A Fine Single Owner Collection of Period Tin Toys and early Scalextric’s

We worked with Robert & Cam on the new Donington Auctions website and both gents are great operators whose passion for Antiques and Collectables shines through in everything they do.

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04:22 16 Oct 18

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09:15 25 Oct 18

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06:33 03 Nov 18

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sam sungsate

07:12 15 Apr 19

10/10 for these guys. One of the best auction experiences I've had for a long time. Well staffed, good catalogue, and low buyers premium. As well as that, the auctioneer was very good and efficient, with no fuss and kept up a good pace (especially compared to some collector sale auctioneers I've seen recently!). I look forward to using these guys again.

Laurie Shine

03:41 02 Jan 24

I have been buying through Donnington's for a few years now. I am in WA, so everything needs to be sent here by courier or Aus Post and I have never received a damaged item due to the great work the team do in packaging. Great work.

Sue Jochheim

23:27 15 Aug 22

“Wow”, what an auction!Like many collectors, we have enjoyed putting our collection together over many years. So, when we decided to auction the collection off to pursue other interests, we knew we only had once chance to get it right.After a recommendation from a friend (thanks Tony), we approached Doningtons, and quickly felt comfortable to entrust our collection to them. They listened to us, and put together a campaign that communicated our story to other collectors.What a professional team they are, and through their attention to detail, ideas and hard work, we achieved a result far in excess of what we had hoped for.Cameron and Robbie led the team and steered all the marketing and final auction. They were always available to discuss progress, and very responsive to any input from us. We can’t thank them enough.A big thanks too to the rest of the team, especially to:• Elliot for his expert cataloging, and his editing and perfect choice of music for the videos• Lesley for the You Tube videos and photos of our collection taken whilst still displayed in our home, and• Stefan “the lens” for the photography for the catalogue.All of you contributed to the amazing result, and we have no hesitation in highly recommending Doningtons to others.Karl and Sue Jochheim

Lorraine Doel

05:03 13 May 21

When a loved one passes away and leaves a massive collection of books and car models kits and other auto memorabilia , the one left behind has the task of moving the collection on. Not knowing where to start I took the advice of a fellow enthusiast and engaged the expertise of Donington Auctions , Melbourne , what can I say , Robbie, Cam and their associated team members , did an absolute amazing job in presentation, photography , display and their co-ordination was out of this world. I can't thank them enough for what they did for me and my late husband's collection. It was a complete sell out. Being kept in the loop was paramount for the communication with regards to pricing etc. They did a superlative job, this thank you comes with the highest recommendation of these people to help and assist , thank you once again Robbie and Cam. Lorraine

A Fine Single Owner Collection of Period Tin Toys and early Scalextric’s (#291) 17/11/2025 10:00 AM AEDT - 29/11/2025 6:06 PM AEDT Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 29/11/2025 2:30 PM AEDT

Auction Information

SUNBEAM: A rare large Kingsbury 1927 Sunbeam land speed record clockwork driven tin toy, 47cm long

WYANDOTTE: A rare c1940s Wyandotte Toys USA No.651 Sportsman Convertible pressed tin wind up toy, 32cm long

MOTORCYCLE: A c1950s USSR made wind up tin toy motorcycle with side car, 22cm long

BUS: A c1950s tin plate model bus, with clear plastic roof, opening featuring opening hatch, marked 'Made in Western Germany', 30cm long

SPEED RACER: An interesting c1960s-1970s 'Super Speed Racer' by Plaything (Japan) in form of a Mercedes, 36cm long

TURNER TOYS: A rare late 1920s- early 1930s large pressed steel dump truck by John C. Turner Toy Co. Ohio USA, 67cm long

JRD TOYS: A c1950s-1960s wind up tin toy Citroen H Van by JRD (Jean Robert Delord) Toys France, with 'Antar' lubrication/oil company decals to side panels, measures 35cm long

GOLDEN EAGLE BUS: A c1960s tin toy 'Super Golden Eagle' Continental Trailways articulated bus by Daiya Toys Japan, friction driven, 45cm long

METTOY: A 1960 tin plate wind up truck toy believed to be made by Mettoy (English), 25.5cm long

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A Fine Single Owner Collection of Period Tin Toys and early Scalextric’s (#291) 17/11/2025 10:00 AM AEDT - 29/11/2025 6:06 PM AEDT Closed First Lot Begins Closing 29/11/2025 2:30 PM AEDT

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A Fine Single Owner Collection of Period Tin Toys and early Scalextric’s (#291) 17/11/2025 10:00 AM AEDT - 29/11/2025 6:06 PM AEDT Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 29/11/2025 2:30 PM AEDT