News & Views from SAS! - 21/09/2026

SAS currently have their next five auction catalogues fully illustrated and available to view online as well as having the auctions available to view in person at our Newbury premises.

Please contact us on 01635 580595 or mail@specialauctionservices.com to make a viewing appointment or for further details.

TWO DAY: Popular Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction

22^nd & 23^rd September 2026 at 10:00 am

Viewing by Appointment Only: From Monday 14^th to 21^st September, 10:00 - 4:00 (Excluding Weekends)

Day One: Lots 001 to 399
Day Two: Lots 400 to 611

This TWO DAY: Popular Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction takes place on September 22^nd and 23^rd 2026, starting at 10:00 am each day. Across two days and over 600 lots, the sale highlights the extensive Cheryl Thomas Collection, featuring more than 1,000 dolls including vintage Sindy and Barbie dolls alongside antique bisque, composition, and fashion dolls. The auction also offers a wide selection of collectable teddy bears from iconic makers such as Steiff, Charlie Bears, Merrythought, and Dean's Rag Book, as well as vintage soft toys and accessories.

We are currently consigning for future 2026 & 2027 'Dolls, Teddy Bears and Traditional Toys' Auctions. For further information, please email DollsandTeds@specialauctionservices.com, daniel@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Featuring the Cheryl Thomas Collection over 1000 dolls including Sindy, Barbie dolls. Cheryl whose interest was first piqued as a young child when she was given a Sindy as a Christmas present. She and Sindy were nearly the same age and they "grew up" together and the number of Sindy’s, accessories and other dolls grew steadily over the years.

When she started work aged 18 a work colleague gave Cheryl her childhood toys – a small collection of fashion dolls and alongside her childhood dolls, they became the core of her collection.

While she loved all dolls, and had a large collection of antique bisque, composition and vintage plastic examples, teenage fashion dolls were her main focus.

Collecting properly took off when Cheryl started work as it meant she could afford to buy her own dolls and she started to search for them by answering small ads and browsing at toy fairs.

The dolls that were on display throughout the house and they were changed regularly with the favourites such as Mitzi, Gayle and the 1960/70s Sindy’s and Barbies that were permanently on display.

Music & Entertainment Auction

29^th September 2026 at 10:00

Viewing by appointment only, from Monday 21/09/26 to Monday 28/09/26 10:00 - 17:00 + Morning of Sale 8:00 to 10:00

The September 29^th Music & Entertainment Sale has over 540 lots featuring Progressive and Classic Rock, Punk, Indie, Beatles and Soul Vinyl Collections; Alan Mitchell’s Rolling Stones Vinyl, CD and Memorabilia collection; a One Owner CD and Box Set Collection all in Superb Condition; Genesis Publication Books, Hawkwind memorabilia, a Wonderful Quad Film Poster collection with many rare Hammer Film Posters, an interesting Marilyn Monroe Collection, Musical instruments, a rare Jukebox, Hi-Fi and more

We are currently consigning for future 2026 'Music & Entertainment' Auctions. For further information, please email Music@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Order of Auction

Lot 001 to Lot 216 - Vinyl Records
Lot 217 to Lot 253 - Alan Mitchell’s Rolling Stones Collection
Lot 254 to Lot 332 - CDs / CD Box Sets
Lot 333 to Lot 378 - Music Memorabilia
Lot 379 to Lot 430 - Quad Film Posters
Lot 431 to Lot 444 - Other Film Posters
Lot 445 to Lot 506 - Entertainment Memorabilia
Lot 507 to Lot 528 - Musical Instruments
Lot 529 to Lot 549 - Hi-Fi

TWO DAY: Popular Trains Auction

6^th & 7^th October 2026 at 10:00

This TWO-DAY Model Railway Auction takes place on October 6^th & 7^th, 2026, starting at 10:00 am each day. Across two days and 750 lots, the sale highlights an extensive selection of 00 Gauge locomotives from iconic makers like Hornby, Tri-ang, Wrenn, and Airfix, including a dedicated single-owner collection. The auction also offers a wide variety of 0 Gauge models and accessories, vintage railway collectables, and larger formats, concluding with Live Steam locomotives.

