Models, Toys, Dolls & Games

Collecting toys will undoubtedly evoke nostalgic memories of a long-gone childhood – from die-cast models (including Dinky Toys and Corgi), model railways, toy soldiers, dolls, teddies, games and general juvenilia, such as Meccano and LEGO, there is wealth of choice in this collecting area.

Victorian scale model of the Parthenon

10 April 2000

UK: Two Victorian scale models of ancient temples turned up in the salerooms at the start of Spring, the Temple of Solomon at Bonhams on March 29 (see "Victorian scale model of the Temple of Solomon", above) and this erudite copy of the Parthenon at the Chester salerooms of Halls on April 5.

Rare Schönner 75mm spirit fired train set

24 January 2000

UK: THE rare Schönner 75mm spirit fired train set of c.1902 which topped Christie's South Kensington's Trains Galore sale on December 21 at £10,000.

Rare Matchbox crane fetches £2600

13 September 1999

UK: Vectis, the Stockton-on-Tees auctioneers hosted their monthly sale at The Royal National Hotel in London on September 8.

Bamfords: Antiques, Interiors, Estates & Collectables; 15 May 2024 - 10:00 AM
Hall's: Silver, Jewellery & Watches; 15 May 2024 - 10:00 AM
Tennants: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools; 15 May 2024 - 10:30 AM
McTear's: Antiques & Interiors; 16 May 2024 - 09:30 AM
Plakas Auctions: Asian Works of Art; 17 May 2024 - 12:00 PM
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