Beswick pottery in Cornwall, Ercol chairs in Leeds, hallmarked rings in Corby and Blackburn — four UK auction houses go under the hammer online across Saturday and Sunday, 30–31 May 2026. Every sale is online only and hosted on BidSpirit, so you can bid live or leave an absentee bid wherever you are. Here’s what’s on, when, and how to get registered in time.
What’s in the HCP Auctions sale in Liskeard, Cornwall?
HCP Auctions opens the weekend at 10:00am on Saturday 30 May with a mixed sale of silver, Victorian furniture, Murano glass, Beswick pottery and studio ceramics. Beswick is one of the most approachable corners of British pottery collecting — the figural animals and decorative wares keep a loyal following, and condition is everything: look for no chips, a firm glaze and sharp modelling before you commit. The Murano glass brings the colour, with the Italian makers’ sommerso and millefiori pieces still in demand for a hit of mid-century warmth.
The Victorian furniture and silver suit anyone furnishing a period home or building a run of small, giftable silver. Browse the full HCP silver, Beswick and studio ceramics sale, or see what else is coming from HCP Auctions in Cornwall.
What can you find at Shelby’s Auctioneers in Leeds?
At 12:30pm on Saturday 30 May, Shelby’s Auctioneers in Armley, Leeds, runs an online furniture and collectables sale. This is the working end of the market, where trade dealers and house-furnishers go for honest, usable pieces at sensible money. If you’re kitting out a first flat or hunting resale stock, a West Yorkshire furniture auction like this is where the value sits between the headline lots.
Have a look through the Shelby’s furniture and collectables auction, and follow Shelby’s Auctioneers in Leeds for their future sales.
What’s in the Square and Compass May End sale in Corby?
Sunday belongs to two houses. First, Square and Compass Auctioneers in Corby, Northamptonshire, open at 10:00am on 31 May with their May End Interiors, Jewellery & Collectors Sale — the most varied catalogue of the weekend. Expect:
- Ercol and retro furniture — the steam-bent elm and beech designs that draw the mid-century crowd
- Gold and silver jewellery and watches
- Garden statuary — well timed, as late May is when buyers furnish patios and borders
- Tools, workshop lots and decorative interiors
Ercol is the name to watch: clean, original chairs and Windsor-range pieces have moved from junk-shop fodder to genuine collectable, and they hold their value. The catalogue reaches collectors, dealers and resellers alike. Dig into the Square and Compass May End Interiors and Jewellery sale, or browse more from these Northamptonshire auctioneers.
What’s coming up at Shaw’s Auction House in Blackburn?
Also at 10:00am on Sunday 31 May, Shaw’s Auction House in Blackburn, Lancashire, presents a jewellery, silver, watches, toys, antiques and collectibles sale, with hallmarked jewellery and luxury watches flagged as the draw. Individual lots weren’t published at the time of writing, so watch the live catalogue closely once it loads — for hallmarked and branded pieces, check assay marks, condition and any boxes or paperwork before you bid.
Keep an eye on the Shaw’s jewellery, silver and watches auction and follow Shaw’s Auction House in Lancashire as lots go live.
When and where are the auctions, and how do you bid?
All four sales are online only, hosted on BidSpirit:
- HCP Auctions — Lamellion, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4JT. Saturday 30 May 2026, 10:00am BST. Live catalogue.
- Shelby’s Auctioneers — Unit 1, Old Corporation Yard, 281 Tong Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 4NQ. Saturday 30 May 2026, 12:30pm BST. Live catalogue.
- Square and Compass Auctioneers — 4 Saxon Park, Saxon Way East, Corby, Northants NN18 9EY. Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00am BST. Live catalogue.
- Shaw’s Auction House — Business First Business Centre, Davyfield Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 2QY. Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00am BST. Live catalogue.
To bid, register a free BidSpirit account, get approved by the house, then bid live during the sale or leave a maximum absentee bid in advance. A buyer’s premium is added to the hammer price on every lot, so check each house’s terms before you raise your paddle.
Which sale is right for you?
Ceramics and antiques collectors should head to HCP for Beswick and Murano; furnishers and trade buyers to Shelby’s; design-led buyers and gardeners to Square and Compass for Ercol and statuary; and jewellery and watch hunters to both Square and Compass and Shaw’s. Hallmarked gold and silver, good Ercol and branded watches tend to hold their value best — but buy what you’ll enjoy living with, and treat resale as a bonus.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are these UK auctions taking place?
HCP Auctions and Shelby's both run on Saturday 30 May 2026 (10:00am and 12:30pm BST). Square and Compass and Shaw's both run on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 10:00am BST.
Where is each auction house located?
HCP Auctions is in Liskeard, Cornwall; Shelby's in Armley, Leeds; Square and Compass in Corby, Northamptonshire; and Shaw's in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Are these auctions online or in the room?
All four are online-only sales hosted on BidSpirit, so you can bid remotely from anywhere in the UK.
How do I bid at these auctions?
Register a free BidSpirit account, get approved by the auction house, then bid live during the sale or leave a maximum absentee bid in advance through the catalogue.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Yes. Each house adds a buyer's premium to the hammer price, so check the individual sale's terms on BidSpirit before bidding to know your full cost.
What sort of lots are in these sales?
Silver, Victorian furniture, Murano glass, Beswick and studio ceramics at HCP; furniture and collectables at Shelby's; gold and silver jewellery, watches, Ercol and garden statuary at Square and Compass; and hallmarked jewellery, luxury watches, silver, toys and antiques at Shaw's.
