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3rd October 2026
(Saturday)

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AGM Auction

The Society’s AGM Auction will take place on 3rd October 2026 (Saturday), featuring 567 lots from our four member countries.

It will start at 10 am on Saturday in The Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth.

Viewing on Friday (2nd October) before dinner and on Saturday morning before the auction.

Bids can be sent by post or email using the enclosed bid form.

You can email your bid to David Wright at auction@b-p-s.org.uk. Alternatively, if mailing your bid, please send it directly to Ivor Moore at the address provided on the form.

Closing date for Postal Bids is Tuesday 28th September 2026.

Previous auction archive is available here.

Bidding

The auction list contains reserves for some lots; estimates for others. Where there is an estimate, reserves are generally some 80% of this figure. Bids below reserve generally are not helpful. 

Approximate bid-steps are as follows: 

Up to £20 – £1 increment; £20-£100 – £2/£3; thereafter at the auctioneer’s discretion (normally 5%).

Commission

Vendors: 10% for the first £150, 5% thereafter, 3% on lots selling for £100 or more. 

Purchasers: 5% on all purchases rounded to the nearest £. 

In addition, the cost of any postage will be added to the invoices. 

Payment

The auction rules state inter alia, that, it is understood that lots can be returned within 3 days of receipt, or expertisation request can be granted by the Auctioneer if applied for within this time, otherwise they must be paid for within this time or arrangements with banks put in hand. Payment details is given here.

Submitting Materials

Good materials from our four countries are always welcome. The minimum lot value is £10. Items worth less than this are not suitable for the auction. If you wish to submit your material and would like to contact us, please email David Wright at auction@b-p-s.org.uk. 

Buying Unsold Lots

Please contact Ivor Moore directly or contact David Wright at auction@b-p-s.org.uk.