A Monkey King painted on a snuff bottle, a Victoria Cross winner’s signature, a Victorian gold ring and a solid dining sideboard — all under the hammer between Friday and Saturday this weekend. Four UK salerooms run online-only sales across 19 and 20 June 2026, so you can chase every lot from your sofa. Here’s what’s worth your attention, house by house.
What’s in the Morley Auctioneers & Valuers general sale in Leeds?
First out of the blocks is Morley Auctioneers & Valuers, whose general sale spans gold and silver jewellery, antiques and collectibles, and a strong vintage and retro section. It’s the mixed catalogue trade dealers comb through early, because variety is where the value hides.
For a first-time bidder this is a forgiving place to start. Jewellery lots reward a careful read for carat marks and gross weight; the vintage and retro lots pull interior buyers chasing a look rather than a hallmark. If you collect by category, set your maximums before the bidding warms up.
- Gold and silver jewellery — rings, chains and dress pieces; check hallmarks and weights.
- Antiques and collectibles — the general mix where sleeper lots surface.
- Vintage and retro — mid-century and later design with décor appeal.
When and where is it? Friday 19 June 2026 from 10:00am BST, online only, run from Unit 1, Alexandra Mills, Baker Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 0QH. Browse the Morley general sale listing to register and leave absentee bids.
What’s in the Apollo Art Auctions Prince Collection sale?
At 1:00pm the focus shifts to London and the connoisseur’s sale of the bunch. Apollo Art Auctions offers Fine Asian and Tribal Art from the Prince Collection, and the Chinese porcelain is genuinely good. The snuff bottles alone justify the viewing.
Pick of the lots: a snuff bottle in underglaze blue and copper red showing the Monkey King, a blue and white figural bottle depicting the invasion of the Eight Banners, and another painted with a scene from Journey to the West. Reign marks give collectors firm ground — a yellow-ground famille rose ‘Dragon’ dish, Guangxu mark and of the period; a pair of doucai cups with a Guangxu mark; and a blue and white lotus dish with a Kangxi mark. Yixing specialists are well served too, with a small teapot bearing a Qianlong mark and another with the Jingxi Hui Mengchen Zhi mark.
- Monkey King snuff bottle — underglaze blue and copper red, a standout of the collection.
- Guangxu yellow-ground famille rose ‘Dragon’ dish — marked and of the period.
- Kangxi blue and white lotus dish — a clean, classic form.
- Qianlong-marked Yixing teapot — for the stoneware purists.
When and where is it? Friday 19 June 2026 from 1:00pm BST, online only, conducted from 63-64 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SW. The Apollo Asian and tribal art listing carries the catalogue, condition reports and registration.
What can you buy at the Chaucer Auctions autograph sale in Folkestone?
The evening belongs to the militaria and autograph crowd. Chaucer Auctions in Kent runs a dedicated autograph sale led by Victoria Cross winners, RAF Bomber aces, Royal Navy figures and Battle of Britain veterans, alongside military signed covers.
This is provenance-driven collecting at its most personal. A signature from a VC recipient or a Battle of Britain pilot carries a weight mass-produced memorabilia never will, while signed first-day covers stay an affordable way to build a themed collection. Read each lot for signer identification and any supporting documentation — that’s what separates a good buy from a great one.
- Victoria Cross winners’ autographs — the headline draw for serious collectors.
- RAF Bomber aces and Battle of Britain signatures — aviation history in ink.
- Royal Navy autographs and military signed covers — affordable, themed and collectable.
When and where is it? Friday 19 June 2026 from 6:00pm BST, online only, from Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent CT19 6PQ. See the Chaucer autograph auction listing to register and bid.
What’s in the Lily Bids Auction House antiques sale in Redditch?
Saturday morning rounds things off with Lily Bids Auction House in Worcestershire and a broad sale of antiques, furniture, jewellery and collectables — furniture for the home, jewellery to wear or hold, and collectables for the specialists.
Worth knowing before you bid: buyer’s premium is 20% plus VAT on the hammer (a £100 lot costs £124 all in), payment is due by 3pm the Monday after the sale, and there’s a £500 limit on credit cards. Bidding through the Lily Bids website adds a 3% surcharge, or you can register via easyliveAuction.com for a £3 flat fee. Trade buyers and interior designers will gravitate to the furniture section.
- Antique and later furniture — practical pieces with décor and resale appeal.
- Jewellery — gold, silver and gem-set lots; check the hallmarks.
- General collectables — the catch-all where bargains turn up.
When and where is it? Saturday 20 June 2026 from 10:00am BST, online only, from Unit 1, 49H Pipers Road, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0HU. View the Lily Bids antiques and furniture listing for the full catalogue.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, four very different temptations, all live online this weekend. Register early, set firm limits, and factor the buyer’s premium into every bid. Follow Morley, Apollo, Chaucer and Lily Bids on Auction Eagle to keep your wishlist warm for the next round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are coming up this weekend?
Four online-only UK sales: Morley Auctioneers (Leeds), Apollo Art Auctions (London) and Chaucer Auctions (Folkestone) on Friday 19 June 2026, plus Lily Bids Auction House (Redditch) on Saturday 20 June 2026.
When and where is the Apollo Art Auctions Asian art sale?
Friday 19 June 2026 from 1:00pm BST, online only, from 63-64 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SW. It features Fine Asian and Tribal Art from the Prince Collection, including Chinese snuff bottles and reign-marked porcelain.
What is in the Chaucer Auctions autograph sale?
Autographs of Victoria Cross winners, RAF Bomber aces, Royal Navy figures and Battle of Britain veterans, plus military signed covers. It runs online from 6:00pm BST on Friday 19 June 2026, based in Folkestone, Kent.
How do I bid at Lily Bids Auction House?
Register online via lilybidsauctionhouse.com (3% surcharge) or through easyliveAuction.com for a £3 flat fee. The sale is online only from Redditch, Worcestershire, on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 10:00am BST.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Yes. At Lily Bids it is 20% plus VAT on the hammer price, so a £100 lot costs £124 in total. Premiums and online surcharges vary, so check each house's terms before bidding.
What's in the Morley Auctioneers general sale?
Gold and silver jewellery, antiques and collectibles, and vintage and retro lots. It is online only from 10:00am BST on Friday 19 June 2026, run from Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
