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Toys For The Collector

We have been holding toy auctions at Special Auction Services since 2002. The Toys for the Collector auctions contain a large and diverse selection of toys.

The toy auctions contain Diecast (Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox), Lead and Plastic Figures (Britains, Johillco, Charbens, Timpo), Model trains and models (Marklin, Hornby, Fleischman, lehmann), Dolls (Armand Marseille, Simon & Halbig, Kathe Kruse, Kammer & Reinhardt), teddy bears (Steiff, Merrythought, farnell, Schuco), Tin Plate and other vintage and Colletable Toys.

Since 2007 we have continued Christies` 20 year traditional Trains Galore auction. This specialist train auction contains railway ephemera and all gauges of model trains. For each of our specialist auctions we produce a full colour printed catalogue, as well as an online catalogue that you can view below.

Auction Dates for 2010 are: 23rd January, 24th April, 10th July and 9th October (also see Trains Galore).

Specialist Doll Auction on 22 May 2010 - Click Here

For a FREE auction valuation and sample catalogue contact our Toy and Train Experts Nigel or Hugo at Special Auction Services on 0118 971 2949.

2010 July: Toys for the Collector 10-07-2010

Toys for the Collector Auction

Saturday 10th July 2010 at 10:00

Sections and Lots include:

Dinky = 1 to 136
Corgi = 137 to 266
Matchbox = 267 to 316
Various Diecast = 317 to 525
Figures = 526 to 562
Collectables = 563 to 663
Railway: 00 / H0 and 0 Gauge  = 664 to 745
Aero Engines = 746 to 800
Models = 801 to 808

Viewing: Thursday 8th July & Friday 9th July from 10:00 to 17:00, and Saturday 10th July from 08:30 to 10:00

Glossary for Aero Engines = P - Poor; G - Good; VG - Very Good; EXC - Excellent; LN - Like New; N - New; IB - In Box; NIB - New In Box; D - Diesel; GP - Glow Plug

Please note there are 50 lots per page

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2010 May: Dolls & Teddy Bears 22-05-2010

Saturday 22 May 2010 at 11:00

Dolls & Teddy Bears

including, bisque, porcelain, wax, celluloid, plastic and vinyl dolls, dolls houses and furniture, games and collectables, and teddy bears

Viewing Thursday 20 May from 10:00 to 17:00, Friday 21 May from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday 22 May from 09:00 to 10:45

We are sorry that we are experiencing problems with our images! Please visit www.the-saleroom.com/sas or call us on 0118 971 2949.

Live bidding is available through the Antiques Trade Gazette - Click Here

Please note there are 50 lots per page

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2010 April: Toys for the Collector auction 24-04-2010

Toys for the Collector

24 April 2010 at 10:00

Viewing will be from 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 April, otherwise by appointment

Click here for Prices Realised

Lots included in the Toy auction:

Dinky: Lots 1 to 197
Corgi: Lots 198 to 313
Matchbox: Lot 314 to 360
Various Diecast: 361 to 437
Figures: Lots 438 to 493
COllectables: Lot 494 to 520
Toys: Lots 521 to 537
Trains: Lots 538 to 808
Aero Engines: Lots 809 to 899

Glossary for Aero Engines = P - Poor; G - Good; VG - Very Good; EXC - Excellent; LN - Like New; N - New; IB - In Box; NIB - New In Box; D - Diesel; GP - Glow Plug

Please note there are 50 lots per page

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2010 January: Toys for the Collector 23-01-2010

Toys for the Collector Auction

Saturday 23rd January 2010 at 10:30

Sections and Lots include:

Dinky = 1 to 257
Corgi = 258 to 267
Matchbox = 268 to 416
Various Diecast = 417 to 485
Figures = 486 to 539
Collectables = 540 to 567
Toys = 568 to 604
00 / H0 and 0 Gauge  = 605 to 703
Teddy Bears = 704 to 717
Dolls = 718 to 732

Viewing: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd January from 10:00 to 17:00, and Saturday 23rd January from 09:00 to 10:20

January Toy Auction - View Prices Realised - Click Here

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2009 October: Toys for the Collector 10-10-2009

Toys For the Collector

Saturday 10th October - 10:30

The toy auction contains 750 lots. Including 200 lots of  Dinky, along with Corgi, Matchbox, and Various Diecast. There is a wide range of traditional and tin toys, lead figures, model trains, dolls and teddy bears.

