Auction house Anderson & Garland’s next Collector’s Sale takes place this Thursday, 12th December 2025, and boasts over 600 lots – including more vinyl than you might ever play, and a rather splendid advertising wall mounted illuminated advertising sign in the style of Ronald Searle.
The elves in the Anderson & Garland Christmas workshop have been busy curating a fantastic selection of toys and models for their final Collector’s sale of the year. With collector’s pieces such as a Marx Toys ‘Goofy The Walking Gardener’ clockwork toy, a collection of 1930s Britain’s for Cadbury’s Cococubs, and a W. & R. Jacob & Co. Ltd ‘Coronation Coach’ biscuit tin, this auction is sure to contain something for every collection.
However, if you’re seeking something slightly more modern, this sale also contains collections such as 1980s He-Man and Masters of the Universe figures, Star Wars models, and Pokémon cards.
If you’re getting ready to rock around your Christmas tree, this Collector’s auction also holds almost 200 lots of vinyl records and CDs spanning a variety of genres and almost 50 lots of musical instruments. The ideal gift for vinyl lovers, surely guaranteed to have what you need to enhance your Christmas parties.
Still not feeling in the Christmas spirit? This sale’s variety of wines and whiskies will surely help. With over 60 lots, highlights of this section include a bottle of Tesco Campbeltown 1975 malt whisky, distilled at the Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, and twelve bottles of Niepoort 1977 Vintage Port.
Outside of the festivities, this sale contains an impressive selection of sports memorabilia. One of the star lots of this section is the 1910 Newcastle United FA Cup winners medal that was awarded to John Graham, one of the club’s directors. Alongside this wonderful piece of local history, this section is also set to offer a variety of other sporting memorabilia such as boots worn by Francesca Kirby, signed 1973 FA Cup tickets, a replica 1970 Boston Bruins ice hockey jersey, and many more fantastic lots.
• Anderson & Garland’s Collector’s Sale Thursday, 12th December 2025 | Full Catalogue Here – you must be registered to bid | Viewing takes place on Wednesday 11th December from 10am until 3pm | Anderson House, Crispin Court, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1BF
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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