Vintage Toy Auctions
Vintage Toy Auctions

Sell Vintage Toys and Collectables at Auction

Vectis is the world's leading auction house for selling vintage toys and collectables.

We auction or buy your vintage toy collection here at Vectis Auctions, the World’s largest collectable toy specialist! If you have a vintage toy collection from a single piece to a room of thousands, come to the experts, come to Vectis to ensure the best possible price!


Contact us today on 01642 750 616 or email: collections@vectis.co.uk

We will auction or buy your vintage toys and collectables, including

Automatons, Meccano & Construction Toys, Vintage Board Games & Bagatelle, Noah's Arks, Other Vintage & Classic Toys, Robots & Space Toys, Rocking Horses, Tinplate Toys & Novelties and many more

We have a team of experts ready to catalogue your vintage toy collection to achieve the best prices possible. Our full colour catalogues are available online to our worldwide audience and customer database of over 30 years of trading. Our marketing team will promote your collection at no additional cost and our in-house packing team will then ensure your vintage toy collectables are sent to their new homes throughout the world.

Why use Vectis?

  • World record prices, higher than any other auction house
  • We will pack and ship all your items to a global audience
  • Our team of experts cover all collectable genres
  • Full payment guarantees you against internet fraudsters
  • We will handle any returns or buyer queries
  • One-off commission – no extra lotting fees, photography or marketing fees
  • No collection too small or large
  • Over 30 years’ experience in the collectable toy industry

Whether buying or selling vintage toys, Vectis is the place to choose!

Vintage toys, made of tin, wood, cloth, etc, are usually brightly-coloured and have been around for generations. The toys often depict animals, farm scenes, or even the Queen of England. They are not only nostalgic for adults, but also make for a great collection piece for children. Here are some of the most popular types of vintage toys;

  1. Clockwork Toys: Clockwork toys were popular during the Victorian era. These toys were made out of tin and had a key that when wound, would make the toy move. Popular clockwork toys from England include a soldier marching, a dog walking, and a train running.
  2. Toy Soldiers: Toy soldiers are miniature figures made out of tin that depict soldiers from the British Army. These toys were popular during World War I, and are still collected today.
  3. Automata: Automata are tin plate toys that are operated by a mechanism. They are made up of several moving parts that interact with one another to create a motion. Popular automata from England include a wooden soldier that salutes, a monkey playing the drums, and a horse that gallops, a robot which walks
  4. Pull-Along Toys: Pull-along toys are toys that are made out of tin and are attached to a string. When the string is pulled, the toy moves forward. Popular pull-along toys from England include a duck, a horse, and a car.
  5. Animals: Tin plate animals were popular during the early 20th century. These toys were made out of tin and painted with bright colours. Popular tin plate animals from England include a dog, a cat, and a pig. 

Vintage toys are a great way to both start and add to a collection. These toys are an excellent way to remember the past as well as share a piece of history with the next generation.

We auction and buy: 

  • Metal, tin, wood, cloth toys, etc
  • Vehicles and playsets
  • Boxed or loose vintage toys


Vectis are the Experts 

Vectis hold multiple vintage toy auctions per year, including more tin plate lots than any other auction house.  From vintage robots and rocket ships and wooden animal playsets, the variety and breadth of items available is unsurpassed.

Consistently achieving the best prices at auction for Vintage toys!

 

Sell your collection with us

Looking to sell? If you have a Tinplate & Plastic collection from a single piece to a gathering of thousands, come to the experts, come to Vectis!

Highlighted Lots

Masudaya (Modern Toys of Japan)

Masudaya (Modern Toys of Japan) "Non-Stop Lavender Robot"...

Hammer Price: £1,500

Thursday 22 July 2021 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category:
Brand: 

Apple Computer rare vintage teddy bear, 1984, made by Clara Toys

Apple Computer rare vintage teddy bear, 1984, made by Clara Toys...

Hammer Price: £1,200

Thursday 29 April 2021 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category:
Brand: Clara Toys

Triang large wooden advertising van, good for display. Wooden body with metal steering wheel

Triang large wooden advertising van, good for display. Wooden body...

Hammer Price: £950

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: 
Brand: 

Nomura (TN Japan) Space Patrol Car, blue and white, with tinprinted detail including machine gun

Nomura (TN Japan) Space Patrol Car, blue and white, with tinprinted detail..

Hammer Price: £800

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: 
Brand: Nomura

Moko Georg Adam Mangold (Gama) 1920's pre-war clockwork tinplate Limousine

Moko Georg Adam Mangold (Gama) 1920's pre-war clockwork tinplate Limousine...

Hammer Price: £600

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category:  Tinplate
Brand: Moko

Alice in Wonderland vintage puppets pair, including Pelham: (1) Pelham Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland vintage puppets pair, including Pelham: (1) Pelham Alice in Wonderland...

Hammer Price: £520

Wednesday 3 July 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Puppets
Brand: Pelham

Gama Toys No.1000 Strato Clipper Vintage Airliner - silver lower fuselage and wings

Gama Toys No.1000 Strato Clipper Vintage Airliner - silver lower fuselage and wings...

Hammer Price: £480

Tuesday 15 March 2005 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category:
Brand: Gama

British vintage wooden dapple grey rocking horse, amber and black glass eyes, open mouth

British vintage wooden dapple grey rocking horse, amber and black glass eyes, open mouth...

Hammer Price: £460

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Rocking Horses
Brand:

Airfix - Patt. No' 1624 (51400-4) - F.N. Rifle, second version, circa, 1975

Airfix - Patt. No' 1624 (51400-4) - F.N. Rifle, second version, circa, 1975...

Hammer Price: £440

Wednesaday 24 January 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category:
Brand: Airfix

Fairylite vintage Gerry Anderson Stingray 100 Shot Repeater Water Pistol

Fairylite vintage Gerry Anderson Stingray 100 Shot Repeater Water Pistol...

Hammer Price: £420

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Tinplate
Brand: Fairylite

Mobo (UK)

Mobo (UK) "Popular" pressed steel Pedal Car, circa 1950 ,red, white disc wheels and rubber...

Hammer Price: £420

Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Tinplate
Brand: Mobo

Meccano Scratch Built model of a Bugatti Roadster

Meccano Scratch Built model of a Bugatti Roadster. Please note all parts are repainted...

Hammer Price: £360

Thursday 27 JUne 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Retro Toys
Sub Category: 
Brand: Meccano

Marx Toys vintage 8

Marx Toys vintage 8" The Lone Ranger Rides Again Lone Ranger figure, Mint complete sealed bag...

Hammer Price: £320

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: 
Brand: Marx Toys

Cast iron horse drawn wagon, unknow maker (possibly Wilkins or Dent), age relate wear to paint

Cast iron horse drawn wagon, unknow maker (possibly Wilkins or Dent)...

Hammer Price: £240

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Tinplate
Brand: 

Meccano Late 1940's Traction Engine. Binns Road Factory built shop window display model

Meccano Late 1940's Traction Engine. Binns Road Factory built shop window display model...

Hammer Price: £420

Thursday 23 November 2023 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Construction
Brand: Meccano

Ventura (Italy) wooden clockwork battleship, tinplate guns and railing, green and grey with red

Ventura (Italy) wooden clockwork battleship, tinplate guns and railing, green and grey with red...

Hammer Price: £200

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | 10:00
Item Category: Vintage Toys
Sub Category: Tinplate
Brand: 

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