Chrystals AUCTIONS
Established 1854

What we sell - advice

Chrystals Auctions sell most items and can do onsite sales as well

Please contact us before bringing goods in - Chrystals Auctions will decline items not considered to be of saleable condition or value.


We can't sell

  • Foam filled furnishings that are not clearly labelled as conforming to current fire regulations
  • Any animal remains / products that may contravene the relevant wildlife acts.This includes many birds eggs, butterflies, post-war ivory and others
  • Any controlled item for which the vendor and / or Chrystals Auctions are not licensed

We don't sell

  • Conventional cathode ray (tube) televisions are no longer accepted - Only plasma / LCD digital TVs will be sold
  • Video recorder / players have no resale value
  • Mattresses are generally not accepted unless genuinely in as new condition - Divan beds must be absolutely clean
  • Video and cassette tapes - Exceptions may be made for Manx themed and significant originals
  • Motorcycle helmets (except vintage / collectable ones, not for road use)

We discourage / decline

  • Most printed pictures
  • Most 20th century household china tea / dinner services - To have a sale value, such sets must be complete, undamaged and preferably "named"
  • Most "coffee-table" books
  • "Flat-pack" furniture
  • Most Edwardian bedroom furniture
  • Most LP and gramaphone records
  • Most pianos and organs - Modern electronic keyboards and organs may be considered
  • Most office utility furniture
  • TV cabinets and stands

We do sell

  • Antique furniture - Victorian and earlier, Arts and Crafts school
  • Modern furniture in good condition - This does not include most 1970s / 80s items
  • LCD / Plasma TVs
  • Pine furniture
  • White goods in clean, fully working condition
  • Coin, stamp and post-card collections
  • Militaria, medals and weapons
  • Fine Art - well executed oils and watercolours - This does not include most amateur works
  • Gold, silver and jewellery
  • Quality clocks and watches
  • Quality fabrics and clothing
  • Quality ornaments, pottery and china
  • Manx items and ephemera
  • Hand tools, power tools and garden equipment
  • Vehicles and bicycles

Special and onsite sales

Chrystals Auctions frequently conducts special and on-site sales for clients, such as:
  • House clearance sales on-site
  • Office clearance sales on-site
  • Liquidation sales - stock, consumables, furniture, etc. on-site
  • Sales of vehicles, plant and machinery on-site
  • Themed sales and personal collections sales

If you are interested in finding out more about any of the above, contact us