The January collectors’ sale included a very interesting collection of Scalextric which made in excess of £5000 (lots 454-462), a large collection of Britains model figures sold for £900 (lot 464) and a lot containing Hornby trains reached £370 (lot 445).

Other items arousing interest were a Queen Anne walnut cabinet on stand which made £2300 (lot 725), a George I walnut chest on chest realised £2200 (lot 600) and a pair of parcel gilt mirrors sold for £1000 (lot 723). Amongst the rugs and carpet a Turkoman rug sold for £650 (lot 544) and there was late interest in a large collection of pictures and prints which made £1100 (lot 189). In the silver and jewellery section a gold pendant set with a large amethyst made £880 (lot 297) and an 18ct white gold solitaire diamond ring sold for £850 (lot 333).

 A gold pendant set with a large amethyst Hammer:  £880 (lot 297)