For enthusiastic PenDelfin collectors and dealers from all over the UK (and further), the annual PenDelfin Auction has long been a keenly-anticipated and enjoyable event. Organised by Stella Ashbrook (the author of the definitive PenDelfin Collector’s Handbook
We attended last year’s PenDelfin auction, at Chester – you can see pictures of some of the pieces that were for sale here. The sale was attended by PenDelfin founder Jean Walmsley Heap and seemed quite successful.
However, this year there is not going to be a PenDelfin Auction, according to a message posted by Stella Ashbrook on the PenDelfin Collectables Message Board. According to Stella’s message, there will be a selection of PenDelfin for sale at Byrnes Auctioneers in Chester on 16th April, but no full-scale auction.
Now I’m even more glad we went last year! Hopefully the auction will resume in 2009, but I won’t be holding my breath, as the sale and subsequent offshoring of the factory means that the company doesn’t have the same kind of presence in the UK that it once had – nor the quality output, sad to say.
In the meantime, here’s an example of the kind of piece we saw at last year’s auction – and have seldom seen anywhere else (For more PenDelfin, click here to see our selection of PenDelfin for sale):
hi i have 2 real unpainted pendelfin rabbits and wanted to no what they are wortyh and maybe looking to sell, but after the fire they had none of the originals as they all went up in smoke and they said in there book. im wanting to no any info on them would be very welcome…
THanks very much
Debbie
hello: i am writing from Britsh Columbia in canada. i too would like to find out what my pendelfin figurines are worth. i have 10 of them and am going to advertise them here for sale but i don’t know what to charge.
thank you for your time….candace
Hi, I have a pendelfin rabbit.The rabbit is holding a fishing net and standing next to a pond with a fish sticking its head out of the water.I cannot find this piece anywhere and do not know what it is called when i try to sell it.Please help if you know this figure and how much it may be worth.Many thanks Stuart.
I have a large collection of Pendelfins from the 70’s, 80’s with several of the large pieces still in the original boxes. I need to sell them, hopefully as a group. I can provide a complete list to anyone who is interested. Prices will be very reasonable.
I HAVE 2 PENDELFIN RABBITS FOR SALE. MAUD AND ROCKY. BOTH WITH GREEN PANTS AND SKIRT ON. MAUD AS REG NUMBER. EARLY 1970. CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE TO SELL THEM ALSO THE VALUE.
I have just found 7 Pendelphins and wondered where I could sell them or if anybody could tell me what they are worth. They are:
Muncher – reg no. 919 682
Whopper -reg. no. 989 934
Rocky – reg. no.
The Thumper – reg. no. 930 352 accompanied with a piano and a plant in a pot
Peeps – reg. no 924 864
Dodger -reg. no. 915 112
Poppet – reg. no. 915 533
Picnic Midge – reg. no. 919 683
Any advice on where I could get a good price would be appreciated.
I hope someone can help
Thank-you.
I have a large collection of pendelfin rabbits to sell. could you please inform me of the best way to sell them.
i have many rabbits from pen delfin i can send some pictures i wanne cell them
I have a very large collection of Pendelfin Rabbits plus large pieces and original boxes. Emigration forces sale of my beloved collection. Is there anybody out there interested or can I try an auction?
I have a large collection of Pendelfin Rabbits, houses, stands and limited editions that I would like to sell to a good home. I would prefer to sell them as a singe lot . Any suggestions of where I could sell them would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hello Mandy, Thank you for your email. You could always try visiting a local antique fair or an auction house. They often have valuation days and may be able to help you. Hope this helps, Kind regards, Teresa
Hi
i have a large collection of Rabbits and themes for sale. ie: Bandstand, school house etc, etc.
Could you please contact me for best place to sell these items
Hello Mark, Thank you for your email. Unfortunately at the moment we’re not looking to purchase any PenDelfin collections. Kind regards, Perfect Pieces