Our Suffolk auctions regularly offer a strong selection of highly collectable vintage toys. The market for vintage toys continues to show impressive demand, with collectors both nationally and internationally prepared to offer robust bids to secure rare items. 

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Some of the most sought-after examples include:

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Tinplate

Japanese and German tinplate clockwork toys are highly popular. Look out for those dating from the 1960s and earlier, especially robots, science fiction and space-themed toys.

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Diecast

The most popular makers of diecast toys include Dinky and Corgi. The original packaging is often as important (if not more so) than the toy itself. 'Mint in box' toys will attract a premium.

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Lead Figures

Britains are the best known maker in this field of collecting. They specialised in lead soldiers, farm yard animals and machinery.

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Live Steam

Mamod and Wilesco are the two key makers of live steam traction and stationary engines. Well-built, privately made engines, known as "scratch built", are also popular with buyers and collectors.

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