Buying from 1818 Auctioneers

Our current two day sales offer an eclectic mix with items for the private collector, trade buyer and general public

We also offer a number of niche auctions which are also catalogued and available on line, including Collectors Toys and Models, Beswick and Border Fine Arts and Books

We are happy to offer help and assistance to anyone who is not yet comfortable bidding at auction, we can bid on your behalf or help you through the process and offer advice on bidding.

All our auctions are catalogued and details made available on line, usually at least a week before the auction.

All buyers must register prior to bidding and obtain a "paddle" number. It is FREE to register and once you have registered there is no need to re register at subsequent sales, just let us know if you move house, any of your details change such as your email address for example

Not able to attend the sale? Don't worry you can leave absentee bids, where we will bid on your behalf up to an agreed limit. There is no additional charge for this service.

Alternatively you can bid on line, via our friends at

Please note there is a 3% surcharge on top of the final invoice for using this service

Our buyers premium is currently 15% + VAT, payable in addition to the hammer price

We can also assist with packing and despatch, please click on the parcel for details

Payment can be accepted by cash* , bank transfer, debit or credit card (subject to additional charge for credit card payments). If paying by cheque then goods will normally have to remain at the saleroom until payment is cleared

*subject to current money laundering regulations

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