Lots for Auction – Saturday 7th December

Buyers at our December 2015 auction at Itchen Abbas Village Hall
Buyers at our December 2015 auction
The last Auctions in a Day sale of the year this Saturday in Itchen Abbas Village Hall is expected to generate a huge amount of interest, a large number of fascinating Treasures will be on sale and others promised.

Definitely on sale will be a rare piece of the R38 Airship that broke up and fell into the River Humber in 1921. Airship memorabilia is always collectable and bidding is expected to go over £100. Two ‘Imperial Fire Marks from 1840 and 1880 . Before the National Fire Brigade was established, private Fire Brigades offered cover. Their plaques were placed on buildings so in the event of a fire they would be saved by their insurance with the private Fire Brigade.

Sporting fans will be keen to buy a hand written letter dated 1960 by England and F A Cup winning star for Blackpool Stanley Matthews. He apologised for not being able to accept an invitation, as he was still playing for Stoke (aged 45). There is also a thank you letter from Country Singer Billie Jo Spears.

Lego enthusiasts will love the two foot long model of Titanic and for Music Lovers a signed single by Keith Richards. For the Teddy Bear collector a rare pre-WW1 Polar Bear on cast wheels. Originally a nursery room toy for the well to do Edwardian child, this should hit close to it’s estimate of £80.

We also have two good quality albums. One with black and white family photos from the 1920s and the second a large collection of religious cards. Plus a military badges and others.

Other collectables have been promised including 1980’s Hornby Trains and lead soldiers and a recent Paul McCartney autograph.

Come along from 12.30 to view with the auction commencing at 2pm

You can see what sold well at previous auctions in our Auction Reports

Pre WWI Polar Bear wheeled toy
Pre WWI Polar Bear wheeled toy front

Letter from Billie Jo Spears
Thank you letter from Billie Jo Spears
Stanley Matthews letter 1960
Stanley Matthews letter 1960

Religious Cards and Holiday Photos in Albums 2
Religious Cards and Holiday Photos in Albums 2
Religious Cards and Holiday Photos in Albums
Religious Cards and Holiday Photos in Albums

R38 Airship piece
R38 Airship piece
1840 and 1880 Imperial Fire Marks
1840 and 1880 Imperial (founded 1803) Fire Marks

Lego Titanic
Lego Titanic
Keith Richard signed single Take It So Hard
Keith Richard signed single Take It So Hard

Military and other badges
Military and other badges
Two rings and brooch in gold with stones
Two rings and brooch in gold with stones and pearls