Catch these great sales as auction houses reopen premises to the public

Businesses deemed to be non-essential shops (which includes all forms of auction house) can make their premises open to the public from June 15 providing they follow government guidelines on matters such as hygiene and distancing.

It means that auctioneers that will be able to take in new consignments more easily, allow people in to view lots ahead of a sale and collection of items bought at auction will be much simpler.

Devolved nations of the UK other than England will be easing their lockdowns at a pace determined by their own governments.

Almost all bidding will still happen online because few, if any, people will be allowed on premises on auction day.

Auction houses have moved swiftly to put in place the procedures to enable people to visit their premises safely and are releasing their roster of forthcoming sales. It means many more lots will be available to bid on in the weeks ahead.

Here is our pick of special items coming up for sale in auctions from mid-June onwards. 

Piers Motley

This Moorcroft vase has an estimate of £60-£100 at Piers Motley in Exmouth on June 15.

If you like a bit of Moorcroft but do not want to shell out a four-figure sum on the older designs that specialist collectors yearn for, how about this modern vase from 1999 with a salamander pattern on it? It is estimated at £60-£100 in the Antiques & Collectables sale at Piers Motley in Exmouth on June 15.

Lyon & Turnbull

At Lyon & Turnbull this oil on canvas by Margaret Ballntyne is estimated at £300-£500.

The June 16 sale of Paintings and Works on Paper at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh features this oil on canvas Mull from Iona by Margaret Ballntyne (born 1936). It is estimated at £300-£500.

Thomas N Miller

This 10 carat gold ruby and diamond pendant has an estimate of £260-£320 at Thomas N Miller on June 16.

This 10 carat gold ruby and diamond pendant comes on an 18 carat gold chain with an estimate of £260-£320. You can find it in the weekly antiques and collectables sale at Thomas N Miller in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on June 16.

Woolley & Wallis 

This wine glass from 1750-60 is estimated at £100-£200 At Woolley & Wallis on June 17.

At Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury on June 17 the English and European Glass and Ceramics sale features a number of elegant 18^th century glasses which might be just the thing for quaffing a cool wine during the summer.

David Duggleby

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date gentleman’s watch has an estimate of £1000-£1500 at David Duggleby in Scarborough on June 18.

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date gentleman’s watch is from the early 1970s and has an estimate of £1000-£1500 in the Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Coins sale at David Duggleby in Scarborough on June 18.

Keys

This oil on canvas entitled has an estimate of £100-£150 at Keys on June 19.

This oil on canvas entitled Town scene has an estimate of £100-£150 in the Twentieth Century Design & Modern Art sale at Keys in Aylsham on June 19.

Roseberys

This 9 carat gold bracelet is estimated at £500-700 at Roseberys on June 23.

At Roseberys London in West Norwood the Jewellery and Watches sale on June 23 includes this 9 carat gold bracelet will dazzle dog lovers everywhere with seven charms each depicting a different breed. It is estimated at £500-£700.

Cotswold Auction Company 

This silver and wood wine bottle stand has an estimate of £40-60 at Cotswold Auction Company on June 23.

This nice modern silver and turned wood wine bottle stand adds a touch of class to your table. It carries an estimate of £40-60 in the Silver, Jewellery, Asian, Antiques and Interiors sale at Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester on June 23.

Dreweatts

This gilt brass clock is estimated at £600-£900 on June 24 at Dreweatts in Donnington Priory.

This rare gilt brass clock presents an affordable way to own a Patek Philippe. It is estimated at £600-£900 in the Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments sale on June 24 at Dreweatts in Donnington Priory, Newbury.

Cheffins 

At Cheffins in Cambridge on June 25 this opal and gemset butterfly brooch is estimated at £200-£400.

At Cheffins in Cambridge on June 25 the Jewellery, Silver and Watches sale features this opal and gemset butterfly brooch estimated at £200-£400. The colours on this item are sure to catch the eye.

You can find out more about buying brooches at auction in our buying guide.