Proven experience, outstanding results.

Collectors and sellers across the UK and beyond have trusted us with their art, antiques and collectables for over 70 years. We hold regular specialist auctions across categories from fine jewellery and Northern art to arms & militaria, silver, furniture and modern design, all backed by seven decades of hands-on knowledge.

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Buying with Wilson55

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Every month thousands of buyers find the perfect items for their collections in our specialist online auctions. Here’s how to get started.

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What our customers say

  • "From the start, when my auction bid was successful to the delivery of my purchase every aspect of the process was a pleasure. A complete professional service from the description of the items to the packing and dispatch of my purchase was of the highest standard."

    John Boakes

  • Once again Wilson55 has given me exceptional service as a seller. This time they have a hit rate of 100% of my lots sold - many over the high estimate. Chris Large is a consummate professional in his field and everyone makes me feel very welcome. Going to Wilson55 is like a visit to old friends.

    Whether buying or selling their services are A1

    Bill Harriman

  • "I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting the auctioneers Stephen and James in person, their knowledge and guidance to myself as a prospective buyer have been invaluable. I always look forward to my visits to the saleroom in Nantwich, such is the warm welcome I always receive from the reception staff. Simply outstanding customer service!"

    Jon Hairsnape

  • “I have had a great service from Wilson 55. They arranged a telephone bid for me on the auction day. Kept me informed on the whole process and when my bid was successful, they sent me a link for secure payment. Easy as that.
    They arranged packaging and postage via Bradley’s. The bowl was expertly wrapped with care and attention. Top marks to whoever did the wrapping and packaging.
    I would definitely buy again from Wilson 55. Fantastic service from a business that obviously cares about their customers.”

    Jonathan Phillips

    Collector, London

  • "Excellent team, down to earth people and very easy to deal with
    I've dealt with Wilson55 on several occasions now, both as a buyer and seller, and they have always been very professional and easy to deal with.
    James has been excellent , and his knowledge, help and advice has been much appreciated. He has a friendly, customer focused approach and its refreshing these days ( and rare ! ) , to actually feel valued as a customer."

    Paul Darlington

  • "Good customer service. I recently purchased an item from this Auction House and found it a smooth transaction, with pleasant staff who efficiently and promptly arranged postage of the item to me as well. The item was as described."

    Janet Hiles

  • Northern Art Highlights

    “A Harassed Mother” achieves £41,000 in March sale

    Our March Northern Art sale featured the Professor W.J. Orville Thomas collection, with works of strong personal provenance from L.S. Lowry and Harold Riley. That history helped drive Lowry's original drawing, A…

    Sold for: £41,000

    A framed illustration of a woman with children, capturing a moment of affection and familial connection.
  • Asian Art Highlights

    19th Century Thai Hollow Cast Bronze Buddha

    A 19th Century Thai Hollow Cast Bronze, modelled seated in varada mudra on a lotus throne. Dimensions: 21.5cm wide, 30.5cm high. Private family from the North-West of England, likely acquired in the mid-20th century…

    Sold for: £39,000

    A bronze Buddha statue seated in a meditative pose against a plain white background.
  • Jewellery Highlights

    A ruby and diamond ring by Boodles & Dunthorne

    Featuring a stunning 2.29ct unheated Ruby from Myanmar alongside 6 trapezoidal cut diamonds with F colour and VS1 clarity, between them amounting to 0.80ct, set in 18ct yellow gold, gross weight: 6.5g.

    Sold for: £3,400

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  • Classic Art and Painting Highlights

    "Saint Bride" - Louise Jopling (British 1843-1933)

    Signed, titled "Paul said, and Peter said, And all the saints alive and dead vowed she had the sweetest head, Bonnie sweet Saint Bride" and with the artist's address - '3 Logan Place, Kensington' and original price of…

    Sold for: £13,800

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  • Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria Highlights

    Fine pair of 30 bore flintlock duelling pistols by Staudenmayer

    10inch sighted Damascus octagonal barrels with double gilt lined false breech with Staudenmayer London touch marks. The locks are fitted with semi-waterproof pans, roller frizzens and sliding safety catches, engraved…

    Sold for: £4,000

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