Collectors Gazette

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October 2017 • Issue No 403 • www.ccofgb.co.uk • £3.50
IN-DEPTH FEATURES
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The
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Collecting games is
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A fine and large
Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark,
with 237 figures,
sold for £3,800 on 15 June
Dolls, Dolls’ Houses,
Teddy Bears and
Traditional Toys
30 November 2017
We are now accepting entries for our next
bi-annual auction, typically including antique,
vintage and modern collectable teddy
bears and dolls, dolls’ houses,
early wood, paper and composition toys
An early German wooden
and games and other juvenilia.
shoulder-head doll,
‘Squadron Leader Ted’,
sold for £1,600 on 15 June
For further information, please contact sold for £5,000 on 15 June
Daniel Agnew on
+ 44 (0)1635 580595 or + 44 (0) 7515 004635
[email protected]
81 Greenham Business Park
Newbury RG19 6HW
A Gottschalk dolls’ house,
sold for £1,300 on 15 June
A German composition
A Steiffcentre-seam teddy bear,
Lord Roberts doll,
sold for £4,200 on 15 June
sold for £820 on 15 June
Daniel is joint organiser of the London International Antique Doll, Teddy Bear
and Toy Fair at Kensington Town Hall on 19 November – meet him there!
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AUCTION REVIEW
Trains, planes
CONTENTS
and automobiles
IN THIS ISSUE...
03NEWS 24PRICE GUIDE

The latest news from Find out what Cottees’ recent sale
the world of collecting. your toys could be worth
in our auction round-up. went well, according
05MORE NEWS to the organisers,
32INTRO TO... and once again there
A round-up of stories
from auctions, toy fairs and more! This month we pull up was something to tempt all
a chair and explore the rise of tastes. Nell Hilditch reported
13EASY AS ABC... gaming collectables, from Cluedo that 95% of the 730 lots were
to Catan. sold. The sale featured some
Alwyn Brice takes
interesting live steam pieces,
you through the alphabet 34A THEATRICAL
of vintage toys. with the star of the show
DISPLAY being a 3 ½ inch gauge 0-4-0
14ALL PLATFORMS Alwyn Brice reports from the locomotive based on an LBSC
recent SRP Fairs event in Crawley.
‘Juliet’ design, which sold for
GREAT & SMALL
Mark Nolan gets some 36SUBSCRIPTION £1,200.
Another notable lot was
ideas above his station. OFFER
the Bachmann 31-999X BR
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16 THE MATRA direct to your door and B10la0c0k1, wanhdic h Cwhraosm ep rodTuwciends used condition and fi nished in A selection of the Meccano
SPORTS M530 never miss another issue!
exclusively for Rails of sombre black, this example which went under the hammer.
Eric Bryan looks at models
38TRAINS, Sheffi eld. A somewhat found a new owner for £945.
of the classic avant-garde
French sports car. PLANES, unprepossessing locomotive The slot racing fraternity lot of 14 Tales of Horror and
in 1/76 scale, it nonetheless was also in for a treat since The Vault of Horror comics
BOATS... AND BEER!
18ALTERNATIVE Ann Evans revisits a new addition stirred the railway buffs in Cottees had turned up a selling for £450. Following on
SPACE FIGURES to the toyfair scene, with a trip to the room, and it went all the Scalextric TR4A in bright from the article on Britains
Burton-on-Trent. way down the line to achieve a yellow. This was a race-tuned Swoppets in the last issue of
Gerald Edwards travels through
creditable £195. example and was complete Collector’s Gazette, Cottees
time and space to discover
that not all alien life has to 40 EVENT GUIDE Another interesting railway with its distinctive window sold a collection of the fi gures
come via a big blockbuster. Plan your diary for lot was the Archangel 32mm box that bore chequered fl ag which included a Britains
the month ahead with our Gauge 0-6-4 Moel Tryfan Single decoration at each end. Again, Swoppets Knights of the 15th
20BEST OF BRITISH toy fair and auction listings. Fairlie loco. This was a meths- interest was keen and this Century Trade Box, containing
fi red live steam garden railway lovely example was bagged thirty fi gures – just six short of
Howes, sTthepiss m boacnkth in, tBor iabno ard 44 OBSOLETE OZ example and was a copy of for £180. a complete set, but complete
What gems that used on the Welsh narrow High prices for comics were with all their weapons. This
gaming history, and looks at
some family favourites. has Oz uncovered this gauge railways. In obviously the order of the day, with one made £450. A Japanese Rosko/
month on his travels?
