National interest for special north-east auction of tractor seats

A recent held timed online auction held by Thainstone Specialist Auctionswhich ran over several days featured a private rare collection of vintage tractor seats and memorabilia and has drawn collectors from across the UK.

The collection of 111 restored tractor seats and memorabilia was from a private collector in Morayshire and while many local bidders flocked to view the collection in person at Thainstone Centre however, the collection sparked interest across the UK with buyers purchasing items from as far North as Caithness and as far South as North Yorkshire.

Top selling lots included a Kemp & Nicholson Stirling cast seat which sold for £1100, followed by a Ben Reid & Co Aberdeen cast seat achieving £1000.

Also popular in the collection was a Watson Bros Banff cast seat which went for £650 and a R Bickerton & Sons cast seat achieved £600.

Mark Barrack, Head of Thainstone Specialist Auctions, said: “It was a great honour to sell such a valuable rare collection, we were delighted to help the owner and see so many enthusiasts from across the country interested in the collection.

"By utilising our online bidding platform and marketing channels the timed online auction was able to reach the right audience resulting in a successful sale.

“We encourage anyone looking to move on any collections to get in touch with the team."

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