A FIRM of auctioneers is on the crest of a wave, expecting to sell an antique toy ship at auction for £10,000.
The 40-inch long, three funnel, tin plate, clockwork driven, two-screw liner was the largest of the range made by German manufacturer Bing, 80 years ago.
It is being sold by Thornaby firm Vectis, who claim to be the largest toy auctioneers in the world.
"It's in very original condition,'' said toy cataloguer David Nathan. "It has hardly been touched, while not in perfect condition."
The liner is going under the hammer at auction in Rugby in June. In 1920, the liner sold for £20.
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