A trio of teak nesting tables with tiled tops, a boxed Dunhill lighter, a Concorde cover signed and postmarked, and a Cornish mixed sale full of unknowns. Over the next two days, four online auction houses go under the hammer, and every one runs online only — so you can bid from anywhere in the country. Here is what is selling, when each goes live, and the lots worth a second look.
What’s in the Edwards Auctions mid-century sale in Margate?
If you furnish in teak and walnut, start here. Edwards Auctions opens the week with a sale built around mid-century modern design, led by a trio of teak nesting tables with inset tiled tops — the practical, good-looking set that interior buyers and trade dealers both chase. There is a second trio of hardwood nesting side tables, plus a teak drop-leaf dining table sized for a small kitchen.
It is not all 1960s teak. A 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional table with marquetry inlay and a Victorian mahogany Sutherland table speak to the antique-furniture buyers, while a Regency mahogany Pembroke table and an Edwardian Sheraton-style inlaid three-drawer chest sit between the two camps. Keep an eye on the Remploy circular two-tier coffee table too — Remploy pieces have a quiet following. One lot carries the note af (the mid-century teak veneer chest), trade shorthand for “as found”, so budget for some restoration.
- A trio of teak nesting tables with inset tiled tops
- 19th-century mahogany tripod table with marquetry inlay
- Regency mahogany Pembroke table
- Remploy two-tier circular coffee table
- Victorian cast-iron garden dining table — timely for a summer patio
When and where: Monday 22 June 2026 at 6:00pm (BST), online only, from Edwards Auctions, 144 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent (CT9 2QN). Browse the full mid-century, G Plan and McIntosh sale, or see what else is coming up from Edwards Auctions.
What can you find at the Ruby Auctions collectables sale?
This is the magpie’s sale of the week — hundreds of small, characterful lots where the variety is the point. Smokers’ accessory collectors should note the boxed trio of Ronson and Dunhill lighters with a Ronson service outfit, and pen people will spot the Montblanc gift set pairing a wristwatch, wallet and rollerball. Militaria buyers get a collection of SASRA military ephemera with a signed Middleton Todd etching and three vintage whistles.
The seaside theme runs strong, fittingly for June: a large lot of vintage British comic “saucy” seaside postcards is exactly the kind of job lot that resells well on a stall. Ceramics buyers have Royal Crown Derby Old Imari 1128, a group of Wedgwood Jasperware including a millennium mantel clock, and Churston and Goonhavern studio pottery. Add Ray-Ban and Prada sunglasses, cloisonné enamelware, Pathéscope 9.5mm home-cinema kit and a run of international banknotes, and most fields are catered for.
- Boxed Ronson and Dunhill lighters with a Ronson service outfit
- SASRA military ephemera with a signed Middleton Todd etching
- Large lot of saucy seaside postcards
- Wedgwood Jasperware including a millennium mantel clock
- Montblanc gift set — watch, wallet and pen
When and where: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:00am (BST), online only, from Ruby Auctions, 9–11 High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire (WF16 0JA). See the antiques, collectables and curios sale in full, or follow these West Yorkshire auctioneers on the Ruby Auctions page.
When is the Carn Brea Auctions general sale in Camborne?
Cornwall gets a look-in the same afternoon. Carn Brea Auctions holds a general sale — the broad, unsorted format that often turns up the bargains, precisely because the lots span household, decorative and collectable in one catalogue. General sales reward a careful read: scroll the lots, set your limits and leave absentee bids on anything tempting.
Because it is a mixed sale, the catalogue is where you judge condition and decide what is worth a punt. For Cornwall buyers or dealers working the South West, it is an easy one to dip into from home. Open the Carn Brea general sale listing for the live lots, and keep an eye on these Cornwall auctioneers for future catalogues.
When and where: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 5:00pm (BST), online only, from Carn Brea Auctions, Trevithick Market, Trevithick Road, Camborne, Cornwall (TR14 8LQ).
What’s in the Chaucer Auctions autograph sale?
The week closes with the specialist’s pick. Chaucer Auctions in Folkestone is a name autograph collectors know, and this sale ranges across TV and film, sport, space, politics and historic figures, with a strong run of military signed covers and first-day covers (FDCs). For philatelists who also collect signatures, signed covers are the sweet spot — a dated postmark anchors the autograph to a moment, which helps provenance.
Two threads stand out for serious buyers: Victoria Cross material, always sought after by militaria and medal collectors, and Concorde — signed covers tied to the aircraft stay genuinely collectable and tend to hold value. With space and politics in the mix too, study it lot by lot in the catalogue, checking how each signature is authenticated before you bid.
- TV and film autographs
- Victoria Cross-related signed material
- Concorde signed covers
- Space, sport and politics autographs and FDCs
When and where: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 6:00pm (BST), online only, from Chaucer Auctions, Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent (CT19 6PQ). View the autograph and signed-covers sale, or follow these Kent auctioneers via the Chaucer Auctions page.
How do you bid in these online auctions?
Four sales, two days, no need to leave home. Register early with each house, set your maximum and leave an absentee bid if you cannot watch live. Follow Edwards, Ruby, Carn Brea and Chaucer on Auction Eagle to plan the rest of your summer bidding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are coming up this week?
Four online-only sales run on 22–23 June 2026: Edwards Auctions (Margate), Ruby Auctions (Heckmondwike), Carn Brea Auctions (Camborne) and Chaucer Auctions (Folkestone).
When and where is the Edwards Auctions mid-century sale?
Monday 22 June 2026 at 6:00pm BST, online only, run from Edwards Auctions, 144 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent CT9 2QN.
What is in the Chaucer Auctions autograph sale?
Signed material across TV and film, sport, space, politics and history, plus Victoria Cross items, Concorde covers and military first-day covers. It runs Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 6:00pm BST, online only.
How do I bid at these auctions?
All four are online only via their live catalogues. Register in advance with each house, then bid live or leave an absentee (maximum) bid before the sale starts.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Most UK auction houses add a buyer's premium to the hammer price. Check each sale's terms for the exact rate and any online platform fees before bidding.
What is being sold at the Ruby Auctions sale in West Yorkshire?
Antiques, collectables and curios including vintage lighters, military ephemera, saucy seaside postcards, Wedgwood Jasperware and Royal Crown Derby ceramics. It runs Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:00am BST, online only.