Nomura Astronaut Robot
23 EBUYS 46 SALES & aletatrda ucpte tdo a t hloet soafl ien atenrde, sdte isnp tihtee
Our guide to EXCHANGE
having a temperamental
what's been selling well Buy/sell collectables and
motor, it still fetched £350.
on eBay this month. place your wanted adverts.
Finally, a word on Corgi.
Cottees’ Corgi Toys Grand Prix
Gift Set No.30 comprised kit
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AUCTION REVIEW
Author's collection goes
under the hammer
The recent model celebrated author of a series
train auction at of four books on British Toy
Vectis brought Trains, which are recognized
some fantastic as the ultimate reference
results. The event, which guides for this sub section
saw over 600 lots entered, of model trains. The auction
included The Sussex featured the models included
Collection of Hornby Dublo in Volumes One and Two of
2-rail plus further HO, OO these compendia.
and N Gauge items. There Several of the auction
was also a terrifi c offering lots went for well over their
of Hornby Dublo 3 Rail, Tri- initial estimate, with a DJH
ang, Wrenn, Trix, Kitbuilt Kitbuilt OO Gauge 4-6-0
and Live Steam. Meccano loco and tender Claughton
and other constructional "Breadalbane" No.6017
toys featured plus a doing exceptionally well.
varied selection of general Professionally built and
trains, train related books, painted it was missing
magazines and catalogues. one nameplate to one side ABOVE: A Whitanco WW1 "Barney E1"
The auction also otherwise it was in near Tank which sold for £580.
incorporated the much- mint condition. Fitted with a
anticipated Michael portescap or similar motor. Lot 3005 came from the tin-printed tender and two
Foster British Toy Train It sold for £1400 against a BOTTOM: DJH Kitbuilt OO Michael D Foster Collection. coaches. This clockwork
Collection. Michael is the predicted £150 - £200 Gauge 4-6-0 Loco and Tender. The Whitanco WW1 "Barney O gauge locomotive was
E1" was a very early tinplate factory overpainted in red
clockwork tank in tan with with a black smoke box
embossed rivet detail. It with a tin printed tender in
came with its original black red and cream with "Mar
metal tracks and the hatch Lines” logo to the sides.
at the rear opened to reveal a Two red and cream bogie
substantial clockwork motor. coaches also featured the
Although it had a non-original same "Mar Lines” logos
key the motor still worked to sides. The clockwork
when tested. Generally in motor was working when
good plus condition it did tested and there was some
reveal some light surface light wear to fi nish but
wear and fi nally sold for overall the item was in a
£580. good plus condition. The
Another impressive hammer dropped at £400
item from the collection against a low estimate of
was a Marx 351P over- £60 – I bet someone went
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of the popular construction toy.
