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Matchbox Auctions Heat Up with Live and Online Events
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The first auction to close is SJ Auctioneers' live event, scheduled for the evening of December 28, 2025. Bidders will gather at 6:00 PM to bid on a diverse lot that includes Lionel trains, fine crystal from Baccarat and Steuben, Herend porcelain, Italian Murano home decor, and a selection of miniature vehicles such as Tonka trucks, Tootsietoy pieces, Buddy L models, and the highly sought-after Matchbox Lesney items. The live format promises immediate excitement, with on‑site bidding and a chance for collectors to examine each piece before the final hammer falls.

Following that, the Midway Auction House will wrap up its auction on a Wednesday in 2026. This sale, which began earlier in the year, offers an extensive array of items ranging from Matchbox models and Fenton die‑cast pieces to Murano glassware. Additional categories include tools, electronics, musical instruments, records, comic books, fishing and hunting gear, bicycles, coolers, knives, swords, furniture, glass objects, and framed pictures. Prospective buyers can preview the inventory during scheduled preview days in the spring, and absentee bidding will be available for those who cannot attend in person. Light refreshments will be sold throughout the event, adding a casual atmosphere to the proceedings.

Both auctions illustrate a growing trend of pairing niche miniature vehicle collections with broader hobby and decorative items, catering to enthusiasts who appreciate both the detailed craftsmanship of Matchbox pieces and the complementary appeal of related collectibles. The staggered schedule—first a high‑energy live sale, then a more extended, preview‑driven auction—offers collectors multiple opportunities to acquire prized Matchbox items while exploring a wide spectrum of related interests.

Based on 2 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Midway Auction House

December 26, 2025 —

Midway Auction House is holding an auction on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The event will feature items from multiple estates and consigners, including gold and silver coins, jewelry, watches, antiques, signed duck decoys, designer purses, electronics, musical instruments, Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels, Fenton, Murano, tools, collectibles, general household items, vintage toys, records, sports memorabilia, trading cards, comic books, fishing and hunting gear, bikes, coolers, knives, swords, furniture, glass, pictures, and more. Preview days are scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Absentee bidding is available, and refreshments will be sold during the auction.

SJ Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

SJ Auctioneers is hosting a live auction on December 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM featuring a selection of collectibles including designer jewelry, Lionel trains, Baccarat, Steuben, Herend, Cartier, Italian Murano home decor, silverware, Disney collectibles, and collectible vehicles such as Tonka, Tootsietoy, Buddy L, Matchbox Lesney, and more.

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