A signed Sandra Holmes needlework in Darwen, a wooden HMS Victory under glass in Exeter, and a room full of £1 starts in between. This Sunday, 6 September 2026, four UK auctions open their catalogues within two hours of each other — a £1-start house clearance in Lancashire, an antiques and collectables sale on the Dorset coast, a mixed antique-and-retro auction in North Wales, and a no-reserve run in Devon. Here’s what’s on offer at each, when and where it happens, and how to bid.
What’s in the HCS Auctions Ltd £1-start sale?
Every lot opens at just £1 with no VAT on the hammer — the sort of sale where patient bidders and trade dealers make their margins. It runs online only from 10:00am BST on Sunday 6 September 2026, hosted by HCS Auctions Ltd at the Old Co-op Bakery on Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT, in Lancashire.
The lots are a genuine cross-section of a house cleared. A vintage relief-carved floral alabaster table lamp is the kind of thing interior stylists snap up cheaply and rehome for far more. The ephemera runs deep: vintage British regional street maps and county atlases, plus roughly 15 folding Ordnance Survey, Bartholomew’s and Geographia maps with travel ephemera — one for cartophiles and framers alike. Toy hunters should watch the hollow-cast lead and die-cast figures and vehicles, while needlework enthusiasts get framed pictures including a signed work by Sandra Holmes and a bundle of Golden Hands and Ehrman tapestry publications with hand-worked samplers.
There’s plenty of honest everyday stock too: a set of six 1984 Kellogg promotional ceramic cereal bowls, a pair of Sanyo SX-F280 three-way speakers, an early-20th-century solid oak wall mirror with bevelled glass, and boxes of costume jewellery and vintage accessories. Factor in the 20% + VAT buyer’s commission (£1 minimum) before you get carried away. Browse the full Darwen house clearance listing, then register on the live catalogue to place bids.
- Alabaster floral table lamp — decorative and cheap to start
- 15+ folding OS, Bartholomew’s and Geographia maps — one for the cartophiles
- Signed Sandra Holmes needlework plus tapestry publications
- Vintage lead and die-cast toy figures and vehicles
When and where is the South Dorsetshire Auctions sale?
South Dorsetshire Auctions holds its Antiques & Collectables Auction on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:00am BST, running online and in person from Unit 4, John’s Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4BG. The in-room option matters here — Wareham is easy driving from Poole, Bournemouth and the wider Purbeck coast, and handling a piece before you commit beats any photograph.
The individual lots for this general antiques and collectables sale aren’t catalogued online yet, so check back as the catalogue fills in through the weekend. Mixed sales like this reward a browse — furniture, ceramics, silver, pictures and smalls — and with viewing on site it’s an ideal first outing for anyone new to bidding. Keep an eye on the Wareham antiques and collectables listing for lots as they land, or contact the room to arrange a preview and register to bid.
What’s on at North Wales Auctions in Abergele?
North Wales Auctions runs its All Things Antique, Collectable and Retro sale online only from 11:00am BST on Sunday 6 September 2026, at Abergele Antique Centre on the corner of Bridge Street and Llys Gele, Abergele, LL22 7HA, in North Wales.
Read the long description before you bid — the room is refreshingly straight about it. Anything labelled “designer style” is decorative rather than genuine and sold as seen; jewellery, particularly stone-set pieces, is described as used and worn, so scratches and chips come with the territory. The rule is simple and sensible: if you can’t view in person, request a condition report, because bids are placed on the terms as written and refunds won’t follow otherwise. Photographs form part of the description, so view every one. Check the full Abergele antiques and retro listing, then read the terms before you commit.
Why bid at Marsh Barton Auctions in Exeter?
Two words: no reserve. Every lot at Marsh Barton Auctions sells to the highest bidder, however low the price. It runs online only from 12:00pm BST on Sunday 6 September 2026, based at Unit 10, Bakers Yard, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8RG, in Devon, with worldwide delivery available (glass excepted).
The star is a large-scale wooden model of HMS Victory in a glass display case — a proper mantelpiece piece for the naval-history buff. Tinplate collectors are spoilt: a Colman’s Mustard promotional delivery van, an early-20th-century open-cab fire engine, a Vanguard London open-top double-decker, a red plastic double-decker, and several vintage touring cars and tourers. There’s honest brown furniture at giveaway starts too — a Victorian-style mahogany three-seater settee with Arts and Crafts upholstery and a Victorian mahogany spoon-back side chair — alongside garden interest in cast-stone planters shaped as sacks, a slatted hardwood bench and scrollwork metal benches. A carved Maasai warrior figure with spear and a collection of UK commemorative and pre-decimal coins round it out.
- Large HMS Victory ship model in a glazed display case
- Colman’s Mustard tinplate delivery van and open-cab fire engine
- Carved Maasai warrior figure with spear
- UK commemorative and pre-decimal coins and medals for numismatists
- Reclaimed hardwood parquet flooring blocks for renovators
With no reserves and worldwide postage, decorators, coin collectors and tinplate enthusiasts anywhere can chance a low bid. See the full Exeter no-reserve listing and register on the live catalogue.
Ready to bid this Sunday?
Four sales, one afternoon — from £1 clearance stock in Darwen to a no-reserve Victory in Exeter. Follow HCS Auctions Ltd, South Dorsetshire Auctions, North Wales Auctions and Marsh Barton Auctions on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues, and browse more upcoming UK auctions to plan the rest of your autumn bidding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are coming up this Sunday, 6 September 2026?
Four UK auctions run on Sun 6 Sep 2026: HCS Auctions Ltd (Darwen, 10:00am), South Dorsetshire Auctions (Wareham, 11:00am), North Wales Auctions (Abergele, 11:00am) and Marsh Barton Auctions (Exeter, 12:00pm).
When and where is the South Dorsetshire Auctions sale?
The Antiques & Collectables Auction is on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:00am BST, at Unit 4, John's Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4BG. It runs online and in person, so you can view and bid on site.
How do I bid at HCS Auctions Ltd in Darwen?
The £1-start house clearance is online only from 10:00am BST on Sunday 6 September 2026 via the live catalogue. Register in advance, then place bids remotely on any lot.
Is there a buyer's premium at these auctions?
Yes. HCS Auctions Ltd charges 20% + VAT buyer's commission with a £1 minimum, and no VAT is added to the hammer price. Premiums vary between rooms, so check each house's terms.
What does 'no reserve' mean at Marsh Barton Auctions?
No reserve means every lot sells to the highest bidder, regardless of how low the final price. Marsh Barton's Exeter sale is online only from 12:00pm BST on 6 September 2026, with worldwide delivery available except glass.
Why should I request a condition report at North Wales Auctions?
Because bidding accepts the sale terms, and refunds aren't offered if you didn't view in person. Items marked 'designer style' are decorative, not genuine, and worn jewellery may carry minor damage, so request a report first.
