A Zombie Kookaburra in fine silver, a 22ct quarter sovereign opening at a pound, and a batch of hand-painted Britains figures — four very different UK auctions fall inside the same 48 hours this week. There’s serious bullion under the online hammer in South Yorkshire, a thousand-lot Somerset clear-out, a no-reserve midweek jewellery sale in Armagh, and a proper toy soldiers and militaria auction at Vectis. Here’s what each one holds, when it runs and how to bid.
What’s in the Clumber Auction House coins and bullion sale?
Clumber Auction House’s Coins, Gold & Silver Bullion Auction mixes trusted investment metal with the pop-culture rounds that have become a collecting field of their own.
On the straight bullion side sits a PAMP Suisse 10g .999 Lady Fortuna bar, about as trusted a name as the trade offers, alongside a Perth Mint 9999 fine silver one-ounce bar and a Geiger Edelmetalle Schloss Güldengossa 100g bar. For anyone testing gold, there’s a tiny Wessex Mint 999.9 fine gold 1/200th oz Britannia bar. The novelty rounds are where it turns playful, and two proper British crowns give the numismatists their history.
- Coca-Cola 1oz colourised Americana round and a gold Coca-Cola bottle foil plus Republic of Chad Coca-Cola gold coins
- Rick and Morty .999 silver bar and a Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mega Wrex one-ounce bar
- Australia’s Toxic Series Zombie Kookaburra 3g round and a Great Hammerhead Shark 50 cent coin
- 1902 Edward VII silver crown and a 1937 George VI Coronation crown
When and where is it? Online only, hosted by Clumber Auction House in Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 7:00pm BST. There’s no in-room option, so register on the live catalogue and set your maximums in advance.
What can you find at the Fosse Lane Auction weekly sale?
For sheer breadth, nothing here beats Fosse Lane Auction’s weekly timed sale — over 1,000 lots from one of the South West’s largest general household auction houses.
This is dealer and reseller territory, with an ever-changing mix across the whole house. Individual lots aren’t listed until close to the sale, so it rewards a proper trawl through the catalogue.
- Gold, silver and jewellery
- Antiques, collectables and furniture
- Pictures and decorative items
- Computers, hi-fi, audio, gaming and consoles
- Tools and garden equipment
When and where is it? Online only, run by Fosse Lane Auction at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, closing Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 7:00pm BST. It’s timed, so lots close in sequence — leave your maximum bid and let the platform do the rest.
Why bid at the Buy Sell Trade Auction House Armagh sale?
The hook is simple: every lot starts at £1 with no reserve. Buy Sell Trade Auction House’s midweek sale clears unsold and unpaid lots from the main weekend auction, weighted heavily towards costume and fine jewellery.
Among the fashion pieces there’s genuine gold, plus plenty of vintage character. Lots are added daily, so it pays to keep checking.
- 22ct quarter sovereign — real gold among the costume lots
- Joma Star pendant on a fine chain and a Jennifer Lopez bracelet
- A diamanté butterfly choker, an iridescent-stone brooch and a two-tone dragon bracelet
- Several multistone drop necklaces and vintage bracelets, bangles and anklets
When and where is it? Online only, hosted by Buy Sell Trade Auction House on the Monaghan Road in Armagh, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 8:00pm BST. Register on the live catalogue to bid; local collection is available, so check the listing for postage.
What’s in the Vectis Auctions toy soldiers and militaria sale?
Vectis is the name serious toy-soldier collectors know, and its Toy Soldiers, Military & Civilian Miniatures & Militaria Auction is the one to circle.
The sale gathers military and civilian miniatures alongside militaria — the territory of hand-painted figures, boxed sets and makers whose condition and original packaging drive the hammer price. A well-preserved set can outrun its estimate on the day, so read the condition notes closely. It’s also the only one of the four you can attend in the room.
When and where is it? Online and in person at Vectis Auctions Ltd, Fleck Way, Thornaby, North Yorkshire, on Thursday 27 August 2026 from 9:30am BST. Bid in the room, leave a commission or absentee bid, or follow the live catalogue online.
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four auctions, four moods — from safe-haven silver to a £1 gamble on a vintage brooch. Follow Clumber, Fosse Lane, Buy Sell Trade and Vectis on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues. Set your maximums, read each sale’s buyer’s premium and sort collection or postage before you bid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on this week?
Four sales: Clumber Auction House (coins and bullion, Sheffield), Fosse Lane Auction (over 1,000 lots, Somerset) and Buy Sell Trade Auction House (£1-start jewellery, Armagh), all on Wednesday 26 August 2026, plus Vectis Auctions' toy soldiers and militaria sale on Thursday 27 August 2026.
When and where is the Clumber Auction House coins and bullion sale?
Online only, hosted by Clumber Auction House in Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 7:00pm BST. Register on the live catalogue to bid.
How do I bid at the Buy Sell Trade Auction House sale in Armagh?
Register on the online catalogue and bid live from 8:00pm BST on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Every lot starts at £1 with no reserve, and local collection is available in Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Can I attend the Vectis Auctions toy soldiers sale in person?
Yes. Vectis Auctions Ltd runs the sale online and in person at Fleck Way, Thornaby, North Yorkshire, from 9:30am BST on Thursday 27 August 2026. You can also leave commission or absentee bids.
Is there real gold in these sales, not just costume jewellery?
Yes. Clumber offers a Wessex Mint 999.9 fine gold Britannia bar and gold Coca-Cola coins, while Buy Sell Trade includes a 22ct quarter sovereign among its jewellery lots.
Do these auctions charge a buyer's premium?
Most UK auction houses add a buyer's premium on top of the hammer price. Check each sale's terms on its listing before bidding, along with collection or postage costs.
