A WWII RAF sweetheart brooch in Morecambe, a pallet of unclaimed retail stock in Guildford, a countryside general sale near Southampton, and a Collectors & Interiors offering up north — four salerooms all go live on the same morning, Tuesday 1 September 2026, each starting at 10am (BST). Autumn is when the buying season restarts, and if August was more scrolling than bidding, here’s an easy way back in. Here’s what each house has lined up and how to bid on all four.
What’s in the Antiques and Auctions Ltd sale in Morecambe?
This is the one for the jewellery and small-antiques crowd. Antiques and Auctions Ltd runs its Antiques, Collectibles and Furniture sale from the Old Chapel on Pedder Street, and the catalogue is dense with lots that reward a careful eye.
The gold anchors it — a 9 carat yellow gold garnet and diamond cocktail ring, a nine carat Zambian emerald solitaire, and an antique British 15ct gold sporting fox-motif safety pin brooch for anyone with a taste for country pursuits. But it’s the sentimental and the odd that make the sale sing: three Victorian vulcanite and mother-of-pearl pendants, including a ‘Think of Me’ example — proper mourning-era keepsakes — and a hand-painted porcelain miniature portrait brooch still in its original fitted case.
Standout lots to watch:
- WWII sterling silver and guilloché enamel RAF sweetheart brooch — a small, poignant piece of wartime militaria.
- Bank of England Series A, B and C banknotes, down to five- and ten-pound denominations.
- Pre-1947 British silver coinage, including 1937 and 1944 half crowns, plus a 1971 decimal set in Williams & Glyn’s Bank sleeves.
- Princess Mary 1914 Christmas tin, tucked in among the collectibles.
- Roughly 25 figural enamel animal brooches, a large enamelled elephant among them, alongside a late-20th-century Christian Dior Bijoux necklace-and-earring set.
When and where: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10am (BST), online only, from the Old Chapel, 26 Pedder Street, Morecambe, LA4 5DX. Doors open from 9am for anyone local. Bid through the live BidSpirit catalogue, and see more sales across Cumbria.
What can you buy at Wellers Auctions Ltd in Guildford?
Something completely different. Wellers Auctions Ltd in Guildford runs a fast, bargain-hunter’s customer returns and unclaimed goods sale, where end-of-line stock from an international retailer sits alongside property left unclaimed on the transport networks.
Read the small print before you register. Everything is sold as seen, with no guarantee or warranty — descriptions and images are a guideline, and there’s no promise a lot is complete or working. That’s the trade-off for the prices. Buyer’s premium is tiered: 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15, and 28% (+VAT) at £15 or more, added to every lot without exception, with VAT on all but exempt items. Factor that in and you can still do well, especially as a trade buyer or reseller who can read value in a mixed pallet.
When and where: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10am (BST), online and in person, at Bedford Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4SJ. Viewing runs on the day and is genuinely worth doing given the sold-as-seen terms. Register and bid via the live catalogue on EasyLive, or explore other Surrey auctioneers.
What’s on at Pump House Specialist Auctions Ltd near Southampton?
Down in Hampshire, Pump House Specialist Auctions Ltd holds its General Auction on Tuesday 1st September from a memorable venue — the old Soberton Pumping Station on the A32 Wickham Road.
A general sale is the collector’s equivalent of a good rummage: a broad, unsorted spread where the fun is in the unexpected. These are the sales where a sharp eye picks up something under-catalogued, so work through the full listing rather than skimming. New to bidding? A mixed general auction is a forgiving place to start — lower stakes, plenty of lots, and a chance to learn how a room moves.
When and where: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10am (BST), online and in person, at Soberton Pumping Station, A32 Wickham Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2QF. Browse the full live catalogue and find more Hampshire sales on Auction Eagle.
What’s in the Thomas Watson Collectors & Interiors Sale?
Rounding out the day, Thomas Watson presents its Collectors & Interiors Sale from The Gallery Saleroom on Northumberland Street.
A Collectors & Interiors format pairs the collectable — objects people chase for love of a category — with the decorative pieces buyers want to furnish a room with character rather than flat-pack. That mix makes it one of the friendlier sales for first-time bidders and a reliable restock for trade dealers after summer. With Christmas gift-buying already on the horizon, it’s a sensible early stop for a distinctive present.
When and where: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10am (BST), online and in person, from The Gallery Saleroom, Northumberland Street. View the full catalogue on the-saleroom.com, and see what else is coming up across North Yorkshire.
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four sales, one morning, and a genuinely wide spread — from Zambian emeralds and RAF sweetheart brooches to sold-as-seen pallets and interiors finds. Register with each house ahead of the 10am starts, read the premium and viewing terms carefully, and set your maximum before the gavel falls. Follow these auctioneers and browse more upcoming UK auctions on Auction Eagle to keep your autumn diary full.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on this week?
Four sales run on Tuesday 1 September 2026, all from 10am (BST): Antiques and Auctions Ltd in Morecambe, Wellers Auctions Ltd in Guildford, Pump House Specialist Auctions Ltd near Southampton, and Thomas Watson's Collectors & Interiors Sale.
When and where is the Antiques and Auctions Ltd sale?
It is online only on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 10am (BST), from the Old Chapel, 26 Pedder Street, Morecambe, LA4 5DX. Doors open from 9am; bid via the BidSpirit live catalogue.
How do I bid at Wellers Auctions Ltd in Guildford?
Wellers runs live and online at Bedford Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4SJ on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Register through the EasyLive catalogue to bid online, or attend in person. Viewing is available on the day.
What is the buyer's premium at Wellers Auctions?
Buyer's premium is tiered: 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15, and 28% (+VAT) on £15 or more, added to every lot, with VAT on all but exempt items. Check each other house's terms before bidding.
Are the Wellers lots guaranteed to work?
No. All goods are sold as seen with no guarantee or warranty. Lots are mainly retail returns and unclaimed property, and may be incomplete or non-working, so viewing before you bid is strongly advised.
What is a Collectors & Interiors sale?
Thomas Watson's Collectors & Interiors Sale mixes collectable objects with decorative and furnishing pieces. It runs online and in person on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 10am (BST) from The Gallery Saleroom, Northumberland Street.
