25.
Contact Mitchells on 01900 827800 for free valuations of items for sale.
