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THB21 Model Cars
About Seller
522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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About Auction
LiveAug 24, 2024
Over 800 lots will be offered in day 1 of our 2 day weekend. There are multiple lots of modern and contemporary art from mixed medias and lithographs to prints and abstracts. We have art glass sculptures, Versace glasses and plates, Steuben, a lifetime collection of fantastic estate jewelry, and more! Sarasota Estate Auction sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com
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- Lot Description
22 Model Cars. Various sizes. This collection includes several pieces specific to the Hess gas station chain, several Nascar official vehicles, including one in the original box, and realistic copies of Volkswagen, BMW, and Lexus model vehicles, among others.
Condition: Minor damage to individual vehicles. See images for details.
Largest: 3 1/2 x 14 x 3 in.
#2365 .
Model cars first appeared in the early 1900s almost immediately after the proliferation of motor vehicles due to mass production, when German toy companies such as Märklin, Bing, and Carette introduced tinplate replicas that were mainly playthings for upper-class children. The originals were often one single block, with limited functionality, and it wasn’t until after World War I that toy makers began creating larger versions with moveable pieces. Over time, diecast models made of lead and zinc alloys became popular as cheaper alternatives, with the market dominated by French, Italian, and German producers in the 1960s, and the bulk sold through stores in the United Kingdom and United States. A series of economic fluctuations in the 1970s and 80s lead to simpler designs and an increase in the use of plastics, although Italy reinvigorated interest with relatively inexpensive but authentic big-scale models. Since the dawn of the new Millennium, model cars have become increasingly detailed and sought after as collector’s items, with new materials and series emerging in recent years. Limited editions, sports sponsorships, and personal modifications have also contributed to the burgeoning market, and in 2015 miniature car models represented over 30% of the total toy market in Europe alone. By 2020 the diecast model car market in the United States was valued at approximately $272 million, with that number almost doubling since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Condition
Minor damage to individual vehicles. See images for details.
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SHIPPING INFORMATION·
Sarasota Estate Auction IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING! BUYER MUST ARRANGE SHIPPING. All shipping will be handled by the winning bidder. Sarasota Estate Auction recommends obtaining shipping quotes before bidding on any items in our auctions. To obtain a quote, please email info@premiershipment.com. Be sure to include the lot you are interested in and address you would like the quote for. Refunds are not offered under any circumstances base on shipping issues, this is up to the buyer to arrange this beforehand.
BIDDER MUST ARRANGE THEIR OWN SHIPPING. Although SEA will NOT arrange shipping for you, we do recommend our preferred shipper Premier Shipping & Crating at info@premiershipment.com You MUST email them, please DO NOT CALLl. If you'd like to compare shipping quotes or need more options, feel free to contact any local Sarasota shippers. You can email any one of the shippers below as well. Be sure to include the lot(s) you won and address you would like it shipped to. Brennan with The UPS Store #0089 - 941-413-5998 - Store0089@theupsstore.com AK with The UPS Store #2689 - 941-954-4575 - Store2689@theupsstore.com Steve with The UPS Store #4074 - 941-358-7022 - Store4074@theupsstore.com Everett with PakMail - 941-751-2070 - paktara266@gmail.com
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- Size
Largest: 3 1/2 x 14 x 3 in.
