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A chest of drawers and a rocking chair in a sunlit bedroom
Rows of Edwardian inlaid chairs with needlework seats at Shelbys in Armley
A 1909 Edward VII gold sovereign, St George reverse, photographed for a Shelbys sale

Auctioneers & valuers · Armley

House clearance, valuations and auctions in Leeds

Anything worth selling goes into our own Saturday auction, and the money comes back to you after fees.

Arrange a house clearance 0113 250 2626

Free verbal valuations: call Mark on 07764 405701

  • Years in the antiques tradeMark, our valuer and auctioneer
  • 12:30Every other SaturdayOnline sales, bid from home
  • FreeVerbal valuationsFor anyone thinking of selling
  • £4Lot fee, sold or unsoldPlus 22% commission and VAT on it, only if it sells

Mark has featured on

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Lot 01About us

Auctioneers and valuers on Tong Road, Armley

A working auction house in west Leeds. We value, collect, clear and sell, from good antiques to the everyday contents of a family home.

Shelbys Auctioneers is an auction house at 281 Tong Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 4NQ. We hold online auctions every other Saturday at 12:30, with viewing at our premises on the Friday before, 10am to 4pm. We give free verbal valuations, prepare written probate and insurance valuations, and carry out full or part house clearances across Leeds and West Yorkshire.

A George III flame mahogany chest-on-chest standing against the breeze-block wall of our premises
Fig. 1A George III chest-on-chest at our premises, for the 8 August 2026 sale.

Lot 02How it works

One firm for the whole job

Valuer, auction house and clearance firm under one roof. A clearance is chargeable, but the cost may be covered or reduced by what sells.

  1. Step 1

    Call or book a visit

    Ring the office on 0113 250 2626 or Mark on 07764 405701. We book around you and work with solicitors and executors.

  2. Step 2

    Free valuation and collection

    Mark gives a free verbal valuation and agrees any reserves. Larger sale items are collected free; smaller ones come to us.

  3. Step 3

    Sold, and the balance paid to you

    Your things go into a Saturday sale and the proceeds come back after fees. Nothing is dumped: the rest is cleared responsibly or donated.

  • £4.00 lot fee per item, sold or unsold
  • 22% commission + VAT on the commission, only when sold
  • Unsold items collected by noon the Friday after the sale
  • Fees and terms

Lot 03What we sell

From fine antiques to household goods

Every photo here is a lot from one of our 2026 sales.

Lot 04The sale calendar

Online sales every other Saturday

Next sale · Timed

New Prom, Evening & Wedding Dresses Auction

Viewing
Friday, 10am–4pm
Bidding
Online, on our website
View catalogue Register to bid
  1. Wed & ThuLots go online
  2. Fri 10–4Viewing day
  3. Sat 12:30Bid live or absentee
  4. Mon–WedResults and collection

Recently sold at Shelbys

Hammer prices, before buyer’s premium

Questions we’re asked

Straight answers before you ring

Read the full FAQ
How much does it cost to sell at auction?

There is a flat fee of £4.00 per lot, which applies whether or not the item sells.

An additional 22% commission (plus VAT on the commission only) is charged only when an item is sold.

All fees and commission are deducted from your final sale total.

Payments are issued via bank transfer following the sale.

Selling at auction
Can you give me a valuation on items I want to sell?

We offer a free valuation service to all our vendors, along with a free collection service for larger household contents. Some exceptions may apply, depending on the nature and location of the items.

To arrange an appointment, please contact Mark on 07764 405701 or 0113 250 2626.

Please note: if you require a written valuation for insurance, probate, or other formal purposes, this is a chargeable service, with payment required at the time of the visit.

Valuations
Do you do house clearances?

Yes, we do offer a house clearance service.

At Shelby’s Auctioneers Ltd, we provide an efficient and reliable house clearance service designed to help reduce the stress of moving home or dealing with the belongings of a loved one after a loss.

As part of our service, we can arrange the removal of most household contents to auction, ranging from high-quality antiques to general household items. Items suitable for auction are transported free of charge, while any remaining items requiring clearance are charged accordingly, depending on the volume and nature of what needs to be removed.

This service is faster and simpler than selling online, offering a convenient and environmentally friendly way to recycle unwanted items, while also giving you the opportunity to earn additional income.

Clearances can be scheduled at a time that suits you.

House clearance
A 1970s silver-mounted cut-glass claret jug on black satin, photographed for a Shelbys sale

Probate valuations

A written inventory with realistic market values, prepared for HMRC inheritance tax purposes. Chargeable, with the fee paid at the visit.

About probate valuations

Lot 05Talk to us

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Rather talk now? Call 0113 250 2626 or email info@shelbysauctioneers.net. For a clearance quote with photos, use the full quote form.

Guides and advice

Guides for sellers and buyers

  • Long terrace of brick cottages with clay chimney pots and green doors at dusk

    House clearance

    Clearing a parent’s home after a death

    A calm, step-by-step guide for families in England and Wales: what to do first, what should wait for probate, valuing the contents and clearing the house.

  • Brass-rimmed magnifying glass on a polished mahogany table, with an ornate bronze lamp base at right

    Valuations

    Probate valuations explained

    What HMRC needs for house contents: open market value at the date of death, when a professional valuation helps, and how auction results are treated.

  • Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian vase in a rich blue glaze on black velvet

    Selling

    How selling at auction works

    From free valuation to sale day: lot fees, commission, VAT on the commission, reserves, and what happens to items that don’t sell.

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