News & Views from SAS! - 03/02/2026

January 2026

03/02/2026     General News

 

 
 

Camera Valuation Day – Vintage Emporium, Stafford | 16th February 2026

 Camera Valuation Day – Vintage Emporium, Stafford | 16th February 2026

Got a collection of vintage or film cameras, lenses or darkroom gear? Meet our specialists Mike Spencer and Thomas Forrester for free valuations and clear, no‑pressure advice on consigning your items for auction with Special Auction Services. Appointments are essential and spaces are limited.

When: Monday, 16th February (10:00–15:00) — by appointment

Where: Vintage Emporium, 49 Foregate Street, Stafford, ST16 2PR

Why SAS: Specialist expertise, transparent process, and the option to consign entire collections—not just the top pieces—so you can sell with confidence and convenience.

What we’re looking for:

Leica, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Olympus and other 35mm SLRs & rangefinders • Medium & large format • Lenses • Light meters • Film backs • Classic compacts • Accessories • Darkroom equipment • Manuals & original boxes

Thinking of selling? Bring brief notes on makes, models and serial numbers if you have them. We’ll discuss estimates, reserves and next steps on the day.

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?

 

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our website to keep track of our full auction calendar which now includes our 2026 auctions!!

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 for you to include:

South East: By Appointment with Neil

London: By Appointment

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

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

Please call to book an appointment on 01635 580595

 

Popular Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction

10th February 2026 at 10:00

 

Popular Dolls & Teddy Bears Auction

10th February 2026 at 10:00

Viewing by Appointment - 10 am to 4 pm, from Wednesday 4th to Monday 9th February, (excluding weekends)

This one-day auction consists of over 600 Lots of Limited Edition Steiff, Collectors & Artist Teddy Bears, Antique & Vintage Teddy Bears, Pelham Puppets, Pop-Up Books & Vintage Toys, Modern & Vintage Dolls, including hard plastics and Sindy, Dolls, Dolls House Dolls & chattels, including items from the Austin Smith & Margaret Towner Collections.

We are currently consigning for future 2026 'Popular Dolls & Teddy Bears' Auction. For further information, please email DollsandTeds@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Order of Auction

Auction Start – 10th February 2026 at 10:00
Lots 001 to 049 - Limited edition Steiff, collectors and artist teddy bears
Lots 050 to 100 - Antique and vintage teddy bears
Lots 101 to 140 - Limited edition collectors and artist teddy bears, Pelham Puppets, and vintage toys
Lots 141 to 199 - Pop-Up Books and vintage toys
Lots 250 to 299 - Limited edition, collectors and artist teddy bears
Lots 300 to 354 - Modern and vintage dolls, including hard plastics and Sindy
Lots 355 to 399 - Dolls, Dolls House Dolls and chattels, including items from the Austin Smith Collection
Lots 400 to 449 - Dolls House chattels, including items from Margaret Towner and Austin Smith Collections
Lots 554 to 596 - Dolls, including Character babies
Lots 597 to 614 - Vintage Toys
Lots 615 to 618 - Vintage Teddy bears
Lots 622 to 638 - Dolls
Lots 639 to 648 - Limited edition Steiff, collectors and artist teddy bears
End of Auction