A Myford Super 7 lathe still wearing its workshop grime, a run of vintage Ercol Windsor chairs, and a jewellery catalogue where you are told plainly to come and look before you bid — that is the shape of this Wednesday. Four UK salerooms open on the same morning, 19 August 2026, and between them they cover honest brown furniture, working tools, gold and silver, coins, and the cheerful muddle of a proper house-clearance sale. Here is what each is offering and how to bid.
What’s in the Queens Road Auctions sale in Exeter?
Queens Road Auctions opens the day with a broad general sale — the kind where a furniture buyer, a hobbyist engineer and a jewellery hunter can all leave happy.
The magnet for makers is the Myford Super 7 lathe, a British benchtop legend that model engineers still chase decades on, joined by a Lumber Jack SWL350 wood lathe for the turners. The furniture runs deep too: vintage Ercol Windsor chairs and other Ercol Windsor pieces the mid-century trade will be tracking, plus a Jacobean chest of drawers, kneehole desks, a rocking horse and a John Lewis sideboard for those furnishing rather than reselling. Add a large quantity of records, two electric bikes (Cionelli and Devron), rock specimens, vintage buttons and a shelf of Cherished Teddies, and this is a catalogue that rewards a slow scroll.
- Myford Super 7 lathe — a workshop classic with a keen following
- Vintage Ercol Windsor chairs — mid-century furniture that keeps climbing
- Jacobean chest of drawers and kneehole desks for the antique-furniture buyer
- Jewellery, silverware and chinaware for the general collector
When and where: Wednesday 19 August 2026 from 9:30am (BST) at 9 Queens Road, St Thomas, Exeter, EX2 9ER — online and in person. See the full Queens Road furniture and tools listing, browse more from Queens Road Auctions, or explore other Devon auctioneers on Auction Eagle.
What can you find at the Hartleys Auctions sale in Ilkley?
Up in West Yorkshire, Hartleys Auctions Ltd runs its Home Furnishings & Collectables Auction from the handsome Victoria Hall in Ilkley — a sale dealers and interior buyers set their diaries by.
These general collectables sales are where a good eye pays off: mixed lots of home furnishings, decorative pieces and smalls that let you furnish a room or fill a stall without a fine-art budget. It suits interior designers after character pieces, trade dealers restocking, and newcomers who want to learn the rhythm of bidding on lower-value lots before chasing anything grand. Register early, watch the online feed and set your limits — bargains here go to the prepared.
When and where: Wednesday 19 August 2026 from 9:30am (BST) at Victoria Hall, Little Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8EA — online and in person. View the Hartleys home furnishings and collectables listing, follow Hartleys Auctions Ltd, or see what else is coming up across West Yorkshire.
What’s in the RWB Auctions jewellery, silver, watches and coins sale?
For the specialists, RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett is the one to circle: a dedicated Jewellery, Silver, Watches & Coins sale, the sort of catalogue where numismatists, watch buyers and jewellery investors come out in force.
The house is refreshingly straight with bidders. Condition, quality and appearance are not written into the catalogue descriptions, so RWB strongly advises viewing in person or requesting a condition report — and those requests are only guaranteed if received by 5pm on Monday 17 August. Coin lots are viewable by appointment only (email office@rwbauctions.com or call 01793 840777), and proof of ID is required to enter the saleroom. That is exactly the diligence a serious precious-metals buyer should welcome. Note the strict payment terms too: five working days from the sale date.
When and where: Wednesday 19 August 2026 from 10:00am (BST) at 144 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AB — online and in person. Study the RWB jewellery, silver, watches and coins listing, follow RWB Auctions, or find more Wiltshire auctioneers.
What’s in the Bulstrodes Auctions sale in Christchurch?
Down on the Dorset coast, Bulstrodes Auctions of Christchurch closes the day with an Auction of Modern & Later Furniture, Paintings, China, Glass, Fishing Rods, Collectables and House Clearance Lots — a broad, cheerful mix with a real seaside-summer flavour.
That run of fishing rods is a nice seasonal touch, and vintage tackle has a devoted following of its own. Around it sit modern and later furniture for anyone kitting out a home or holiday let, paintings and watercolours to hang, china and glass for the table, and the untidy promise of house-clearance lots where the sleeper often hides. It is a welcoming sale for first-time bidders and a happy hunting ground for trade dealers who know a coastal clearance can throw up the unexpected.
- Vintage fishing rods and tackle — a keen niche among anglers and collectors
- Modern and later furniture for home or holiday-let buyers
- Paintings, china and glass for decorators
- House-clearance lots where a bargain can hide
When and where: Wednesday 19 August 2026 from 10:00am (BST) at 13 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PL — online and in person. Browse the Bulstrodes furniture and collectables listing, follow Bulstrodes Auctions, or see other Dorset sales.
How do you bid at these auctions?
All four sales run online and in the room, so you can bid from the sofa or turn up and handle the goods — the better option where condition matters, as RWB rightly stresses. Register ahead of time, read the buyer’s premium and payment terms before you raise a paddle, and set a firm ceiling for each lot. Follow Queens Road, Hartleys, RWB and Bulstrodes on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on this Wednesday, 19 August 2026?
Four sales run on 19 August 2026: Queens Road Auctions (Exeter), Hartleys Auctions Ltd (Ilkley), RWB Auctions (Royal Wootton Bassett) and Bulstrodes Auctions (Christchurch). All are online and in person.
When and where is the RWB Auctions jewellery, silver, watches and coins sale?
It starts at 10:00am (BST) on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 144 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AB, Wiltshire, running online and in the saleroom.
How do I view lots or get a condition report at RWB Auctions?
RWB does not list condition in its catalogue, so view in person or request a report — guaranteed only if received by 5pm Monday 17 August. Coin viewings are by appointment: email office@rwbauctions.com or call 01793 840777. Proof of ID is required to enter.
What time do the Queens Road and Hartleys sales in Exeter and Ilkley start?
Both begin at 9:30am (BST) on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Queens Road Auctions is at 9 Queens Road, St Thomas, Exeter, EX2 9ER; Hartleys is at Victoria Hall, Little Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8EA.
What can I buy at the Bulstrodes Auctions sale in Christchurch?
Modern and later furniture, paintings, china, glass, vintage fishing rods, general collectables and house-clearance lots, from 10:00am (BST) on 19 August 2026 at 13 Stour Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PL, Dorset.
Can I bid online at these auctions?
Yes. All four houses offer online and in-person bidding via their live EasyLive catalogues. Register in advance, and check each sale's buyer's premium and payment terms before bidding.
