# RWB Auctions > RWB Auctions is an award-winning auction house based in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. The business offers free valuations, low seller's fees (10% commission, no sale no fee), and online bidding to a global audience. Specialist departments cover jewellery, silver, coins, clocks and watches, medals and militaria, ceramics, prints and paintings, Asian art, toys and comics, and science and technology. RWB Auctions is a community-focused auction house operating from a purpose-converted saleroom in the centre of Royal Wootton Bassett, opposite the town's iconic half-timbered Town Hall. The saleroom was sensitively converted in 2023 and is spacious, modern, and fully air-conditioned. The business was incorporated as Company No. 13454223 and is registered at 144 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7AB. The auction house runs monthly Antiques and Interiors sales, a bi-monthly Specialist Jewellery, Silver, Watches and Coins sale, and a monthly General Timed Sale (online only). Online bidding is available via Easy Live Auction and The Saleroom, opening each catalogue to buyers worldwide. Sister companies: Gold-Traders (UK) Ltd (gold-traders.co.uk) and The Britannia Coin Company (britanniacoincompany.com). All three businesses are members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA). --- ## About RWB Auctions RWB Auctions is located at 144 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7AB. Royal Wootton Bassett is just off Junction 16 of the M4, six miles from Swindon and well served by trains on the Great Western Main Line. The saleroom offers level access throughout, a fully-level private loading bay with professional portering staff, onsite customer parking, and three electric vehicle charging points. The site is fully wheelchair accessible. An onsite bistro - Quercus (quercusbistro.co.uk) - is open for coffee, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Phone: +44 (0)1793 840777 Email: office@rwbauctions.com Website: https://rwbauctions.com --- ## Fees RWB Auctions offers a straightforward, transparent fee structure. **For sellers:** - Seller's commission: 10% of the hammer price (plus VAT at the prevailing rate) - No lotting fee - No sale, no fee - sellers only pay if their item sells - Vendor payments made within 10 working days of the sale (often sooner when customer funds have cleared) **For buyers:** - Buyer's premium: 22% (plus VAT at the prevailing rate) The bid calculator at https://rwbauctions.com/auctions/bid-calculator/ allows buyers to calculate the total cost of a purchase including buyer's premium and VAT before bidding. --- ## Auction Types **Antiques and Interiors Sale** The flagship monthly sale. Features a diverse selection of antiques and collectables from all specialist departments. Available for both in-room and online bidding via Easy Live Auction and The Saleroom. **Specialist Jewellery, Silver, Watches and Coins Sale** Held every other month. A dedicated sale focused on jewellery, silver, watches, and coins, attracting specialist buyers from across the UK and internationally. **General Timed Sale** A monthly online-only sale. Runs for approximately one week, beginning and closing at set times. Buyers can browse and bid from home at any point during the sale window. Upcoming auctions are listed at: https://rwbauctions.com/auctions/upcoming-auctions/ Past auction results are available at: https://rwbauctions.com/auctions/auction-results/ --- ## Bidding Bidding at RWB Auctions is available in several ways: **In the room** - Attend the saleroom in Royal Wootton Bassett and bid in person on sale day. **Online live bidding** - Bid in real time via Easy Live Auction (easyliveauction.com) or The Saleroom (the-saleroom.com). Registration is required in advance. **Absentee/commission bids** - Submit a maximum bid before the sale. The auctioneer bids on your behalf up to your limit. **Telephone bidding** - Available for selected lots in specialist sales. Contact the office to arrange. Viewing is available the day before each sale and on the morning of the sale (9am to 10am before bidding begins). Condition reports are available free of charge on request for any lot in an upcoming sale. Lots are sold 'as is'. Buyers should study catalogue descriptions and condition reports carefully before bidding. Submitting a winning bid is a binding commitment to purchase. Payment must be made within five working days of the sale. Accepted methods: all major credit and debit cards (American Express not accepted) and bank transfer. Payment over the phone is not accepted for specialist sales. Lots must be collected within five working days. A post and packing service is available for smaller items. Large items can be delivered within 100 miles for a moderate fee. Uncollected lots held beyond five working days without arrangement will incur storage charges of £20 administration plus £5 per lot per day. Full bidding information: https://rwbauctions.com/auctions/how-to-bid/ Ways to bid: https://rwbauctions.com/auctions/ways-to-bid/ --- ## Selling at RWB Auctions RWB Auctions accepts consignments of antiques, jewellery, silver, watches, coins, collectables, and much more. The process is designed to be simple, transparent, and low-risk for sellers. **Step 1 - Get a valuation** Valuations are free and confidential. There is no obligation to sell. Options include: - Walk-in at the saleroom (Monday and Tuesday, 9:30am to 4:30pm) - Home visit (free, by appointment, for larger collections) - Email photographs for an initial appraisal - Attend a travelling valuation day at a venue near you - Submit the online valuation request form at https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/request-a-valuation/ **Step 2 - Consign your items** Drop off in person at the saleroom (Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 4:30pm; Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm - no appointment needed). A receipt with a unique Seller's ID is issued on drop-off. Items are tracked through storage, cataloguing, and sale by this reference. **Step 3 - Expert cataloguing and photography** RWB Auctions has in-house specialists and retained consultants covering more than 15 collecting categories. Each lot is