Buying guides to art, antiques, vintage and more

Necklaces
Necklaces come in an array of styles and materials, with a huge variety of designs available.

The differences between silver and silver plate
Silver and silver plate may look similar but there are important differences between them which greatly affect their values at auction.

Mouseman
If you’re looking for a piece of furniture that combines function and character, plus something that will stand the test of time, Mouseman is a great option.

Football programmes
Among the memorabilia you can find at auction, football programmes are an inexpensive and fun way to enhance your enjoyment of the national game. And given what’s in them, they are probably the most informative too.

Pocket watches
Pocket watches, pendant watches and fob watches were the precursors of the wristwatch.

Breitling watches
Léon Breitling was a skilled watchmaker who began crafting timepieces and measuring tools from his workshop in St-Imier in Switzerland in the 19th century.

Glass
A wide variety of glass across different styles and periods is available to buy at auctions on thesaleroom.com.

Types of auction – a quick guide
Every auction house gives each of its sales a specific title. Once you know what to look out for, it becomes very simple to browse a list of upcoming auctions to find what you want. Here is a quick guide.