Auction Review: June 2026

Cardiff's auction featured an eclectic mix of lots, from an articulated silver swordfish and a treen powderer to an osteology model.

There were some welcome surprises on the day, including a three-way bidding battle between buyers from Italy, the UK and the USA for a Sèvres-style French porcelain casket, which achieved a hammer price of £1,000 against an estimate of £250–350.

The top lot of the sale was a George VI silver table service, which exceeded its estimate to sell for £6,900.

The monthly auction from our newest auction venue featured treen, antique furniture, silver, art, and a large collection of studio pottery by Willie Carter. 

Our bi-monthly Luxury Jewellery, Coins & Watches sale saw plenty of interest, with several fine Rolex watches among the highlights of the day.

One lot that really stood out was a rare Wedgwood anti-slavery medallion. Produced in the late 18th century and distributed at abolitionist meetings, these medallions are thought to be among the earliest examples of memorabilia created to support a charitable cause. Buyers clearly recognised its significance, with determined bidding pushing the hammer price to £2,800 against an estimate of £300-500.

Our final sale of June brought the month to a close with the first part of a fascinating single-owner collection of 18th and early 19th century pottery. Among the highlights were a creamware mug decorated with a view of Liverpool Lighthouse and the top lot of the day, an English Delft charger featuring a ballooning scene.

Look out for part two of the collection in our August Colwyn Bay Monthly sale.

Coming up next is our Cardiff Monthly sale on Tuesday 7th July, featuring mid-century design and a large selection of silver.

On Saturday 25th July, The Welsh Sale returns to Cardiff with an exciting selection of premium Welsh art. The second part follows on Monday 27th July, featuring Welsh sporting antiques, ceramics and unreserved Welsh art.

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