The John Drury Collection of A.C. Gilbert Erector Sets, Mysto Magic Sets and Other Gilbert Toys

The John Drury Collection of A.C. Gilbert Erector Sets, Mysto Magic Sets and Other Gilbert Toys

CHICAGO, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is pleased to present an auction of the John Drury collection of A.C. Gilbert Erector sets, Mysto Magic sets, and other Gilbert toys on October 9, 2005. Many of these items are very rare and all are from the collection of John Drury, one of the most respected and revered television anchormen in the history of Chicago journalism.

In 2001, after 50 years in broadcasting, John retired from his position as television news anchor on Channel 7, Chicago and looked forward to carefree hours in his now famous "Erector Room". However, deteriorating health marred this carefree enjoyment. In May of 2004, John was diagnosed with ALS commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. John decided that if he could not see or enjoy his beloved Gilbert toys, he should auction the collection. It will probably be the largest and most valuable collection of Erector sets, Mysto Magic sets and other Gilbert toys ever to be sold at an auction.

Highlights from the auction include an A.C. Gilbert Erector Set, 1930, set number 10, estimated to bring $8,000-12,000; a 1932, set number 10, all original parts, estimated at $20,000-40,000; and a 1926, set number 10, $10,000-15,000. Additional highlights include a 1950s Gilbert Mysto Magic Set number 20, a 1952 Gilbert Mysto Magic Exhibition Set number 6, and a 1929 Mysto Magic Exhibition set number 2007.

The auction catalogue will be available for purchase for $25.00. A percentage of proceeds will go to the Brain Research Foundation. Please call Leslie Hindman Auctioneers at 312-280-1212 for more information.

There will be a special preview party hosted by Brain Research Foundation on October 5, 2005 from 6-8pm at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

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Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is the Midwest's leading fine art auctioneers. Founded in 1982, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers grew to be the largest auction house in the Midwest and the fifth largest in the country within only a few years. As a result of her firm's outstanding reputation, it was acquired by Sotheby's in 1997. Leslie Hindman returned to the auction business in 2003 and has held more than two dozen auctions specializing in furniture and decorative arts, jewelry, and Old Master, 19th and 20th century paintings, prints and drawings.

Source: Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

CONTACT: Julie Marcus of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, +1-312-334-4205, julie@lesliehindman.com

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