Bid Smart: Hubley toy vehicles get collectors’ motors runningNEW YORK — When John E. Hubley began his company in Lancaster, Penn., in 1894, he set his sights on the model train industry. Hubley produced model trains for about 15 years, but stiff competition from Lionel and advancements in electric model train technology became too much. By 1909, the company had begun specializing in […]
Bertoia’s May 20-21 auction revisits toy shop windows of generations past VINELAND, N.J. – If your fondest childhood memories include Saturday morning shopping trips with Mom and Dad, then be prepared to relive the good times on May 20-21 at Bertoia’s. Their auction of 1,000+ lots — which is accessible for bidding absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers — features one of the most comprehensive […]
Vintage dolls, toys and trains await bidders at Stephenson’s, May 25SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – Stephenson’s Auctioneers of Southampton (suburban Philadelphia), Pa., will host its Spring 2012 Dolls, Toys & Trains Auction on Friday, May 25, with Internet live bidding provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. The 295-lot sale will commence at 11 a.m. Eastern Time with a widely varied array of beautiful, fresh to the market dolls. Highlights include […]
Pedal cars to set pace at Showtime sale Mar. 31-Apr. 1ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The 35-year collection of Al and Peg Araiza, collectors in many categories, will headline a massive auction slated for March 30-April 1 by Showtime Auction Services, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Also offered will be the outstanding lifetime pedal car and toy collection of Ed and Christy Ramsey. LiveAuctioneers.com will […]