Vintage games magazines topped the lots in Mitchell’s Vintage & Antique Toy Sale last week.
The most valuable items in the sale were the original first five editions of the 1970s Dungeons & Dragons magazine The Dragon, which had been estimated at £400 to £600 but eventually sold for £1,900 due to their rarity and popularity among collectors.
Also sought-after were editions 1-7 of the original 1977 White Dwarf science fiction games magazine which made £1,600 for the seven.
Highest selling lot among the vintage games was an Amiga 500 computer together with a range of accessories and a large quantity of games disks which sold for £260.
Highlights among a private collection of over 100 Charlie Bears and Steiff soft toys were a large Charlie Bear Wumbles sold for £350 and a Steiff limited edition King Ludwig in its original box which made £300.
Top selling lots amongst the models were a Matchbox super fast car carry case with a selection of Diecast cars which made £200 and a metal model aeroplane of the Canberra VX185 which flew a record breaking double crossing of the Atlantic in 1952 of 10 hours and 3 minutes which made £260.
Five Lego Teknik box sets sold for £300.
Mitchells next major sale will be the three-day Antiques & Fine Art Sale from Wednesday March 26 to Friday March 28, on view in the saleroom from Sunday March 23. Late entries close Friday February 21.
A fully illustrated sale catalogue will be available to view two weeks prior to the sale at the-saleroom.com/Mitchells where people can also register to bid online.
Entries are also invited for Mitchells Country Sporting Sale April 9 to April 11. If you have something to sell related to hunting, shooting or fishing, contact James Moore at the saleroom for a free valuation. The final deadline for entries is Friday March 7.
Mitchells also offer free valuations by appointment at its Cockermouth saleroom and home visits by arrangement, including in the South Lakes & Furness. Valuations for probate and insurance purposes are also available. Contact Mitchells on 01900 827800 to arrange.
