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Following on from its successful sale on November, which was part of its best week, ever – toy auction house Vectis is to offer its latest collection of tinplate toys on March 17th.

Some 800 lots of tinplate and other toys once again mostly mint and boxed, which come from a famous Greek collector and form the second part of the "Greek Collection." They represent tin toys from many British, European, Japanese and U.S. manufacturers and include examples from Triang, Gama, Techno and Tipp to name but a few.

"The November sale saw dealers from all over Europe and the rest of the world bidding on the items, both in the room and on the Internet," said David Bowers, one of the auction houses tinplate experts. He added: "The next sale should be no exception. There are some great items on offer rarely come up for auction in such superb condition.

David Bowers is pictured with some of the items from the sale. They are starting from the left a UK make Ranlite Bakelite Saloon Car Boxed 1950s £700-£900. A German Arnold Military Police Jeep 1950s £150 - £200. A German Tin Tipper Truck 1950s £150 - £200. A boxed Gama Airliner 1950s, £200 - £300.A German Tipp and Co Military Truck 1950s £100 - £150 and a UK Victory Models MG Sports Car £80 - £120.

David said: "There are many items for those who are starting to collect as well as more the more expensive items.

"There is an excellent Triang Minic vehicle section of both pre and post war vehicles as well as a novelty and Robot section and for the first time a section devoted to Wells Brimtoy Pocketoy models which are becoming increasingly popular. There really is something for everyone."

For more details visit the Vectis web site.

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