03 November 2017
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Extremely rare, this is the most elaborate version of Marklin’s Churchbury Station, complete with ramps: simply gorgeous!
November 11-12 sees Bertoia present its Saturday Fall Signature Sale, with a bonus Sunday session, comprising holiday antiques and trains.
November 11-12 sees Bertoia present its Saturday Fall Signature Sale, with a bonus Sunday session, comprising holiday antiques and trains.
“Everyone who has come in to preview has commented that this is going to be one of the best sales we’ve ever had, and I would definitely agree,” commented Bertoia Auctions’ owner, Jeanne Bertoia. “The quality is very high across the board, with consignments from prestigious collections in every category.”
There is a very peculiar US affinity for money boxes and collectors of the genre will not be disappointed: in all, almost 100 will be up for grabs, including a Lion Hunter, a Punch ‘n Judy version and a Boy Scout Camp. If tinplate is more your line, then the Mickey Mouse example may well appeal.
Pressed steel automotive toys will also feature in strength: the auction will have around 140 for sale to new owners whilst railway buffs will doubtless be drooling over the 2 inch and standard gauge fare that goes under the hammer. As if that were not enough, Bertoia will be auctioning a 1910 tinplate Marklin model of Churchbury Station in immaculate condition: it has come straight from the owner and is expected to realise US$20,000. ■