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A Preview of our April Online Auction – McDonald’s Happy Meal Collectables and More!

Debbie Porter

There’s a range of McDonald’s collectable plastic shop advertising signs and toys available at our online auction this month, including popular names such as Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid and more.

Our April sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation we are unable to offer in-person viewing, so please check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots. You can also contact us to arrange a video call to view lots you are interested in or to take advantage of our comprehensive email condition report service.

Due to lockdown restrictions, we are currently unable to accept bidders in person. The sale will take place online only with a video and audio link, so you can continue to bid safely from the comfort of your home. Live online bids can be made through The Saleroom and Easylive Auctions, or commission bids can be made through Potteries Auctions. Find out more on how to submit a commissioned bid at auction. We also accept telephone bidding, so please contact us to arrange that beforehand if you wish to bid over the phone.

Our April auction is set to feature plenty of 20th century pottery including Royal Doulton figurines and character jugs, Beswick, Masons, Staffordshire Pottery, Moorcroft, Lladro, Coalport, Wedgwood, Royal Albert, Anita Harris, Shelley and Chinese pottery, as well as furniture and household items to include tables, chairs, chests, dressers, desks, sewing tables, corner cupboards, glassware, prints and paintings, chromolithographs, clocks, barometers and mirrors.

As always, we have a large selection of watches and jewellery going under the hammer including rings, necklaces, bangles, brooches, earrings, and costume jewellery, which always prove popular with our buyers, as well as gold and silverware, coins and militaria.

We also have over 150 unreserved tray lots of good tea, coffee and dinnerware, ceramics, glassware, bric-a-brac, metal ware, and mixed pottery. This month’s lots also feature a selection of collector’s items that includes a large collection of McDonalds collectable toys, advertising signs and Disney Happy Meal figures and dolls.

Check out some of the highlights of what we have on offer below, and don’t forget you can find our online catalogue here for the full range of lots available at auction this month.

A collection of McDonald’s Happy Meal kid’s club toys and boxes that includes Barbie and Corgi Racers figurines, together with a plastic shop advertising sign

Lot 800 is a collection of McDonald’s Happy Meal kid’s club toys and boxes that includes Barbie and Corgi Racers figurines, together with a plastic shop advertising sign.

A collection of McDonald’s Aladdin Happy Meal toys and meal boxes together with a display stand

Lot 817 is a collection of McDonald’s Aladdin Happy Meal toys and meal boxes together with a display stand.

A collection of McDonald’s Euro Disney Resort Happy Meal toys together with a plastic shop display sign

Lot 820 is a collection of McDonald’s Euro Disney Resort Happy Meal toys together with a plastic shop display sign.

Our auction this month features a large and interesting array of McDonald’s collectable Happy Meal toys and advertising signs that includes lots of popular Disney titles. Check out the full range of McDonald’s collectable toys, meal boxes and advertising sign lots available at auction here.

Long John Silver D6335 and Old Charlie D5420 Royal Doulton large character jugs

Royal Doulton character jugs often prove popular with our buyers at auction. This set of Long John Silver D6335 and Old Charlie D5420 Royal Doulton large character jugs are estimated to sell for £15-£30.

A Beswick Opaque White Shire Horse, and a Beswick Opaque Swish Tail Horse

We have a large selection of Beswick lots this month, including these stunning Beswick horses. Lot 228C (left) is a Beswick Opaque White Shire Horse, while lot 228D is a Beswick Opaque Swish Tail Horse. Both lots are set to go under the hammer for between £300-£600 this weekend.

A collection of Shelley Vogue shaped 11959 Bands of Green patterned teaware

Lot 737C is a collection of Shelley Vogue shaped 11959 Bands of Green patterned teaware is estimated to sell for £150-£300 and includes platters, a lidded tureen, 2 smaller tureens, 6 side plates and a gravy boat.

An 8g 18ct gold gents signet ring

Lot 462 is an 8g 18ct gold gents signet ring with an estimate of £150 – £300

A set of six 1920's Mahogany dining chairs

This set of six 1920’s Mahogany dining chairs come with a estimated sale price of £60-£120

A 17th century style Swept Hilt Rapier, and a Victorian Italian Cinquedea sword

Our April auction also includes an interesting selection of swords. Lot 1080 (top) is a 17th century style Swept Hilt Rapier with an estimate of £300-£600, while lot 1081 is a Victorian Italian Cinquedea sword that’s set to sell for £320-£640.

Our next Cobridge auction is scheduled for 25th April and our next Silverdale auction is Two Day Specialist Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction that’s scheduled for 7th-8th May. The details for both will be published to our Upcoming Auctions page in the coming weeks.

If you have items for auction, get in touch and we can help you with a valuation.  Talk to our team of experts who will be able to give you an accurate auction estimate on a range of items from household goods to antiques.  You can join us at one of our valuation days, email us for an appointment enquiries@potteriesauctions.com or call us on +44 (0)1782 638100 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

Email Valuations

If you can’t come in and see us in person but would like to submit items for auction or valuation, send us an email to enquiries@potteriesauctions.com with details and a photograph (eg make, model, model number, measurements, condition) and one of our experts will provide information and auction estimates. Alternatively, give us a call on 01782 638100 to arrange an appointment.