Morphy's Toys & General Collectibles Auction Offers 1,362 Rare Lots
On June 2nd and 3rd, Morphy's Toys & General Collectibles will host an auction featuring 1,362 unique lots of antique and vintage toys. A highlight of the event is a substantial 275-piece collection of W Britains' Types of the British Army No. 131 lead soldiers, anticipated to fetch between $25,000 and $45,000. This first edition set, which includes both infantry and cavalry figures, dates back to approximately 1893 and is presented in a wooden box with two compartments. Additionally, a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card is expected to be a major draw for collectors.
Key facts
- Morphy's Toys & General Collectibles auction is scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd.
- The auction includes 1,362 lots of rare antique and vintage toys.
- A first-version 275-piece set of W Britains' Types of the British Army No. 131 lead toy soldiers is featured.
- The toy soldier set has a pre-sale estimate of $25,000-$45,000.
- The set is housed in a wooden box measuring 45 inches by 24 inches by 6 inches with two removable trays.
- Britains' military figures have been popular since the Victorian era.
- The first version of Britains' lead toy soldiers dates to around 1893.
- A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card is also included in the auction.
Entities
Institutions
- Morphy's
- W Britains