Nesbits Antiques Auctions in Southsea: What to Expect

Nesbits Antiques Auctions Ltd is a long-established auction house in Southsea, Portsmouth. Established in 1921, it describes itself as the South Coast’s longest-established auction house and continues to run regular sales of fine art, antiques and collectables. The business is led by Managing Director and Auctioneer John Cameron, a Portsmouth-born auctioneer with more than 30 years’ experience in fine art and antiques. He is a qualified member of RICS and NAVA and is also familiar to viewers from BBC1 programmes including Bargain Hunt, Cash in the Attic and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.

The saleroom is at 7 Clarendon Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2ED, in the main shopping area. Auctions are open to the public and free to attend, usually running from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with around 80–100 lots offered each hour. The atmosphere is likely to suit people who enjoy browsing a varied sale rather than looking for one particular type of item. Categories include Maritime, Militaria & Ethnographica, Fine Art and Antique Furniture, Vintage Toys, Trains & Collectables, Stamps, Postcards, Coins & Cigarette Cards, and Silver, Watches & Jewellery. Each sale includes a fully illustrated online catalogue, with bidding available through platforms including easyliveauction.com and the-saleroom.com. Absentee or commission bids are also accepted.

Nesbits also provides valuations, valuation days and private treaty sales described as “Willing Buyer & Willing Seller”. The next listed 2026 auction dates are Wednesday 11 November and Wednesday 16 December, both scheduled for 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The venue has disabled access, although there is no disabled toilet, and children and dogs are welcome. For deliveries, the loading bay is outside 12 Stanley Street, Southsea, PO5 2DS, reached via the alley beside the house; the location is also marked by the What3words reference ///brain.chill.toast. General enquiries can be sent to auctions@nesbits.co.uk or made by calling 023 9229 5568. As with any auction, buyers should read the sale conditions carefully, particularly around reserves, jewellery and collection or delivery arrangements.