World’s Most Expensive Toys

Althof Bergmann Santa Sleigh – World’s Most Expensive Toy:

Kids love toys and so do we. Yet, there are some, who would go to just about any lengths to get their hands on an iconic toy piece. This is what happened to the vintage Althof Bergmann Santa Sleigh toy, that fetched an astounding $161,000 at the James D Julia’ Toy, Doll and Advertising auction, making it the World’s Most Expensive Toy. What makes it so important and expensive is the heritage that this luxury toy carries with it, being the rarest and most important of all early-American tin toys.
PRICE;;$161,000.00

MINIATURE BOY ON HORSE ROCKING TOY ATTRIBUTED TO HULL & STAFFORD. A captivating and pint sized toy in very fine all original untouched condition. A very unusual and possibly unique cantering horse with wire rockers attached to rear and front hooves of horse. The cuteness of this toy cannot be overstated and would certainly be most appealing to not only toy collectors, but also to doll collectors and collectors of folk art. SIZE: 3-1/2" l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine plus condition, soldered joint at front hoof is loose. 1-10116 (400-600)
PRICE :$1,610.00

MERRIAM AMERICAN TIN WHEELED PLATFORM HORSE AND COLT. An exceptional toy in all-original, untouched, as found condition. A most charming, as well as aesthetically pleasing tin toy circa 1870s featuring a mare with colt prancing astride. Horses are enameled in vibrant white and the mare further embellished with painted black trappings and red saddle. All contained upon an embossed tin wheeled base painted in typical Merriam blue. SIZE: 6-1/4" l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: In exceptional original condition with some minor paint loss to base and horses. 1-10078 (1,500-2,500)
PRICE;;$2,990.00

VERY UNUSUAL TWO HORSE "CITY CAR" TROLLEY BY ALTHOF BERGMANN. An oddity for an American tin toy, this is not the typical trolley that one usually encounters either in form or color. The horse is similar in nature to George Brown horses, yet with subtle and distinct differences when compared side by side. Horses attached to each other by a common wheeled base and wires as simulated yokes are enameled in white black trappings and red belly bands. The car itself, unusual in that it has stenciled entrance and exit as opposed to stamped openings, scalloped embossed ventilators, and side entrance and exit steps with railings. The trolley is painted in dark blue with gold and black stenciling and red base and roof. SIZE: 15" l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine with no apparent restoration, lacking a couple of minor wire handrails. 1-10017 (4,500-6,500)
PRICE ;$3,450.00

HORSE AND TRAINER ROCKER BELL TOY BY FALLOWS. Delicate, delightful and desirable are three words that describe this toy. Few examples have survived over the years in such remarkable original paint condition. Typical of Fallows, they used an embossed tin rocker style base and affixed to the base are the prancing horse with the trainer following. As the child rocks the toy the clappers would strike the bell and amuse the child for some time. Fallows was known for making different series of toys utilizing the same base but interchanging either animals and/or figures. This toy also came with a dog and basket in mouth with girl, horse and rider, etc. SIZE: 6-3/4" l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: In very fine original paint, trainer may have been resoldered to base with touch up to black boots. 1-10103 (2,000-3,000)
PRICE;;$5,175.00

ADELINE SIDE PADDLE WHEELER ATTRIBUTED TO HULL & STAFFORD. A charismatic side wheeler with an abundance of detailing such as fanciful pin striping, multiple flags and stencil work. Unusual for American tin toys, this particular boat has several varied, yet intrinsically appealing, colors which make this side wheeler aesthetically pleasing. Embossed pilot house roof, die cut tin flags, cast walking beam, and unusual stamped tin railings further add to the allure of this toy. SIZE: 13-1/2" l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: This toy appears to be in fabulous original condition, but after close and repeated examination we are not certain it may be an incredible restoration? 1-10155 (4,000-15,000)
PRICE;;$10,350.00

DOUBLE HORSE SPRING GIG WITH DRIVER BY GEORGE BROWN. An unusual as well as delicate form, this petite yet interesting toy is pictured in George Brown Toy Sketchbook on plate 37. Varied and unusual paint colors adorn the horses and tin work of the gig. SIZE: 9-1/4" l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: In untouched, as found, all original condition. 1-10115 (2,500-4,500)
PRICE;;$3,450.00

