One Sunday, four salerooms, four wholly different tempers of catalogue. On 23 August 2026 the hammer falls from ten in the morning to mid-afternoon across Cheshire, Hertfordshire, South Wales and Kent — a general antiques sale, an automatic jewellery-and-militaria round, a mixed South Wales offering, and a specialist toy sale heavy with retro Star Wars. A good afternoon for a bidder with a laptop and a plan. Here is what to watch, in start order.
- 10:00 am — R.A.M. Auctions, Crewe, Cheshire (online only)
- 12:00 pm — Cadmore Auctions, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (online only, automatic)
- 1:00 pm — Cardiff City Auctions, Cardiff, South Wales (online & in person)
- 2:00 pm — C&T Auctioneers, Kenardington near Ashford, Kent (online & in person)
What’s in the R.A.M. Auctions antiques sale in Crewe?
R.A.M. Auctions starts the day at 10:00 am BST with its Antiques, Collectable and General Sale, run online only from Wistaston Road, Crewe, Cheshire (CW2 7RL). This is bread-and-butter general auction territory — furniture, ceramics, silver, pictures and boxes of collectables side by side — the kind of catalogue where a sharp eye beats a big budget.
General sales like this are where trade dealers and interior designers do their best buying, precisely because the lots aren’t neatly pre-sorted. If you furnish period rooms or hunt resale stock, scroll the whole run rather than just the headline lots. It is online only, so there’s no sitting in the room — bid live from home or leave commission bids in advance. Browse the full catalogue on the R.A.M. Antiques, Collectable and General Sale listing, see more from this house on the R.A.M. Auctions page, or find other Cheshire auctioneers.
When and where is the Cadmore Auctions Sunday sale?
At midday, attention shifts south to Cadmore Auctions at 3 Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (EN6 1TL), and their Sunday Afternoon Automatic Sale. It runs online only and, unusually, automatically — there is no live broadcast, so lots simply close in sequence and you bid against the clock. A format that rewards discipline: decide your maximum, leave your bid, let it run.
The categories are a magpie’s delight, spanning:
- Jewellery and watches
- Designer items
- Militaria and coins
- Asian antiques
That spread pulls a genuinely mixed crowd: numismatists after coins, collectors chasing a vintage watch or a piece of militaria, and buyers simply wanting a gold ring below high-street money. A few house rules worth heeding — everything sells ‘as described’ and ‘as shown’ in the photographs, so study the images closely; viewing is strictly by appointment; and winning bidders collecting from the office must book a slot in advance. See the categories in full on the Cadmore Sunday Afternoon sale listing, follow the house on the Cadmore Auctions page, or explore other Hertfordshire sales.
What can you buy at Cardiff City Auctions this Sunday?
At 1:00 pm, Cardiff City Auctions Limited opens its General Auction to include Antiques and Collectables on Clydesmuir Road, Cardiff (CF24 2QS). This is the only sale of the four you can attend in person as well as online — good news if you like to handle a piece before committing. Bid with an in-room paddle or live online.
General antiques and collectables sales in South Wales tend to be strong on honest household furniture, ceramics, glass, pictures and the odd bit of silver, and they reward buyers who come prepared. One thing to read before you bid: Cardiff City post and package small items within the UK, but only on lots with a hammer price over £100, with a charge for time and materials — factor postage into your maximum if you’re bidding from afar, and note that weapons and items Royal Mail restricts won’t be sent. Individual lots appear in the live catalogue, so give it a proper scroll close to sale time. View everything on the Cardiff City general antiques listing, see more from them on the Cardiff City Auctions page, or find other South Wales auctioneers.
What’s in the C&T Auctioneers Star Wars and vintage toy sale?
Saving arguably the most fun for last, at 2:00 pm C&T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd host The Sunday Auction: Vintage Toys & Retro Star Wars Collectibles from Unit 4 High House Business Park, Kenardington, near Ashford, Kent (TN26 2LF). It runs online and in person — the sort of specialist toy sale that gets collectors setting alarms.
Vintage toys and retro Star Wars are a serious corner of the hobby now: carded action figures, playsets and boxed originals from the Kenner and Palitoy era climb fast when condition is right, and completeness and packaging are everything. It’s a market driven as much by nostalgia as money — buyers chasing the toys they wanted as kids, and paying up for the ones that got away. C&T offer in-house shipping on most lots plus international shipping, so overseas collectors aren’t shut out; contact shipping@candtauctions.co.uk for a quote. Viewing is by appointment only via enquiries@candtauctions.co.uk, and for lot-specific questions the specialist Robert Wilkin is the man to email. Browse the toys on the C&T Sunday vintage toys listing, follow the house on the C&T Auctioneers page, or see what else is coming up in Kent.
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four sales, four regions, four reasons to register — honest antique furniture, a gold watch, South Wales collectables or a carded Luke Skywalker. Register early with each house, set your maximums before the bidding warms up, and always read the small print on buyer’s premium and postage. Follow R.A.M., Cadmore, Cardiff City and C&T on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on this Sunday 23 August 2026?
Four UK sales run the same day: R.A.M. Auctions in Crewe, Cheshire (10:00 am), Cadmore Auctions in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (12:00 pm), Cardiff City Auctions in Cardiff (1:00 pm) and C&T Auctioneers in Kent (2:00 pm), all BST.
When and where is the C&T Star Wars and vintage toy sale?
The Sunday Auction: Vintage Toys & Retro Star Wars Collectibles is held by C&T Auctioneers at Unit 4 High House Business Park, Kenardington, near Ashford, Kent (TN26 2LF), from 2:00 pm BST on Sunday 23 August 2026, online and in person.
How do I bid at Cadmore Auctions?
Cadmore's Sunday Afternoon sale is online only and automatic — there is no live broadcast, so lots close in sequence. Register in advance and leave your maximum bid. Viewing is by appointment, and collection must be booked ahead.
Can I attend any of these auctions in person?
Yes. Cardiff City Auctions and C&T Auctioneers both offer online and in-person bidding. R.A.M. Auctions and Cadmore Auctions are online only.
Does Cardiff City Auctions post items?
Cardiff City post and package small items within the UK, but only on lots with a hammer price over £100, with a charge for time and materials. Weapons and items restricted by Royal Mail will not be sent.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Most UK auction houses add a buyer's premium to the hammer price, and some add online bidding fees. Check each house's terms in its live catalogue before bidding so you know your true final cost.
