Past playthings by a host of famous vintage toy manufacturers will feature in the next Signature sale of Toys and Trains held by the specialist auction house Bertoia in Vineland, New Jersey, on March 25.
The roll-call of European and American brands among the 500-plus lots includes pieces from Gunthermann, Lionel and Märklin, a collection of toys from the French firm of Fernand Martin, and items made by Tippco and Ives.
A particularly choice selection of early tinplate from Märklin is on offer, not only trains, rolling stock and trackside accessories but also a number of desirable boats – battleships and ocean liners.