We are currently consigning for future 2027 'Popular Trains' Auctions. For further information, please email Dominic@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Order of Auction

Day One – Auction Start 10:00 Tuesday 6^th October 2026
Lots 001 to 017 - Z and N Gauge and 009 and other Narrow Gauge
Lots 018 to 076 - Tri-ang Railways and Early Hornby 00 Gauge
Lots 077 to 129 - Hornby 00 Gauge including China Production
Lots 130 to 142 - Hornby (China) 00 Gauge Single Owner Collection
Lots 143 to 162 - Airfix and Mainline 00 Gauge
Lots 163 to 231 - Hornby-Dublo and Wrenn 00 Gauge
Lots 232 to 243 - Trix UK and Graham Farish 00 Gauge
Lots 244 to 267 - Unmade Kits and Kit-Built 00 Gauge
Lots 268 to 413 - Other 00 Gauge
Lots 414 to 423 - Continental HO Gauge
Lots 424 to 428 - American HO Gauge
End of Day One

Day Two: Auction Start 10:00 Wednesday 7^th October 2026
Lots 429 to 464 - Railway Collectables, incl Books, LT Maps, Jigsaws, Photos
Lot 465 - Floor Trains
Lots 466 to 525 - Hornby 0 Gauge
Lots 526 to 537 - Bassett-Lowke and Exley 0 Gauge
Lots 538 to 542 - Bing, Marklin and Carette 0 Gauge
Lots 543 to 566 - Vintage 0 Gauge
Lots 567 to 629 - Modern 0 Gauge
Lots 630 to 695 - 0 Gauge Accessories
Lots 696 to 705 - Gauge One
Lots 705 to 707 - G Gauge
Lots 708 to 726 - Larger Gauges
Lots 727 to 750 - Live Steam
End of Auction

Sand & Clay: Glass and Ceramics Auction

13^th October 2026 at 10:00

This one-day specialist auction is dedicated to the art of Glass & Ceramics, including a private collection of Studio Pottery called “THE POTTER WHO CAME TO TEA…”

We are currently consigning for future 2027 'Glass & Ceramics' Auctions. For further information, please email Mail@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Order of Auction

Auction Start: 10:00 Tuesday 13^th October 2026
Lots 001 to 026 – Glass
Lots 027 to 055 – Asian Ceramics
Lots 056 to 100 – European Ceramics
Lots 101 to 149 – British Ceramics
Lots 150 to 185 – Royal Doulton & Beswick Pottery
Lots 186 to 192 – Studio & Contemporary Ceramics
Lots 193 to 230 – The Potter Who Came to Tea - a Private Collection of Studio Pottery
End of Auction

Lot Symbols:

(ar) - Goods may be subject to Artist's Resale Rights with an additional premium.

This auction will include a private collection of Studio Pottery called:

THE POTTER WHO CAME TO TEA…

This exceptional private collection of British Studio Pottery brings together superb works assembled over many years by a family with a deep personal connection to the craft. Many pieces were used and enjoyed daily, reflecting the makers’ belief in pottery as functional art. Highlights include an outstanding group of works by David Leach, alongside a fine vase by Bernard Leach and pieces by makers such as Toff Milway. One especially charming moment came when David Leach visited the family home and was served tea in his own handmade pots—something he remarked he rarely saw. Rooted in close ties to Devon and Dartington Hall, the collection offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire pottery of both quality and lived history.

Coins & Banknotes Auction

15^th October 2026 at 10:00

This specialist auction will include sections of Various Coins, Gold & Precious Metal Coins and Bank Notes.

The sale will also include The Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Derek Friday collection part 3 with specimens, essays, designs, and bank note related items, along with other lots from the Richard Adams collection and some piece from a De La Rue designer.

We are currently consigning for future 2027 'Coin and Banknote' Auctions. We have two Coin sales and a specialist Banknote sale already scheduled. For further information, please email Mail@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Due to the sensitive nature of items in this sale, we will accept Bank Transfer Payments only.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Order of Auction

Auction Start – 10:00 Thursday, 15^th October 2026

Lots 001 to 115 - Gold, Silver & Precious Metal Coins & Medallions

Lots 116 to 227 - Coins & Medallions

Lots 228 to 277 - The Derek Friday Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Collection Part Three

Lots 278 to 335 - Bank Notes & Related Items

End of Auction

Here at SAS we always have at least our next three auctions not only uploaded to our website but also set out ready to be viewed several weeks in advance. Why not call us to make an appointment to pop down to us in Newbury to view in person and have a cup of coffee?

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SAS VALUATION SERVICES - Did you know Special Auction Services can help with providing inheritance tax valuations, open market valuations and valuations for insurance purposes? Please do get in touch if we can help on 01635 580595 or mail@specialauctionservices.com

Here at Special Auction Services, we offer free valuations by appointment Every Wednesday at our premises at Plenty Close, off Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5RL. Thomas Forrester leads these valuations, and we try to have Specialists from our broad range of departments available for you.

Alternatively, you can email us at mail@specialauctionservices.com or call us on 01635 580595 to book an appointment with a specific specialist on any other day.

In addition to our valuation days in Newbury, we hold several other valuation events to include:

South East: By Appointment

London: By Appointment

Midlands: Every 3^rd Monday of the month at Foregate Street Vintage Emporium, Stafford, ST16 2PR

West Midlands: Every 4^th Monday of the month at Connolley & Company, 7 Maypole Street, Wombourne, WV5 9JB

Please call to book an appointment on 01635 580595