Vectis Auctions

The Specialist Matchbox sale held on the 29^th of April started with part 1 of the Torvic Collection. Lots included boxed and unboxed models, colour trial, pre-production and unfinished models, plus original factory injection moulds, factory labels, decal sheets, leaflets, catalogues and signs form the factory R&D departments. Further items in the sale included Code 2 and 3 models, boxed groups including Superkings and Superfast, Lesney giftware, collectibles era and a number of empty boxes.

The Specialist Matchbox Sale held on the 27^th of April featured a large selection of usual suspects, including Regular Wheel and Superfast models, however the highlight of the sale was a number of pre-production and colour trial models from the 1970s which were consigned by two ex-Lesney employees, David Churcher and John Arnold.

The Model Train Auction held on Friday 22nd April 2022 at the Vectis Thornaby Auction Rooms comprised over 690 lots of Hornby Dublo, Bassett-Lowke, Bing, Fleischmann, Graham Farish, Lima Mainline plus accessories. The sale also included general trains, kit-built items, live steam and railwayana. There was a good selection of constructional toys including Meccano outfits, sets, loose parts and cabinets.

The General Toy sale to be held on the 26^th of April features large groups of vehicles, including cars, commercials, buses, coaches, farm and construction, plus heavy haulage and many others from Corgi, EFE, Vanguards, Lledo, Minichamps, Joel, Siku and many more. Further items include Scalextric, Airfix and Revell kits, games, Lego, vintage gaming consoles, pottery, books, magazines and cabinets.

The delightful doll and teddy bear sale held on Thursday 21st April 2022 at the Vectis Thornaby Auction Rooms offered 518 Lots of artist teddy bears, vintage bruins, Pelham Puppets, Muffy Vanderbear, modern, fashion and antique dolls. The sale also included a superb collection of golly collectables such as ephemera, badges, keyrings, ceramics, figures and books