Alexander Amosu brings World's Most Expensive Suit to Nigeria

ALEXANDER AMOSU LAUNCHES HIS LUXURY BESPOKE SUIT LINE IN ASSOCIATION WITH MTN

Exquisite platinum & gold suits made with Vicuna, Pasmina & Qiviuk, the finest wools in the world, to launch in Lagos, with the unveiling of the World’s Most Expensive Suit

Alexander Amosu – a young but globally-renowned entrepreneur who is responsible for creating the world’s most expensive phones, pens, and suit. Amosu, 34, is an all-round businessman who started in business at age 12, and has dipped his hands in diverse industries such as: music, media, fashion, IT and hospitality.Amongst a string of firsts: he’s the first person in Europe to create Urban ringtones; he created the first ringtones book and software (called Polywap 2.1) which allows users send ringtones around the world from a PC; he started the world’s first mobile video community site (called Mobsvideo.com) where users can upload and share content.

He also created the world’s most expensive phones (diamond-encrusted Blackberry pearl and Apple iPhone) and the limited edition diamond Mont Blanc handcrafted pen.

On April 22, 2009, in Pall Mall, London, he unveiled his latest creation: the world’s most expensive suit (made with gold and platinum threads, rare clothes and precious stones) which costs £70,000 (about $103,000). He immediately attracted global headlines, with his fresh luxury line amassing rave reviews from some of the world’s biggest media organisations. Next, he’s taking orders from some of the world’s biggest spenders; hopping on chartered flights to take measurements and ensure client specifications (current clients include Tycoons Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan; as well as Formular One driver Adrian Sutil).

Next, he secures a place in the Guinness Book of World records!

Now, with a pouch full of achievements, and a resume packed with accolades, Mr. Amosu is heading to his motherland, to reconnect with family, friends and clients, while hoping to introduce his range of offerings to select patrons. The respected entrepreneur has partnered MTN Nigeria to Launch the world’s most expensive suit, at a secret location in Lagos, Nigeria on December 5, 2009.

Apart from London and Lagos, the world’s most expensive suit will also be launched in New York and Abu Dhabi.
Amosu’s success story, his devotion to charity, and infectious can-do spirit is expected to influence millions of Nigerian youths, hoping to discover themselves and use innate skills and abilities to triumph over the difficult Nigerian situation.

The 34 year-old ‘self-made millionaire’ arrives Lagos on Tuesday November 17.

World's Most Expensive Suits

The business suit, the traditional outfit of men in the Western world, is generally worn with a dress shirt and tie. The modern suit first made its appearence in fashion during the late nineteenth century. Suits have always been a status symbol used in formal occasions and when conducting business. The fashions of suits have changed, but suit’s power to signal rank and membership maintains. So we must ask, what are the most expensive suits in the world? 

The world's most expensive suit costs just over $100,000. The "Alexander Amosu," named after the designer himself, features nine 18-carat gold and pave set diamond buttons and is made from gold and platinum threads, the rarest silks and a blend of Himalayan Pashmina, Qiviuk and Vicuna. Though it is rumored that orders for the suit have been placed by business tycoon Duncan Bannatyne, actor James Caan and Formula One driver Adrian Sutil, but Amosu was elusive about commissions: "A private buyer has already bought one, but I cannot say who," he told ABC News. (Courtesy Alexander Amosu).

 The man who has an incredible affinity towards gold and diamonds, Stuart Hughes, has finally taken a new road in creating extremely luxurious products for the insanely rich. Mr. Hughes, who is normally associated with the world’s most expensive mobile phone and has been in the business of making ordinary gadgets and gizmos into extraordinary luxury products, has now teamed up with legendary designer, Richard Jewels of Manchester, to bring forth the world’s most expensive suit.
This all new gorgeous hand tailored suit took nearly 600 hours to create and is made entirely from cashmere wool, silk and diamonds. The entire suit is composed of over 480 diamonds, with each of them being placed strategically all over the suit. All the diamonds when combined together, weigh an astounding 24 octs and each of these diamonds is a single cute gem, color G, VS2 quality, weighing in at 0.5 octs. To maintain the exclusivity of the world’s most expensive suit that costs, $892,250, Stuart Hughes and Richard Jewels will create only three suit pieces, meaning that only three lucky and incredibly rich men in the world would adorn this incredible suit.
This all new suit has edged out Amosu’s $103,000 suit, which was considered to be the world’s most expensive suits and now the combination of Stuart Hughes’s incredible craftsmanship with diamonds and Richard Jewels’ exquisite tailoring has now brought a gorgeous men’s suit.