Star Wars, model railways and a Beatrix Potter collection are just some of the highlights in Mitchells Vintage & Antique Toy Sale later this month.
The sale, on Thursday July 30, features a private collection of Star Wars collectibles, which is expected to attract considerable interest among collectors worldwide.
The collection of boxed and unboxed items includes a large Darth Vader figure measuring 1m 23cm high with an estimate of £80 to £120.
A large quantity of diecast model vehicles, mostly boxed, is also for sale including a Techno Eddie Stobart diecast model with signed boxed estimated at £80 to £120.
Model Railways feature a G Gauge collection including a G Gauge Quarry Hunslet live Steam engine and a G Gauge 4-4-2 Adams Radial Tank, both with estimates of £600 to £900. A Bassett-Lowke 0 Gauge Locomotive Prince Charles is valued at £80 to £120.
A single owner collection of Beatrix Potter collectibles is also for sale comprising 19 boxed Steiff soft toys, including Pigling Bland, The Mouse Tailor, Benjamin Bunny and Tommy Brock, each with estimates of £60 to £80.
The collection also includes a range of over 50 Beswick and Royal Albert figurines, multiple sets of books, a jigsaw, a tea set and more.
Also for sale are further sets of books from a second collector.
Other items for sale include illustrated children’s books, tin plate toys, dolls, bears, Mamod steam models, Britain’s farm and soldiers, vintage comics and games consoles.
Where can I see the lots in the Mitchells Vintage & Antique Toy Sale?
Lots are on view in the Cockermouth saleroom on Wednesday July 29 10am to 7pm and throughout the sale.
A fully illustrated catalogue can be viewed online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells and www.easyliveauction.com/auctioneers/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 Mitchell’s toy specialist David Lomas on 01900 827800.
What’s next at Mitchells?
Entries are now invited for Mitchells next Antiques & Fine Art Sale from September 16 to September 18 which will include a rare Beatrix Potter collection and a large quantity of Percy Kelly artworks.
Mitchells is encouraging anyone with an original Beatrix Potter artefact or Percy Kelly artwork to consider entering them for sale alongside these collections which will attract attention from buyers worldwide. The closing date for entries is August 7.
Mitchells offers free valuations by appointment at their Cockermouth saleroom Monday to Friday 9am to 5am and home visits by arrangement including in the South Lakes, Furness, North Lancashire and The Dales.
To arrange free valuations or home visits, contact the saleroom on 01900 827800. Valuation services for probate and insurance and house clearances are also available.