Viewing: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday 10th from 08:30 to 10:20, otherwise by appointment.

For a printed colour illustrated toy auction catalogue, please contact us.

 

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2009 July: Toys for the Collector 11-07-2009

Toys For the Collector

Saturday 11th July - 10:00

The toy auction contains 800 lots. Including, a large collection of lead and plastic figures, Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Various Diecast, traditional and tin toys, model trains, dolls and teddy bears.

Viewing: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday 11th from 08:30 to 10:00, otherwise by appointment.

For a printed colour illustrated toy auction catalogue, please contact us.

 

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2009: 4th April: Toys for the Collector Auction 04-04-2009

Toys for the Collector

Saturday 4th April 2009 at 10:30

Viewing on Friday 3rd April 10:00 - 17:00 and Saturday 4th April 09:00 - 10:20, otherwise by appoinment.
 
The toy auction has over 740 lots. Please contact us for your colour illustrated printed catalogue.
 
Subjects:
Dinky Toys 1-120
Corgi Toys     121-232
Matchbox 233-353
Various Diecast    354-415
Figures    416-434
Collectables    435-486
Toys    487-534
Narrow gauges    535-543
00/H0 Gauge    544-653
0 Gauge     654-684
Wide gauges and models    685-689
Teddy Bears    690-706
Dolls    707-741
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2009 January: Toys for the Collector 10-01-2009

Toys for the Collector Auction

Saturday 10th January 2009 at 10:30

We are sorry that we do not have the images available for this Toy Auction as we have a server issue. All of the text is available, or you can view images at the Antiques Trade Gazette website (www.the-saleroom.com/sas).

Alternatively, please contact us to order a colour illustrated catalogue for only ?7.50.

The toy auction contains 700 lots including Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Various Diecast, Tractors, Britains, Figures, TV and Film collectables, Toys, Triang-Minics, Railways, Teddy Bears and Dolls.

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2008 December: Trains Galore 12-12-2008
TRAINS GALORE: Friday 12th December 2008 at 11:00
 
Viewing will be on Thursday 11th December 10.00 to 8.00 and Friday 12th December 09.00 to 10.45.
 
Evening Reception: We will be holding a late viewing on the Thursday, and we would be delighted if you would come and join us for a mince pie and a mulled wine.
 
Sections and Lot Numbers:
 
Railway Collectables:    1-22
Small Gauges:        23-71
00 and H0 Gauges:     72-231
0 Gauge:        232-571
Gauge I:   572-592
Gauge II and (U.S.) Standard Gauge:  593-598
2 1/2 inch Gauge:     599-600
3 1/2 inch Gauge:    601-606
5 inch Gauge:     607-608
Models and Engines:    609-641
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2008 October: Toys for the Collector 11-10-2008

Toy Auction: 11th October 2008

The catalogue for this Toy Auction is available online at The Antiques Trade Gazette website. To view the Toy Auction online go to:

http://www.the-saleroom.com/

The Toy auction contains over 850 lots and includes: diecast, toys, dolls, teddy bears and 00/H0 gauge, 0 gauge and other model railway items. Also in the Toy Auction is a large collection of James Bond and other Film Memorabilia items from a Faulklands War Veteran.

You can order a colour printed catalogue for only ?7.50 call us to organise your annual subsription.

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2008 July: Toys for the Collector 05-07-2008

Toys Auction - Saturday 5th July

The printed colour illustrated catalogue for this Toy Auction is now available and can be sent to you for only ?7.50. Please contact us to order you copy.

There are over 800 lots with the toy auction including Dinky, Corgi and other Diecast, along with Teddy Bears, Dolls, Collectables and Toys. The toy auction also includes model trains, of 00/H0 Gauge, 0 Gauge, and Gauge One.

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2008 April: Toys for the Collector 05-04-2008

Toy Auction: 5th April 2008

This Auction has now passed.

The April toy auction contained over 830 lots. The printed colour illustrated catalogue is available.

The auction included the Schell Diecast and Toy Collection from Amsterdam, The Mike & Sue Richardson catalogue collection (part 3), and the Mike Williams collection of games.

Please contact us to order your colour printed catalogue or to organise your annual subsription.

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2008 January: Toys for the Collector 19-01-2008

Toy Auction: January 2008

We are sorry this catalogue is not available online. To order a colour printed catalogue or the prices realised please call the telephone number above or send us an email.

The next toy auction will be 05/04/08 and includes the Schell diecast and toy collection.

 
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