Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Auction Of The Late Peter Cushing’s Toys

 I came across this notice:



https://www.thecanterburyauctiongalleries.com/home


At the bottom right it mentions “toys”.

Mr. Cushing was an avid toy soldier collector as this early 1956 British Pathe film reveals:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGag8Qllgnw

I remember Don Featherstone mentioning in “Battles With Model Soldiers” that Peter Cushing had a collection of 3d soldiers made of paper.

Sadly for most, I’m sure they will be far beyond the reach of the average toy soldier enthusiast.