Meet the Team
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.

Michael Bain
Director and Senior Auctioneer

Vanessa Smith
Director and Saleroom Manager

Carol Bain
Director

Stuart Walsh
Auctioneer & Specialist Cataloguer

Simon Kelly
Specialist Cataloguer

Barry Allen
Specialist Cataloguer

Nick Ruebotham
Specialist Cataloguer

Gareth Marken
Specialist Cataloguer

Kevin Fleming
Specialist Cataloguer

Julie Bell
Client Services

Sarah Gibson
Client Services

Susan Risley-Longden
Client Services

Sarah Crump
Client Services

Olivia Richards
Client Services

Mike Smith
Consultant

Fiona Belk
Consultant

James Bretherton
Consultant

Jack McMaster
Saleroom Assistant

Joe Risley
Saleroom Assistant

Noah Foster
Saleroom Assistant

Jake Tebbutt
Saleroom Assistant

Carl Latimer
Saleroom Assistant

Bill Dale
Logistics

Rob Pye
Logistics

Nick Steel
Logistics
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.
*terms and conditions apply
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.

Testimonials
Brilliant auction with great toys. British Toy Auctions and the auction centre at Runcorn are the best!!!
This has just got to be the best auction house for toys in the UK! Super service and rapid delivery.
Excellent service! 5*
Would highly recommend.
Great service again today and really pleased with the lots I won.
Used this auction house for the first time. Very good service and quick replies.