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…
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…
The Malcolm Forbes Toy Collection Brings $2.4 Million at Sotheby’s New York
NEW YORK, NY.- A packed salesroom of toy collectors and enthusiasts watched as The Malcolm Forbes Toy Collection achieved $2,388,637 today at Sotheby’s New York. The collection of toy boats, soldiers, motorcycles and classic board games was loving…
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 …
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 …
Bertoia Auctions to Sell Toys from K-B Toys Co-Founder Collection
VINELAND, NJ.- If there were a World Cup for antique toys, the name engraved on the trophy quite likely would be that of K-B Toys co-founder and toy collector extraordinaire Donald Kaufman. The late Mr. Kaufman’s incomparable array of antique and …
Bertoia Auctions to Sell European Toy Vehicles from K-B Toys Co-Founder Collection
VINELAND, NJ.- If there were a World Cup for antique toys, the name engraved on the trophy quite likely would be that of K-B Toys co-founder and toy collector extraordinaire Donald Kaufman. The late Mr. Kaufman’s incomparable array of antique and …
Collectors Could Strike Gold when Little-Known California Toy Collection is Sold
DENVER, PA.- At the heart of Dan Morphy Auctions’ 1,300-lot July 16-17 Premier Auction is a collection of mostly mint/boxed toys that has flown under the radar for nearly three decades. Running the gamut from European, early American and Japanese …