Rare Walking Batman leads Milestone’s Oct. 13 Premier Toys Auction

Rare TN Japan battery-operated Walking Batman, 12 inches, new old store stock with pristine original Japanese-version box. Est. $10,000-$15,000

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – The color, action and irresistible charm of antique and vintage toys will be on full display during Milestone’s October 13 auction in suburban Cleveland. More than 700 lots ranging from coveted early 20th-century German clockwork characters to mid-century superheroes and flashy ’50s vehicles await collectors, who have the option of bidding live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Prized Asian antiques bound for Jasper52 auction Oct. 2

Iron helmet covered with black lacquer inlaid with mother of pearl, Meiji period (1868-1912). Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Jasper52 will present an online auction of premier Asian antiques on Tuesday, Oct. 2. This finely curated sale brings together ancient Chinese pottery, impressive bronze Buddhas and much more, creating a comprehensive representation of the Asian tradition. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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