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Pre-war 1907 American Flyer Bearcat train set with its original box, estimated at $2,500-$5,000

Boxed 1907 American Flyer train set a head-turner in SJ’s June 18 sale

Pre-war 1907 American Flyer Bearcat train set with its original box, estimated at $2,500-$5,000
1907 American Flyer Bearcat train set with its original box, estimated at $2,500-$5,000

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – On Sunday, June 18, starting at 5 pm Eastern time, SJ Auctioneers will hold a sale titled Toys, Decor, Jewelry Collectibles. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Headlining the sale is a unique pre-war 1907 American Flyer Bearcat train set with its original box. The set includes a cast-iron wind-up engine as well as five cars, all in great condition for their age. The lot carries an estimate of $2,500-$5,000. Also on offer are two American Flyer diesel trains in great working condition.

Another view of the pre-war 1907 American Flyer Bearcat train set with its original box, estimated at $2,500-$5,000
Another view of the pre-war 1907 American Flyer Bearcat train set with its original box, estimated at $2,500-$5,000

Another standout from the vintage toys section is a chipper-looking 1950s Yonezawa tin battery-operated race car, which was made in Japan. It has an estimate of $350-$500.

1950s Yonezawa tin battery-operated race car toy, estimated at $350-$500

1950s Yonezawa tin battery-operated race car toy, estimated at $350-$500

Decorative arts choices include a four-piece set of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, offered with two robin’s egg-blue Tiffany pouches and estimated at $300-$500.

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