Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Bertoia Auctions
Goes International
I've been writing since 2011, and Bertoia Auctions is one of the earliest auctioneers
who gave me their permission to write about their fine company, and of course their toys.
What I liked about them was their high-quality photography, their descriptions of the toys, and their catalogues. They produce great catalogues that one can be purchased in advance of the auctions. The catalogues are so popular, that you can even still buy old catalogues from past auctions, through individuals or companies that sell them.
Today's post is about John and Adrienne Haley
"The May Signature sale will be an exclusive auction of the personal collection of
one of Britain's most influential toy-collecting couples: John and Adrienne Haley.
Within the industry, the Haley name is both significant and respected. This quietly spoken Yorkshire couple has made an immense contribution to the collecting hoppy over the past
half-century, supplying grateful US buyers with rare, high-quality European toys and choice iron banks.
"This will be an auction to reach all corners of the world!"
And so it was, that this auction came to be, with an exceptional number of people
in the USA bidding on this most-exceptional collection of rare toys*
Description from Bertoia Auctions on about this Exceptional Auction
"The personal collection of one of Britains's most influential toy-collecting couples:
John and Adrianne Haley.
Within the industry, the Haley name is both significant and respected. The best of mechanical and still banks, Marklin & German tin boats, European trains and luxury autos, lead and composition figured, along with some added surprises."
Description
"254. MARKLIN FIRE HOUSE WITH THREE ENGINES | Germany, extremely rare and desirable, hand painted, clockwork fire trucks set inside engine house via a wheel stopper, three levers at side of fire house release the pre-wound trucks which can race out, no detail was spared in the making of this toy masterpiece, having a single piece from this fire toy is a great accomplishment, having the entire set is simply incredible and very few collectors in the world ever have. Book example featured on page 155 of David Pressland's "Great Book of Tin Toys." | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 22" l. | Two black hose reels are added, three of six total headlights are originals, rear rack on ladder truck is glued, three crossbars insignificantly reattached on one ladder, some of the rubber tires are fine quality replacements, overall (Excellent Condition) | $80,000 - $120,000"
Sometimes, it's best to just let the photos "speak for themselves".
As the expression goes "a picture is worth a thousand words."
Thanks for dropping by,
and have a great day.
My name is (Mr.) Stacey Bindman,
and I can always be reached at:
toysearcher@gmail.com
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