late BR Eastern Region, fetched £80. custom built wooden box with
“Gentleman” enamel sign, Railways in miniature brass plaque. Falling short of required!) while a Sutcliffe 1957, which was mounted
with a walking man fi gure, included a Bachmann the £3,000 guideline, it still Models oil can, in light blue on a wooden base, fi nished
was bid all the way to £210. Brassworks museum version made a useful £2,700. with fi ller cap and Sutcliffe in grey and complete with
Star lot was arguably the Doncaster green LNER 4-6-2 Finally, some oddities: the transfers, was snapped up Framco electric motor and
drop case railway wall 'Flying Scotsman' (No. 4472) Tri-ang Swordfi sh Outboard for £25. Preferred lot for illuminated Meccano sign
clock, with ovarine plate with an 8 wheel LNER tender: Motor, fi nished in metallic this writer was the Meccano to the front. Simply lovely,
GWR 664, dial as BR-W, with this lovely combination in green, with a white single factory built shop display this point of sale attraction
a paper label on the reverse a fetching colour attracted propeller realised £40 (boat model of a helicopter, circa fell slightly short of £300. (cid:81)
Over 500 fl acons from the past 5,000 years can be seen in a special
exhibition at the Spielzeug Welten Museum in Basel, Switzerland.
The Storp Exhibition, which runs from 21 October 2017 until 8 April
2018, centres on perfumes and their containers from antiquity right
up until the present day. Flacons were made with the aim of lending a
unique, personal touch to every perfume. Today, these design objects
are recognized as works of art and designs have always been subject
to the zeitgeist of each period, with fl acons are among the most
important marketing tools in the beauty industry. More information
can be found at www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch
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EVENT PREVIEW
Tractor
show set to
return
The second of this on sale during the day.
years Model Tractor, But toys and models are
Construction and only part of the story because
Literature shows is the event has grown in stature
set to take place on Sunday to become an important
1 October. The Spalding resource for collectors of
show is recognised as the tractor literature – a growing
largest gathering of its type trend of interest – with all
for farm toy enthusiasts in the major UK dealers in
Britain, attracting traders attendance. In fact, the scope
and enthusiasts from across of the show extends to all
the UK and Europe. You can areas of tractor collectables;
expect to fi nd a wide selection browse the hundreds of stalls
of obsolete toy tractors on and you will be surprised
offer, as well as the latest what you may fi nd among the
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AUCTION PREVIEW model releases from all the ephemera on offer. There is
TV & film sale leading manufacturers. also an opportunity to add to
Many model makers use your library of tractor books
the event as a platform to and meet some of the authors
release new models. This at the same time.
offers a great advantage to The show will be
The Yeovil The fi lm memorabilia part 1966 is expected to make the show visitors, who are held at the Springfi elds
Collection - a of the collection will be sold as a similar amount.. The able to purchase items not Exhibition Centre (just off
huge private part of Aston’s Film & Music kit comes with a dart gun usually found at regular the A16 bypass), Spalding,
collection of fi lm Memorabilia Auction on 19 pistol, two darts, small palm toy fairs, as well many of Lincolnshire. The centre
memorabilia with a bias September, followed by the gun and holster. Kayleigh the older or unique models offers excellent restaurant
towards James Bond fi lms, toy part of the collection being Davies from Aston’s said: unobtainable elsewhere. facilities and there is ample
as well as an extensive sold on 21 September. “This is a really fun item, The model tractor world car parking. In addition the
collection of 007 collectable Items include a directors and something that we’ve has grown enormously in Springfi elds Festival Garden
toys - will go under chair signed by Sir Roger never seen before here at recent years and this is shopping outlet will cater
the hammer at Aston’s Moore, which according to the Aston’s. The items in this refl ected in the show with those members of the family
Auctioneers later this vendor was used in his offi ce set can be found in quite a new areas of interest such not interested in tractors!
month. at Pinewood studios. With so few other sets by Multiple as dioramas. Several will be Set your sat-nav for PE12
The collection, which many famous names having Toy Makers but this is our on display and they can be 6ET and you can add to your
has taken over 30 years to signed the back, this piece favourite!”. It is expected entered into a competition collection or just enjoy a
amass, is currently being of 007 history is expected to to reach between £300-£400. offering cash prizes for the brilliant day out among the
catalogued, photographed make between £800-£1200. Details and an online best dioramas exhibited. world of miniature tractors!
and valued, and expected Continuing the theme a catalogue for these sales The event will feature a Contact Colin Boor for
to reach between £60,000- James Bond, a 007 P.A.K. can be found online at www. small display of full-sized further details on 07710
£80,000. (Personal Attack Kit), from astonsauctioneers.co.uk. (cid:81) tractors, and a limited- 321471 or visit www.