carefully identified, described, and photographed for the online catalogue. **Step 4 - Your item sells** Vendor payments are made within 10 working days of the sale, often sooner once buyer funds have cleared. Full selling guide: https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/sell-with-us/ --- ## Valuations and Consignment Services **Walk-in valuations** Available every Monday and Tuesday, 9:30am to 4:30pm at the Royal Wootton Bassett saleroom. No appointment needed. **Home visits** Free home visits for larger collections. Sellers are visited by named valuers who assess items on the spot. Contact the office to arrange. **Travelling valuation days** RWB Auctions regularly holds free valuation days at venues across the South of England. On-the-spot offers are made for silver, jewellery, watches, and coins at these events. Upcoming dates: https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/valuation-days/ **Cornwall Consignment Centre (Bodmin)** Items can be consigned at the Cornwall centre without travelling to Wiltshire. Details: https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/auction-bodmin-cornwall/ **Hampshire Consignment Centre** Items can be consigned at the Hampshire centre. Details: https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/hampshire-consignment-centre/ **House clearances** RWB Auctions works with local property clearance specialists to offer full house clearance services across the South West and further afield. Details: https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/house-clearances/ **Probate valuations** Professional probate valuations available for estate administration purposes. Details: https://rwbauctions.com/valuations/probate/ --- ## Specialist Departments RWB Auctions operates the following specialist departments, each with dedicated expertise: **Jewellery** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/jewellery/ Antique, vintage, and modern jewellery of all periods and styles. Gold, silver, gemset, and costume pieces. **Silver** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/silver/ Antique and vintage sterling and silver-plated items. Flatware, hollow ware, decorative silver, and silversmithing from British and international makers. **Coins and Banknotes** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/coins-and-banknotes/ British and world coins, ancient coins, banknotes, tokens, and related numismatic items. **Clocks and Watches** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/clocks-and-watches/ Pocket watches, wristwatches, carriage clocks, longcase clocks, bracket clocks, and mantel clocks. **Medals and Militaria** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/medals-and-militaria/ Campaign medals, gallantry awards, groups, and individual medals. Uniforms, edged weapons, militaria, and related ephemera. **Ceramics** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/ceramics/ British and European ceramics including Meissen, Worcester, Derby, Wedgwood, Doulton, studio pottery, and decorative wares. **Prints and Paintings** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/paintings-and-prints/ Oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints, and maps. British and European works from the 17th century to the present day. **Asian Art** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/asian-art/ Chinese, Japanese, and South East Asian ceramics, bronzes, jade, ivory, lacquer, and decorative arts. **Toys, Comics and Trading Cards** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/toys-comics-and-trading-cards/ Antique and vintage toys, die-cast models, tinplate, dolls, board games, comics, trading cards, and pop culture collectables. **Science and Technology** - https://rwbauctions.com/departments/science-and-technology/ Scientific instruments, clocks and barometers, cameras, early technology, taxidermy, natural history, and ephemera. --- ## Contact and Location **Address:** 144 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7AB **Phone:** +44 (0)1793 840777 **Email:** office@rwbauctions.com **WhatsApp:** Available - contact via the website **Contact page:** https://rwbauctions.com/contact/ **Opening hours (valuations and drop-offs):** - Monday to Tuesday: 9:30am to 4:30pm (walk-in valuations available) - Monday to Thursday: 9:30am to 4:30pm (drop-offs for auction) - Friday: 9:30am to 4:00pm (drop-offs for auction) **Getting here:** Royal Wootton Bassett is located just off Junction 16 of the M4. The saleroom is in the town centre, opposite the iconic half-timbered Town Hall. Onsite parking is available with three electric vehicle charging points. --- ## Online Bidding Platforms RWB Auctions catalogues are hosted and available for bidding on: - Easy Live Auction: https://www.easyliveauction.com/auctioneers/rwbauctions/ - The Saleroom: https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/rwb-auctions Bidders must register on the relevant platform before bidding. Registration is free. --- ## Reviews and Reputation RWB Auctions holds five-star ratings on Google, Trustpilot, and Facebook. The business is known for its approachable team, transparent fees, and prompt vendor payments. - Google Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=RWB+Auctions+Reviews - Trustpilot: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/rwbauctions.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWBAuctions --- ## Accessibility The RWB Auctions saleroom is fully wheelchair accessible with no-step entry throughout, level loading bays, and seating available. A detailed accessibility guide is available at https://rwbauctions.com/about-us/accessibility-guide/ --- ## Community and Charities RWB Auctions is an active part of the Royal Wootton Bassett community. Information about the business's charity and community involvement is at https://rwbauctions.com/about-us/rwb-auctions-in-the-community/ --- ## Legal - Company name: RWB Auctions - Company number: 13454223 - Registered office: 144 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7AB - Registered in the United Kingdom - Terms and Conditions: https://rwbauctions.com/terms-and-conditions/ - Privacy Policy: https://rwbauctions.com/privacy-policy/ - CCTV Policy: https://rwbauctions.com/cctv-policy/