VINELAND, N.J. – Bertoia Auctions welcomed spring with a beautiful selection of rare American and European antique toys and banks at their March 24-25 Signature Sale, which exceeded $1.8 million. The 708-lot event was highlighted by fine mechanical banks and bell toys from the renowned Rudd Trowbridge collection, Phil and Joan Steel’s prize collection of French-made Martin windup toys, and additional high-quality consignments. Absentee and Internet live bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – If anyone wondered whether new collectors were still entering the antique toy hobby or not, they got their answer last spring when Milestone Auctions closed the books on their headline-making Antique Toy Spectacular. Toy fans worldwide are still buzzing about the Popeye and Olive Oyl Tank that brought a record $105,000 at that sale. On September 24, Milestone will roll out a fresh offering of outstanding vintage toys from the Mark Smith Collection, with high-quality additions from other consignors.
VINELAND, N.J. – On September 8-9, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers, Bertoia’s will auction the antique toy collection of the late Bill and Stevie Weart, a couple whose contributions to the toy hobby were immense. Anyone who ever had the privilege of visiting the Wearts at their magnificent home in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was left with the impression that they had witnessed something exceptional for these times. Their grand three-story residence, which was situated in a tranquil parklike setting, visually reflected what was most important to them in a home: fine architecture, tasteful furnishings, a garden that beckoned wild birds, and most of all, an interior design plan that prioritized the display of their spectacular toy collection.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – On Sunday, January 30, starting at 3 pm Eastern time, SJ Auctioneers will hold an eclectic sale titled Silverware, Jewelry, Designer Scarves and Toys. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Toy train collectors, this is your signal: SJ Auctioneers will host a sale titled Prewar-Postwar Trains Vehicles Toys and Dolls on October 17, starting at 4 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
LYNBROOK, N.Y. – An American Flyer G. Fox & Co. S gauge toy boxcar train, from a very limited production set made in 1946, chugged off with $18,975 in Day 2 of a two-day, online-only Toy & Train auction held August 11 and 12 by Weiss Auctions. The boxcar was the top lot in an auction that grossed $400,000 and set record prices. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.