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Vectis Auctions Collectibles Specialists
I've had the privilege and honour to be able to write about toys from
a great number of people and companies. All of them
are special to me, and I am humbled by the kindness of everyone.
I had visited the Vectis Auctions Collectibles Specialists a few times
but never really spent enough time at this exceptional website and auctioneer.
So earlier this week, when I wanted to research a toy, I went there.
WoW!
I found the information that I was looking for, but decided to stay a little longer.
An hour passed as if it was 5 minutes, and I know I had to write about this exceptional company.
They describe themselves as
"Vectis the World's leading toy and collectibles specialist"
The analogy that I can "try" and make is like going
to a library and asking for a dictionary, and the librarian guides you to
the Encyclopedia Brittanica.
And so, I wrote to Vectis Auctions, and within a few days, I received
a nice reply from the Marketing Director, Mr. Jordan Orange. He replied that I had the permission, and I wrote another letter to ask some other questions.
My first selection for today is a "tethered car".
I selected this item, because I have never seen one go to auction, and even
up here in Montreal, I never saw one. I'd seen tethered cars on television,
but mostly in the USA. A "Tethered Car" is a gas-powered toy with a long strong cord attached to a central post in the middle of an oval racetrack that goes round and round a large area. These toys were very unique in the sense that they needed a special track with protected fences for fans to be protected in case of an accident.
These small-sized cars were very popular in the 1930's-1940's.
They also went very fast around an oval circuit (200 mph or 321.9 kph).
I've never had a car that could go more than 100 mph (160 kph), nor did I ever even try to drive that fast!
Description Below:
Distler of Germany tinplate clockwork Vintage car circa 1915-
original red body with detailed tinprinting which is GoodPlus to Excellent,
black chassis and wings, brown seats and spoked wheels have been expertly
restored, original lithographed driver with bevel-edged cut glass fold down
windscreen and tinplate surround, with 2 x front headlights and opening foot lockers to running boards, fitted with clockwork motor to rear wheels - a very nice period item.
Length: 31 cm / 12.2"
Description Below:
Meccano Constructor Car No. 2- large scale tinplate clockwork
construction toy of pre-war (WWII) origin - red, blue cycle wings seat, plated parts, with driver and boat tail rear body, steerable front wheels, slight fatigue
to one rear wheel, unusual item is wired for electric lights with the contemporary accessory which was available at the time. Excellent bright example in Fair card box with illustrated blue lid (water mark on top) with operating instructions, wiring instructions for lights, Meccano key and is even supplied with a manufacturer's test slip.
Description Below:
Dinky No.60M pre-war 4-engined Flying Boat
dark blue early diecast fuselage with solid V-shape
Meccano Constructor Biplane Aircraft large scale model is blue,
white, clockwork operationwith propeller and wheels
(tyres have started to perish), supplied with Belgian Airforce roundrels
Description Below:
Jep (Made in France) tinplate low wing single-engined
Fighter Aircraft, being a model of a Dewoitine F260 Float Plane in red and silver,with pilot call sign F.260 Clockwork motor drives 4-bladed propeller.
Wing-span 48 cm (18.9"), length 33 cm (13"), and height 22 cm (8.67").
One of the best Jep toys - Good Plus to Excellent.
Description Below:
Carette River Boat c. 1906 fully restored clockwork
river boat by Carette of Germany, replacement rear canopy and flags,
flat lead figured on deck are original with cloud shaped key to funnel.
Length: 45 cm. /17.71 inches
So this is my introduction to Vectis Auctions COLLECTIBLE SPECIALISTS.
I'm sure many of you will visit this exceptional resource and auctioneer.
So that's it for today,
As always, thanks for dropping by,
and have a great part of the day or night,
wherever you may be.
I can always be reached at
toysearcher@gmail.com
and my name is
(Mr.) Stacey Bindman
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