VINELAND, N.J.- Collectors in a quest to find rare antique toys in superior condition struck gold at Bertoia’s Nov. 11-12 Toys on World Tour auction, which realized $1,550,000. The 1,502-lot sale was very well attended, with phone bidders keeping …
Earliest Known Darrow Monopoly Game Set Acquired by National Museum of Play
ROCHESTER,NY.- One of the most significant and rare artifacts in toy history—the oldest known version of Monopoly, handmade by Charles Darrow around 1933—has been acquired by the National Museum of Play at the Strong in Rochester, New York. T…
Noel Barrett Presents the Old Salem Toy Museum and Thomas A. Gray Antique Toy Collection
NEW HOPE, PA.- Last May the Old Salem Toy Museum in Old Salem, N.C., closed its doors for the last time on a spectacular collection of antique toys, holiday items, dollhouses, miniatures and other children’s playthings, some dating to as early as …
Forbes’ Tiny Toys will Be Sold at Sotheby’s in New York City
NEW YORK (AP)- The Forbes collection of miniature vintage toy soldiers and boats — from kings and queens to luxury ocean liners and warships — is going on the auction block in December. The charming collectibles have been on view for 25 years…