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Collectors Gazette • October 2017 ›› www.ccofgb.co.uk
(cid:81)
AUCTION PREVIEW
Winner steams
into Sheffield
Medal winners the locomotive sits on was National Collection at York.
in any walk engineered by Mr Tegg. Number 2874 was built in 1930
of life are not The original Crab and withdrawn in the 1960s.
common, as it is Locomotive was designed by Auctioneer John Morgan
with engineered live steam George Hughes for mixed commented: 'Simply the fi nest
models and on 12 October a traffi c use and built between live steam locomotive we at
silver medal winning model 1926 and 1932. Of the 245 built Sheffi eld Auction Gallery have
of an LMS 2-6-0 Hughes Crab in Harwich and Crewe 3 are had the honour to bring to the
is to be auctioned at Sheffi eld left in preservation, including market - the level of detail is
Auction Gallery. Built to 5inch the fi rst locomotive in the outstanding'. (cid:81)
gauge and fi nished in black
with running number 2874.
An exclusive mint edition Hulk comic #181 from 1974 went up
The model was built in fi nest
for auction last month. The comic, which introduces Wolverine to
scale detail over many years
the masses, was sold via the online auction site Catawiki for an
by Thomas Tegg, starting in
the 1990s and culminating in impressive £12,659. Seen as one of the most recognizable comics
a silver medal at the Model in history the lot was part of a larger memorabilia auction which
Engineering Exhibition in included original cover artwork for both Wolverine and Hulk
2008. The level of detail comics, a CGC graded Iron Man #1 which was signed by the cover
and care taken over scale is artist, and a Todd McFarlane/Stan Less signed Incredible Hulk
outstanding, even the track #340 plus vintage Green Lantern comics from 1960.
(cid:81)
AUCTION PREVIEW
Specialist sale
John Goodwin, the with viewing from 8am. a the range of Dinky, Corgi,
Worcestershire based For larger scale model Matchbox and Burago on
auctioneer, have railway fans there are offer. Corgi buses include
announced details several G gauge locomotives several boxed 1120 Midland
of its next specialist sale of and track from a closed Red BMMO motorway
transport and toy related layout, whilst for smaller coaches and early, boxed
items on 13 October. scale modellers can enjoy Routemasters.
The sale of nearly 500 a selection of Hornby Finally for sci-fi fans
lots will include items from Dublo, Tri-ang, Bachmann, Thunderbirds, Tracy
estates, benefi ciaries and Wrenn, Airfi x and Hornby Island, Space 1999 and Dr
from collectors who are locomotives, coaches, wagons Who are all represented,
downsizing their collections. and accessories. with many items being
The sale will commence For diecast modellers sold in boxed condition.
at 10am at the Teme Hall, a boxed Dinky 505 Foden More details are
Three Counties Showground, lorry with chains and boxed available online at www.
Malvern, Worcestershire, Leyland Octopus compliment johngoodwin.co.uk. (cid:81)
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WI country.com A beautifully made model, with working rear
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www.ccofgb.co.uk ›› October 2017 • Collectors Gazette
PRICE YOUR
NEWS IN-DEPTH
GUIDE HOBBY
M y mont h
Auctioneer and television
presenter Tim Weeks tells
us what he's seen and
what he has been getting
up to this month.
