News, Views Etc . . . Vectis July Dates

I'm afraid I didn't manage to tell you about yesterday (Tuesday)'s Doll & Bear auction as I ran out of Internet on Monday night and had to go to the bank in the morning to sort funds out! An expedition which now involves weaving and bobbing through the herds of idiot pink-monkeys who think face-masks are only for operating rooms? Hopefully the doll and bear people A) knew about it and B) don't rely on coming here to be reminded!

However there are five more dates in the July Calendar, and the next is on Thursday of this week, with a figure sale on the 31st.

In total the dates are;

• Tuesday 14th - Doll & Teddy Bear Sale
• Thursday 16th - General Toy Sale
• Friday 17th - Specialist Sale
• Friday 24th - Model Train Sale
• Thursday 30th - Specialist Diecast & Toy Sale
• Friday 31st -  Military, Civilian Figures, Equipment & Accessories Sale

Thursday 16th July 2020 - General Toy Auction

Lot 1219

"The General Toy sale to be held on the 16th of July features large groups of boxed and unboxed diecast models including Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Franklin Mint, Vanguards, EFE, Hot Wheels and many more. Lots include Corgi Classics, Original Omnibus, Heavy Haulage and Eddie Stobart, plus Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, and Superfast. Trains and railways sets including Thomas and Friends, Lego, DVDs Videos, books, magazines, soft/plush toys, music related items, vintage games and film equipment, display cases, Scalextric, tinplate and black and white prints."

Catalogue here

Friday 17th July 2020 - Specialist Die Cast Toy Auction

Lot 2486

"The Specialist Sale to be held on the 17th of July features six private owner collections plus many other items. Private Owner Collection #1 includes boxed and unboxed Dinky cars, trucks and construction vehicles, plus trade packs, motorcycles, military and aircraft. The Argentinian Collection features 200 lots of boxed and unboxed Corgi including TV and Film, Dinky Cars and commercials, plus ships and French Dinky.  The Warwickshire Collection includes Corgi, Dinky, French Dinky and others, and The Birmingham Collection includes European and Continental lots from Majorette, Siku, Tomica, Tekno, Solido, Corgi, Dinky and French Dinky. The Swiss Piccolo Collection features mixed groups, multipacks, Gift Sets and Limited-edition models from Schuco Piccolo; and The Surrey Collection includes 32 lots of Corgi Gift Sets and cars, Dinky and French Dinky. Further items in the sale include Solido, Dublo Dinky, OO Gauge passenger groups, Model Pet (ATC), Lansdowne, Brooklin, Marx (Tinplate), Triang Spot on and many more."

Catalogue here

Friday 24th July 2020 - Specialist Toy & Model Railway Sale

Lot 3606

Press blurb hasn't been issued for the railway sale yet, but the catalogue is up online here