Auction Calendar

An exceptional "across the board" collection of Fine and Rare Wines and Spirits with some remarkable bargains and quality items that are in very good condition" and a few rare and exceptional individual Lots.

For enquiries contact: auctions@wilson55.com

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room. Please be sure to register online well in advance to prevent any delays or complications.* 

We are very excited to present the Spring edition of the popular Fine & Classic Sale.  This auction begins with a fabulous section of silver and objects of vertu before ceramics, glass and sculpture including an impressive set of Grand Tour plaster cameos.  Oils and watercolours are featured with some particularly fine wildlife studies by Edwin Penny and Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe alongside a romantic sunset seascape by William Anslow Thornley and a pair of landscapes by auction favourite William Mellor.  The furniture section comprises the core of a fresh to market Cheshire farmhouse contents with attractive and useful Georgian furniture a strong feature followed by selected lighting, intriguing collector's items and part one of a single-owner collection of Dinky Toys with much more to discover besides.

Enjoy browsing the online catalogue, feel free to send in a condition report request or join us for the viewing days (dates and times below) before the live online auction starting at 11:00 Thursday 9th April.

If you have silver, ceramics, glass, bronzes, watercolours, oil paintings, maps, furniture, furnishings, lighting, books, items of historical significance or any other item which you would like to be valued for the Summer edition of the Fine & Classic Sale please get in touch and we will be happy to advise.

Contact our specialists: james.spiridion@wilson55.com, stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com or anna.lambert@wilson55.com

Call us on 01270 623878 or email auctions@wilson55.com to arrange an in-house appointment at our Nantwich auction galleries.

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.* 

This sale features a stunning selection of high-grade gold and silver coins and specimen coin sets from Charles II to Elizabeth II to include a fabulous selection of Maundy coinage and a rare George III (1760-1820), Countermarked issues, DERBYSHIRE, Cromford, a Mexico, Charles IIII, 8 Reales coin. There are several good collections of ancient coins to include high-grade Roman and Greek coinage. Banknotes are well represented with several good collections of high-grade Bank of England banknotes and many others.

If you have any coins or banknotes you may wish to consign to this sale please contact Stephen Sparrow via stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com.

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room. Please be sure to register online well in advance to prevent any delays or complications.* 

SALE FULLY ONLINE.

75% of the sale to be sold without reserve. 

Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April at 11am Daily. 

Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms & Militaria Auction.

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room. Please be sure to register online well in advance to prevent any delays or complications.* 

We are excited to welcome consignments for the Spring edition of the popular Modern Art & Design Sale, browse the preview and check back as lots are frequently added.

If you have studio or Scandinavian glass, Arts & Crafts metalwares, Art Deco bronzes or sculpture, studio ceramics or art pottery, mid-century or other design furniture, Italian or retro lighting, vintage advertising, Montblanc or other fine pens, original art or multiples, or any other aspect of design from the 20th-21st century which you wish to sell to the world get in touch with our specialists: 

james.spiridion@wilson55.com, anna.lambert@wilson55.com or stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com for a complimentary valuation on single objects or entire collections.

To enquire via WhatsApp use the number +44 7955 579249.  To speak to our friendly team, you can telephone us on +44 (0)1270 623878 or for more general auction enquiries email us at auctions@wilson55.com - we'll look forward to hearing from you soon!

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.* 

Wilson55 is excited to present another of our John Thompson Studio Collection auctions, featuring works acquired directly from the estate of John Thompson (British 1924-2011) - an artist often featured and admired in our ever-popular Northern Art Sales. While he is best known for his 'Group Series' paintings, the opportunity to present his studio collection together like this goes to highlight the further range of subjects that also inspired him and, most excitingly, these works are all being offered with no reserve.

For enquiries, please contact: Stephen Sparrow (stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com) or Anna Lambert (anna.lambert@wilson55.com)

Please note that this is currently just a preview, with more lots to be added each week

Wilson55 Auctioneers is pleased to present its second Fine Jewellery & Watches Sale of 2026, bringing together an exceptional selection of jewellery and watches to include luxury timepieces by leading makers such as Rolex, Cartier, Omega and Breitling, together with fine jewellery to include designer, vintage single items and collections.

For those considering consigning, our Jewellery & Watch Department offers complimentary auction valuations and expert guidance on placing your items into our forthcoming market-leading sales. For enquiries, please contact: auctions@wilson55.com

Please note that this is currently just a preview, with more lots to be added each week

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.* 

Wilson55 Auctioneers is delighted to present its second Specialist Northern Art Sale of 2026, showcasing an outstanding collection of works by some of the North’s most respected and celebrated artists.

This follows a record-breaking sale in March, where exceptional prices were achieved. The upcoming June auction features pieces by L.S. Lowry, alongside works by Theodore Major, Harold Riley, Geoffrey Key, Arthur Delaney, Peter Stanaway, Liam Spencer, William Turner, Reg Gardner, James Lawrence Isherwood, Roger Hampson, and other notable figures who have helped define Northern British art.

For those considering consigning, our Art Department offers complimentary auction valuations and expert guidance on placing your Northern Art in our forthcoming market-leading sales. For enquiries, please contact stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com or anna.lambert@wilson55.com.

Please note that this is currently just a preview, with more lots to be added each week

*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.* 

Wilson55 is excited to present another of our John Thompson Studio Collection auctions, featuring works acquired directly from the estate of John Thompson (British 1924-2011) - an artist often featured and admired in our ever-popular Northern Art Sales. While he is best known for his 'Group Series' paintings, the opportunity to present his studio collection together like this goes to highlight the further range of subjects that also inspired him and, most excitingly, these works are all being offered with no reserve.

For enquiries, please contact: Stephen Sparrow (stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com) or Anna Lambert (anna.lambert@wilson55.com)

Please note that this is currently just a preview, with more lots to be added each week