As an auctioneer I am sometimes treated to what I
call ‘that feeling’ in this industry. A feeling that I
can only assume is similar to playing one of your
songs in front of a jam-packed festival crowd
To celebrate iconic British toys from the last 100 years, Action Man, Meccano and Hornby trains are
where everyone knows the words, or scoring the winning
among the classics featured on new stamps from Royal Mail. A Royal Mail spokesman said: “British
goal in a World Cup Final for England…Okay, it might not
toymakers enjoyed a reputation for quality and innovation, and these nostalgic stamps celebrate 10
feel that good, but nonetheless it still feels very good!
wonderful toys that have endured through the decades". Spirograph, Stickle Bricks, W Britain toy
So what is this feeling, I hear you ask? Well it starts off
fi gures, Fuzzy-Felt, Sindy Doll and Space Hoppers have also been honoured with a stamp. The stamps
are available now from the British Post offi ce or from Royal Mail's website. with a phone call asking you to look at a ‘large collection
of model cars that used to be my Grandads’. I then jump
into the car hopeful of fi nding a treasure trove of diecast
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INDUSTRY NEWS vehicles which I can get my cataloguing teeth into over the
Specialist sale A new Patron for next few weeks. Now, let me point something out here, not
every house visit turns to gold, if they did then there would
be no such thing as ‘that feeling’ after all.
I arrive at the house to meet a granddaughter and her
the DTCA mother, both lovely, hospitable and friendly. They also have
a house that contains a living room completely taken over
by large plastic boxes, otherwise known as, my kind of living
room! We have a chat and I start looking through the boxes
to see Corgi Classics, The Dinky Collection by Matchbox
The Dinky Toy and who better than Frank and numerous Matchbox Superkings which I mention
Collectors Association Hornby's granddaughter, Cala are all selling rather well, and all of which are in pristine
was started in 2003 for Hopkinson. She took a keen collectors condition. I asked what boxes were buried at the
collectors of Dinky interest in the Association bottom to be told ‘...we put the better ones at the front so
Toys and associated Meccano until her death in 2016. During you could see them easier’. So a nice collection of 1970s
products. Over the years it 2010 Mike Richardson, whose keen interest in both Dinky onwards models that would probably make around £1000
has increased its membership knowledge was well known, Toys and other collectable toys. but probably fall under the ‘quantity’ rather than ‘quality’
and now publishes a quarterly became a second Patron. The DTCA are pleased to category.
Journal. It has a website which The DTCA felt it was time announce that Bryan has agreed ‘Lets load the car’ I say and while we move the boxes I will
includes a forum on Dinky Toys to seek a new Patron and just and they look forward to his get to see the ones hiding at the bottom of the pile. As we
and all aspects of collecting prior to the 2017 AGM they participation in the Association. start moving the boxes into the car I fi nd some Commercials
them and their history. approached Bryan Goodall of To fi nd out more about visit From Corgi, EFE’s and Original Omnibus, all strong sellers
In 2009 it sought a Patron Vectis Auctions. Bryan has a www.dtcawebsite.com. (cid:81) with a good collectors base that are adding to the haul.
Then something happened. I was walking back through
the house to grab the next load when I saw the daughter
carrying a plastic box containing what looked like lots of
For more little blue & white boxes, followed by her mother carrying
nneeww rreelleeaasseess DDCC CCOOLLLLEECCTTAABBLLEESS CCOOVVEERR another box with lots of yellow & blue boxes. I get closer to
GGIIRRLLSS HARLEY QUINN BY fi nd others, yellow boxes too. Then the excitement started.
vviissiitt oouurr JOELLE JONES It was that feeling! We had discovered well over 100 boxed
wweebbssiittee...... SSccaallee:: 28cm Release: April 2018 Corgi, more than
Price: £129.99
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Jack Mathews.
better than
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scoring a World
Cup winner?! (cid:81)
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‘The Jeanne Burley Collection of Toy Soldiers and Figures’
Including Vintage Toys, Tuesday 10th October 2017
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OTTEE
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To include Meccano, Corgi Toys and Diecast Entries Invited
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Viewing on Thursday12th October from 10am to 4pm speak to us fi rst for free impartial advice.
and on the morning of the sale from 9am to 10am Collections arranged countrywide
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