Toys, Models & Collectables Auctions in Staffordshire

Leighton Hall Auctions’ specialist department for antique and vintage toys offers a nostalgic journey through the playful past. Based in Staffordshire, we provide expert toy valuations and auctions for clients across Staffordshire, Cheshire, the West Midlands and beyond.

Our auctions feature a diverse selection of toys, ranging from early 20th-century tinplate toys to mid-century dolls, model trains, diecast vehicles and action figures. Each item is carefully appraised for its historical significance, condition and rarity, ensuring an authentic and rewarding experience for collectors and sellers alike.

Whether you are looking to sell a single item or a complete toy collection, our Staffordshire-based specialists provide expert valuations and professional marketing to help achieve the best possible results at auction.

Selling Toys at Auction in Staffordshire

If you are considering selling vintage toys, model trains, dolls, teddy bears or collectable toys in Staffordshire, Leighton Hall Auctions offers a trusted and professional local service.

We regularly handle toys from across:

• Staffordshire

• Stoke-on-Trent

• Newcastle-under-Lyme

• Stafford

• Stone

• Uttoxeter

• Lichfield

• Cannock

• Surrounding West Midlands and Cheshire areas

Our experienced team understands the toy collectors’ market and provides:

• Free toy valuations in Staffordshire

• Specialist advice from toy experts

• Professional photography and cataloguing

• Targeted marketing to collectors worldwide

• Competitive commission rates

• Friendly, personal local service

We welcome individual items, specialist collections, and toys from house clearances, estates and inherited collections throughout Staffordshire.

Toys We Commonly Sell

Our Staffordshire toy auctions include a wide range of collectable toys and models, including:

• Diecast vehicles and model cars

• Model trains and railway accessories

• Tinplate toys

• Vintage dolls and dolls’ houses

• Teddy bears and soft toys

• Action figures and retro toys

• Toy soldiers and military figures

• Model kits and construction toys

• Clockwork and mechanical toys

• Games and childhood collectables

Whether you have a single rare item or an entire lifetime collection, we are happy to advise on the best way to sell.

Popular Toy Brands We Handle

We regularly sell toys from many well-known and sought-after manufacturers, including:

• Dinky Toys

• Corgi Toys

• Matchbox

• Hornby

• Tri-ang

• Meccano

• Märklin

• Britains

• Steiff

If you have toys from these or similar brands in Staffordshire, they may be suitable for inclusion in one of our specialist toy auctions.

Free Toy Valuations in Staffordshire

If you're wondering whether your old toys are valuable, our Staffordshire team offers free, no-obligation valuations. We can advise on individual items, collections, or toys discovered during house clearances or probate.

You can request a valuation by:

• Emailing photographs and details

• Visiting one of our Staffordshire valuation days

• Arranging a home visit for larger collections

Our specialists assess toys based on:

• Condition

• Rarity

• Age

• Brand and manufacturer

• Original packaging

• Provenance

This ensures accurate valuations and the best opportunity to achieve strong auction results.

Why Sell Toys with Leighton Hall Auctions

Leighton Hall Auctions combines specialist knowledge with modern marketing to reach a wide audience of collectors across Staffordshire, the UK and internationally.

When you sell with us, you benefit from:

• Staffordshire-based toy auction specialists

• Global online bidding platforms

• Dedicated customer service

• Professional cataloguing and photography

• Competitive selling rates

• Established collector audience

Buying Toys at Auction

For collectors in Staffordshire and beyond, our toy auctions offer an exciting opportunity to discover rare and nostalgic items. Our detailed catalogue descriptions and professional advice help buyers make informed decisions and build meaningful collections.

From early tinplate toys to mid-century classics and retro favourites, our auctions regularly feature unique items that evoke childhood memories and become treasured additions to any collection.

Contact Our Staffordshire Toys Department

If you are looking to sell vintage toys, model trains, diecast vehicles or a complete toy collection in Staffordshire, our specialists would be delighted to assist.

Contact Leighton Hall Auctions today for a free toy valuation or to discuss your items with one of our experts.

Leighton Hall Auctions, your trusted Staffordshire auction house for antique and vintage toys.

We can value and assist with the sale of single items, whole collections and complete house contents. We provide in house expert valuations for all antiques and collectibles. Visit us at a valuation day or contact us with information on your items using the details below. 

Valuation Days

Throughout the year, we hold various FREE no obligation Valuation Days across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas where you are invited to attend along with your valuables for our valuers to view and discuss their expectations for your items in one of our auctions.

View our Upcoming Valuation Days.

For more information about our Valuation Days or for any enquiries:

• Email: valuations@leightonhallauctions.com
• Phone: 01785 561799
• Text: 07376 039387
• Filling out our contact form