If a price isn't bid up to your price, the auctioneer will award it to you at the next level of bidding. On the other hand, if you cannot narrow your choice to one item of each type and you must be physically present at the auction, find out what time the first item on your list will go on the block. Hence, if you are planning to bid on Lot 121, you can arrive an hour after the auction is scheduled to begin. Antique means that an object is 100 years old or older. Buyers do best in June, July, August and December, which are slow months at most auction houses.
Auctioneers never take anything back.
They re not responsible for bidder's errors. When in doubt, take an expert along. Don't be overeager. Best not to open the bidding. Don't worry about bidding against dealers.