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Antiques auctions in the UK

362 upcoming antiques sales from 173 UK auction houses, with live catalogues and sale dates. Updated 17 October 2026.

Antiques auctions this week (98) →

Antiques auctions at a glance

As of 17 October 2026, Auction Eagle lists 362 upcoming UK antiques sales from 173 auction houses: 154 specialist antiques sales and 208 general sales that include antiques lots. The most active houses right now are Ringwood Auctions (18 sales), Boldon Auction Galleries (17 sales), Thomson Roddick Callan (14 sales), Chilcotts Auctioneers (11 sales) and William George (10 sales). The most sales are in Scotland (36), Dorset (27) and Devon (25).

Of those that state a format, 55 are timed online auctions and 297 are live auctions. 98 antiques sales are on this week — see them day by day. 15 further upcoming sales are held outside the UK and are not listed here.

What to check before bidding on antiques lots

Auction houses use "antiques" loosely: a general antiques sale often mixes period pieces with vintage and later items, so read each description for the date or period the house gives, and watch for wording such as "in the style of" or "later" that signals a reproduction. Ask about restoration, replaced parts and old repairs, and request a condition report for anything you are bidding seriously on. Check collection deadlines and delivery options before bidding on large or fragile pieces.

Budget for the buyer's premium too: UK auction houses typically add 15–30% including VAT to the hammer price, and each house sets its own rate in its terms of sale. Read our auction guides.

Specialist Antiques sales

Sales with antiques in the title.

General sales including Antiques

Antiques auctions by county

Recent antiques auctions

Questions about antiques auctions

Who runs dedicated antiques auctions in the UK?

Auction Eagle does not rank auction houses. The houses with a sale dedicated to antiques listed right now are Ringwood Auctions (closing 17 October), Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers (closing 17 October), Ottery Auction Rooms (closing 18 October), Warrington & Northwich Auction (closing 18 October), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (next sale 19 October) and Oakham Auction Centre (next sale 19 October). 75 more houses also have one. A further 208 general sales include antiques lots.

When is the next antiques sale in the UK?

The next specialist antiques sale is Antiques & Collectables – including Firearms, Guns and Swords by Ringwood Auctions in Ringwood, closing 17 October. The next general sale that includes antiques lots is by Jones & Llewelyn Auctioneers in Llandeilo, closing 17 October: General Sale of Antiques, Collectables and General Items to include Gold Sovereign Sets, Beds, Taxidermy, Corgi Vehicles & Shelley China. In all, 362 upcoming UK sales are listed.

Can I bid on antiques auctions online?

Of the 362 upcoming UK antiques sales listed, 297 are live auctions, where an auctioneer sells lot by lot in real time, and 55 are timed online auctions, where each lot closes at a set time. The other 10 do not state a format in their listing. Each catalogue page says how to bid, including any online bidding platform and its fees.

Are there antiques auctions near me?

Upcoming antiques sales are listed in 47 UK counties and areas. The most are in Scotland (36), Dorset (27) and Devon (25). The county list on this page links to the sales in each area.

What counts as an antique at auction?

The word is commonly used for objects around 100 years old or more, but there is no single rule that auction houses follow, and many "antiques and collectables" sales also include vintage and modern items. Rely on the date or period stated in each lot description, and ask the house if it is not given.

Is it worth selling antiques at auction?

It depends on the piece. An auction puts an item in front of competing bidders, but the price is not guaranteed and the seller pays commission and sometimes other charges, such as photography, insurance or lotting fees. Ask more than one auction house for a valuation, agree a reserve if you want a minimum price, and compare their terms before consigning.