Herend, Steuben, Daum and more at SJ Auctioneers, Oct. 23

Extra-large black fishnet pattern Herend elephant, estimated at $2,500-$5,000
Extra large black fishnet pattern Herend elephant, estimated at $2,500-$5,000
Extra-large black fishnet pattern Herend elephant, estimated at $2,500-$5,000

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers will hold an online-only Fall for the Auction of Collectibles sale on Sunday, October 23, beginning at 4 pm Eastern time. The auction features more than 250 lots of toy cars and trains, paperweights, art glass, porcelain, decor, sterling silver, jewelry and Disney collectibles. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The small world of Britain’s now-classic Dinky Toys

This circa-1935 Dinky pre-war No.28/2 trade box (A1009), including six delivery vans, achieved $11,505 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2019. Image courtesy of M&M Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This circa-1935 Dinky pre-war No.28/2 trade box (A1009), including six delivery vans, achieved $11,505 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2019. Image courtesy of M&M Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This circa-1935 Dinky pre-war No. 28/2 trade box (A1009), featuring six delivery vans, achieved $11,505 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2019. Image courtesy of M&M Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Dinky Toys are a beloved collectible that were first produced in 1933 by Frank Hornby of Hornby Railways, a British maker of model electric trains. These die-cast zinc cars and vehicles were first known as Hornby Modelled Miniatures and were designed as accessories to the company’s O gauge train line.

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