Preview of July 17 Specialist Toy Auction by valuer Steve Fulford
Hansons’ passion for selling rare and desirable items is celebrated in Hansons’ July Toy sale.
It is not to be missed with 434 lots to tempt bidders.
Star of the sale is a genuine, ‘long-body’ Sooty hand puppet used in many Sooty Shows and probably on television during the 1970s. It was given to the vendor by his father who worked for Thames Television, which made the The Sooty Show.
We have an excellent selection of superb Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox vehicles, cars, commercials and military vehicles including some rare, mint boxed examples, not forgetting iconic TV-related models inspired by James Bond, Man from Uncle, Captain Scarlet and Batman.
For the railway enthusiasts, Hornby Dublo boxed sets, ‘O’ gauge selection including rare Ace and Basset Lowke examples, one of the highlights being a mint, boxed Ace Bulleid Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive with tender.
If steam is your thing, take a look at the Markie ‘Lady Catherine’ Traction Engine and the c1935 Stuart Turner Engine. If you are looking for ‘rare’ , then the Auto-Route boxed set by Louis Roussy of France could be for you. Set no.1508 made around 1930/40 complete and boxed.
Bidders will also find good selections of Star Wars, Pokémon, Steiff and Charlie Bears and dolls including a magnificent automaton magician doll.
Log on to Hansonslive to see the full catalogue of 434 lots. The auction starts at 9.30am on Monday, July 17.
Auction entries invited
Hansons’ next Specialist Toy Sale will be in October. We offer free valuations and consignments are invited. If you are considering selling, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Send pictures/information via email or WhatsApp, or simply telephone for an appointment.
Toy valuer Steve Fulford: 07966 482337 | [email protected]
Head of Toys David Wilson-Turner: [email protected]
Reception desk: 01283 733988
