With everything from diecast models to soft toys, model railways to vintage computers, Mitchells next Vintage & Antique Toy Sale features a bumper selection of collectable toys and includes several large private collections too.
It takes place on on Thursday August 8 at Mitchells’ Cockermouth saleroom.
A great condition Meccano outfit no 10 flight of four drawers full of Meccano is expected to sell for £400 to £500.
Over 1,000 diecast vehicles are to be sold including eight original boxed Matchbox vehicles circa 1980, estimated at £50 to £80.
There is also a boxed Auto Millennium Lotus Cortina MK 1 with a valuation of £80 to £120.
A large selection of diecast model aeroplanes includes a boxed Corgi diecast model Avro Lancaster with an estimate of £50 to £80.
Several vintage computers include a boxed Atari 520 ST with an estimate of £50 to £80.
A Japanese Tin Plate M-3 battery operated toy gun in its original box is expected to make £50 to £80.
The sale also features a great mixture of collectable soft toys including Paddington Bear Lucy with an estimate of £80 to £120.
A large collection of model railways features three Bachmann boxed diesel locomotives valued at £80 to £120.
Also a rare child’s pram made by Silver Cross to commemorate 140 years of the company and limited to 140, in excellent condition and with certificates, is expected to sell for £300 to £500.
When does Mitchells Vintage & Antique Toy Sale take place?
Lots are on view in the saleroom on Wednesday August 7 10am to 7pm and throughout the sale on Thursday August 8.
A fully illustrated catalogue can be viewed online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells where buyers can also register to bid live during the auction or leave automatic bids.
Alternatively, those unable to attend the sale can arrange to bid by telephone or leave commission bids in advance by contacting the saleroom.
For further information about lots featured in this auction, including condition reports, contact Mitchells’ toy specialist David Lomas on 01900 827800.
What’s next at Mitchells?
Entries are now invited for Mitchells’ next Antiques & Fine Art Sale in September, with a closing date of Tuesday August 13 and its Country Sporting Sale in October, with a closing date of Friday August 23.
Do you have something you’re considering selling at auction?
Mitchells offers free drop-in valuations at its Cockermouth saleroom Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
So whether it’s a painting, piece of jewellery or something else, just drop by with your items – or a photo if they’re too big to carry – for a free, no obligation appraisal by an expert valuer.
Home visits and valuations for probate and insurance purposes are also available.
