Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Catalogue

Lot 218: A Limited Edition Hamilton Collection Thunderbirds Commemorative Plate and a Trio of Decorative Figurines

This auction ended on May 20, 2026.

Start price: £4

Estimated price: £10

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £6

This lot features a commemorative porcelain plate from The Hamilton Collection titled Lady Penelope – London Agent, part of the Thunderbirds Plate Collection. The artwork, by Steve Kyte, depicts characters and vehicles from the series, including the Tracy brothers, Thunderbird 3, Thunderbird 4, and the FAB 1 car. The plate is finished with a gilt-decorated rim featuring the series title and various motifs. It is accompanied by a formal Certificate of Authenticity, hand-numbered 3788 of a limited worldwide edition of 19,500, bearing the printed signature of James P. Smith, Jr.

The lot also contains a trio of decorative character figurines. One depicts a boy dressed in a grey cap, textured yellow jacket, and blue overalls, carrying a green satchel. A second figurine depicts a girl in a yellow hat, blue puffer jacket, and patterned trousers. The third is a smaller figure wearing an orange hooded suit. These items are in the style of contemporary domestic collectibles such as The Leonardo Collection or Naturecraft, featuring heavily textured finishes and hand-painted details, likely constructed from cold-cast resin or bisque porcelain.