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The People Behind British Toy Auctions

Our helpful team is always on hand to lend assistance. Learn more about our individual specialties, and get to know the people who will treat your vintage toys and collectibles with the care and respect they deserve. You can also reach out to a certain team member if you have any specific queries, ensuring your question is answered by the right person.

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Michael Bain

Director and Senior Auctioneer
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Vanessa Smith

Director and Saleroom Manager
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Carol Bain

Director
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Barry Allen

Specialist Cataloguer
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Simon Kelly

Specialist Cataloguer
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Stuart Walsh

Specialist Cataloguer
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Nick Ruebotham

Specialist Cataloguer
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Mike Pilat

Specialist Cataloguer
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Kevin Fleming

Specialist Cataloguer
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Julie Bell

Client Services
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Sarah Gibson

Client Services

Susan Risley-Longden

Client Services
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Sarah Crump

Client Services
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Olivia Richards

Client Services
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Mike Smith

Consultant
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Fiona Belk

Consultant
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James Bretherton

Consultant
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Jack McMaster

Saleroom Assistant

Jake Tebbutt

Saleroom Assistant

Carl Latimer

Saleroom Assistant
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Bill Dale

Logistics
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Rob Pye

Logistics
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Nick Steel

Logistics
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Stephen Moorfield

Cortex Accounting

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Joy Lewis

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Paul Massey

Photography

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Free Collection Anywhere in the UK

Do you have a vintage toy or collectable that you would like to see placed in one of our auctions? We offer a free collection service* from anywhere in the UK, meaning you do not have to travel to Runcorn, Cheshire to enter your toys.

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Our Catalogue

View the most recent collections added to our catalogue. There is a wide variety of vintage toys, models and collectables up for sale in our next auction, covering the best toys from yesteryear.

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Testimonials

Brilliant auction with great toys. British Toy Auctions and the auction centre at Runcorn are the best!!!

Peter Sellers

This has just got to be the best auction house for toys in the UK! Super service and rapid delivery.

James Cookun

Excellent service! 5*
Would highly recommend.

Lucy Bretherington

Great service again today and really pleased with the lots I won.

Ian Parr

Used this auction house for the first time. Very good service and quick replies.

Alan Rawlinson