Model Train Sale -- Friday 16th February 2018 10:30 AM
The Model Train sale held on the 16th of February featured British Outline OO Gauge, HO Continental & American Outline, N Gauge and Narrow Gauge; plus Hornby Dublo 2-rail and 3-rail, Dublo and Acho. The sale also included Wrenn and Triang Railways, Trix/Liliput and a Live Steam pair. Also featuring in the sale were Kits & Kitbuilt OO Gauge, Meccano & Other Constructional Toys, plus O Gauge, Gauge 1 & Larger, and Railwayana, Books, Magazines & Catalogues, Pictures, Jigsaws and Prints, Hornby Dublo Display Cabinets and our usual good selection of General Trains.
TV & Film Related - Wednesday 28th February 2018 10:30 AM
The TV and Film related sale to be held on the 28th of February features a fantastic selection of Bronze Age comics from the John Gurney Collection. The predominantly Star Wars, Marvel and DC comics are all in fantastic collectable condition, and are largely from 1970- 1985, however there are earlier and later editions. Also included in the sale are modern and vintage Star Wars, carded and loose figures, boxed and unboxed vehicles and creatures plus transfer sheets, books, videos and statues. The sale also features Doctor Who action figures and collectables; vintage annuals and books including Beano and Dandy; Gerry Anderson vehicles, Sideshow Collectibles figures, Action Man, and games. There is a large collection of electronic games and consoles, plus Lego Technic, City and Star Wars sets. A hand written letter from Charlie Chaplin to a fan is also amongst some interesting signed lots including posters, photographs and pictures.
Charlie Chaplin 1915 hand-written letter to a fan, written in black ink on "Charles Chaplin, Los Angeles, California" (embossed in dark blue) headed notepaper. Chaplin wrote the letter from Los Angeles after completion of his famous film "The Little Tramp". He worked for Essany Studios during this time.
The letter is discoloured and folded and is mounted onto board. There are small holes where the folds intersect and there are tears running along the line of the fold. The ink has faded but remains Good to read.
The letter was sent in response to a young boy who was a fan and used to dress up as Charlie Chaplin- the picture included in this lot is of him dressed as Chaplin.
The letter states: "Oct 20/15. Dear Little George, Received your little card and your picture is very good, thank you. Sincerely Charlie Chaplin". Letter size: 5"/13cm x 8.5"/22cm. Accompanying photograph 5" x 3.25". NB The vendor is the little boy's grandchild. There is a hand-written letter of provenance.
LEGO brick – 60th Anniversary
The 28th of January saw the 60th anniversary of the iconic LEGO brick. The name is derived from the Danish phrase Leg Godt, which means ‘Play Well’. Although the group was founded much earlier, the anniversary of the brick stems from the ‘birth’ of the brick as we know it today – with the internal plastic tubes; LEGO is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials.
Originally manufactured in just five colours they now produce over 60, with over 3,700 different elements. The largest set ever produced, just last year in 2017, contains 7,541 pieces. The Millennium Falcon was part of the Ultimate Collectors Series.
Vectis have sold many ‘Lots’ of LEGO from loose bricks to built models and sealed sets. Although LEGO City and LEGO Technic sets are highly sought after, add a franchise such as Star Wars or Lord of The Rings and your auction value instantly increases.
In October 2017 a pre-made R2-D2 sold for £192 (including Buyers Premium)
whilst a pair of Lord of The Rings sealed sets achieved £156.
Even a large box of loose bricks realised £204 from an estimate of £40 - £60.
The company motto of "Only the best is good enough” certainly shows through with this product, with a constant stream of new builders being introduced to the world of creativity and imagination through play.
If you have a LEGO collection you are looking to auction, get in touch with us via our web page, our email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 01642 750616 and we can discuss the auction process with you.
Vectis are pleased to offer a pair of LNER 3½ inch Gauge coal fired Locomotives in their forthcoming sale on Friday 20th April 2018
Bassett Lowke or similar 3.5 inch Gauge 2-6-2 Locomotive & Tender class V4 LNER No. 3402, coal fired.
Good detail includes Cab Fitting with Bassett Lowke pressure Gauge, Water sight glass, Regulator, reverser, Steam whistle etc.. 6 wheel tender with sprung suspension, hand operated water pump.
All finished in LNER Green with running number 3402 to Cab sides – No boiler history
This was built as a mixed traffic locomotive, lighter than the V2 class and therefore had a larger route availability. Two Locomotives were built in the class 3401 ‘Bantam Cock’, 3402 was unnamed but was known as ‘Bantam Hen’
The Locomotive was withdrawn in 1957
Auction estimate £1200 to £1900
Unknown make/build 3.5inch Gauge 4-4-2 Locomotive and Tender, LNER green based on the Ivatt C1 class named ‘MERDEKA’, No. 3302, Live steam.
Good detail includes Cab fitting with Bonds pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, reverser, Steam whistle, water feed pump etc.
Finished in LNER green with ‘MERDEKA’ nameplate above second splasher, running number 3302 to cab side, LNER lettering to tender sides – No boiler history.
3302 is a fictitious number and name for this class of Locomotive.
Auction estimate £1000 to £1500
For further information please contact Michael Bond on 01642 750616 or Mike Delaney on 01993709424
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