A Longines chronograph, a 1977 Kenner Princess Leia still wearing her cape, a tray of hallmarked silver and a Bang & Olufsen television built like sculpture — that’s the spread over the next 48 hours. The August bank holiday brings four very different UK sales, closing Sunday evening and running Monday morning, from East Sussex to County Armagh, Scotland to Lancashire. Two lean watches and jewellery, one runs to mid-century and silver, and one is a pure £1-start scramble. Here’s what to chase and how to get a bid in.
What’s in the Rosan Reeves Auctions sale at Hailsham?
This is the one for watch collectors and bargain-hunting trade buyers. A large slice of the catalogue is offered by order of the Official Receiver, which usually means honest estimates and real buying room.
Horology leads. The Longines L3.662.4 Conquest Automatic Chronograph is a proper workhorse Swiss automatic, while the TAG Heuer WK1213-0 Professional 200m arrives with box and paperwork — full-set TAGs always fetch more, so that matters. Rarer still is the Scuderia Ferrari SF.04.1.34.0018 chronograph in black PVD steel, one for the motorsport crowd. Coin and medal buyers get the Queen’s Speeches commemorative pair, gold-plated Myths and Legends of Great Britain medals with certificates, and a Windsor Mint Pope John Paul II set. Beyond that it turns to house-clearance and trade stock — plenty to stock a shop or workshop.
- Longines L3.662.4 Conquest Automatic Chronograph wristwatch
- TAG Heuer WK1213-0 Professional 200m, boxed with papers
- Scuderia Ferrari SF.04.1.34.0018 black PVD chronograph
- Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 10-32 television
- IKEA VITTSJÖ glass coffee table with a pair of ÖSTANÖ chairs
- Mi M365 electric scooter and a Backfire electric skateboard
When and where: online only, closing Sunday 30 August 2026 from 6:00pm (BST) at Arlington Road West, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3RE. Browse the 150-lot Hailsham listing, see more from Rosan Reeves Auctions, or find other East Sussex sales. Bid live through the online catalogue.
What’s in the Buy Sell Trade Auction House sale in Armagh?
Every one of the 400-plus lots starts at £1 with no reserve, and stock is added daily — this is where you gamble a quid and occasionally walk away with something genuinely good. Expect a magpie’s catalogue of toys, coins, militaria, jewellery and vinyl.
Star Wars collectors should move fast: a Kenner Princess Leia Organa action figure from 1977, with cape, is exactly the first-wave figure people quietly hoard, and there’s a vintage Action Man beside it. Militaria runs deep, from a WW2 medal and a lot of lead soldiers to a NATO ammo box and an oddball Wilton Armetale Emerald Society NYPD noggin mug. Watch buyers get a vintage Oris, a Seiko chronograph and a Citizen, while coin hunters can chase a silver 1oz coin, a 1996 proof set and a limited-edition £5 Charles coin.
- Kenner Star Wars Princess Leia Organa 1977 figure, with cape
- Vintage Action Man and a lot of lead soldiers
- WW2 medal and a NATO ammo box
- Vintage Oris, Seiko chronograph and Citizen watches
- Silver 1oz coin, 1996 proof set and £5 Charles coin
- Johnny Cash vinyl LP and hallmarked silver medal
When and where: online only, closing Sunday 30 August 2026 from 8:00pm (BST) at Units 1 & 2, 84 Monaghan Road, Armagh, BT60 4DR. Collection or delivery is offered. See the full £1 no-reserve Armagh listing, view Buy Sell Trade Auction House, or explore more Northern Ireland auctions. The live catalogue is here.
What’s in the Hamilton Auction House sale in Scotland?
Monday morning shifts the mood entirely. Hamilton’s General, Collectable, Fine Silver & Mid Century Furniture sale is the pick for interior buyers and dealers who want quality at a Scottish saleroom’s sensible estimates.
The title maps the sale: fine silver for the hallmark-hunters, a general and collectables section for mixed-lot buyers, and the part that pulls the crowds — mid-century furniture. Clean-lined teak and rosewood from the 1950s to 70s stays among the most wanted décor around, equally at home in a period flat or a new build. If you furnish for a living or you’re dressing a room, view this one properly and bid on what you can inspect.
When and where: online and in person, Monday 31 August 2026 from 9:30am (BST) at 76 Muir Street, with live in-room bidding and an online option. Check the Hamilton silver and mid-century listing, see the Hamilton Auction House page, or browse more auctioneers across Scotland. The full catalogue is on the-saleroom.
What’s in the Bank Hall Auctions weekly sale in Lancashire?
Bank Hall’s popular live weekly sale returns, now with in-room bidding at Colne, and it’s a proper generalist’s playground: collectables, antiques, jewellery, wristwatches and fabrics under one roof.
The mix rewards regulars. Jewellery and wristwatch lots keep the trade coming back week after week, the antiques and collectables cover the eclectic middle ground, and the fabrics are worth a look for makers, upholsterers and anyone after vintage textiles. A weekly cadence means fresh consignments each time, so follow the house and check every catalogue as it lands.
When and where: online only, Monday 31 August 2026 from 9:30am (BST) at Unit 6, Kings Mill, Queen Street, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2HX. View the Bank Hall weekly Colne listing, see Bank Hall Auctions, or find more Lancashire saleroom listings. Bid through the live catalogue.
How do I bid this weekend?
Two sales close on Sunday evening and two open first thing Monday, so register early, read each lot description carefully, and add the buyer’s premium before you set your maximum. Follow Rosan Reeves, Buy Sell Trade, Hamilton and Bank Hall on Auction Eagle to catch the next catalogues the moment they go live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on this bank holiday weekend?
Four. Rosan Reeves Auctions (Hailsham, East Sussex) and Buy Sell Trade Auction House (Armagh) close Sunday 30 August 2026; Hamilton Auction House (Scotland) and Bank Hall Auctions (Burnley, Lancashire) run Monday 31 August 2026.
When and where is the Rosan Reeves Auctions sale?
Online only, closing Sunday 30 August 2026 from 6:00pm BST at Arlington Road West, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3RE. Many of the 150 lots are sold by order of the Official Receiver.
What makes the Armagh auction different?
At Buy Sell Trade Auction House every one of the 400-plus lots starts at £1 with no reserve. It's online only from 8:00pm BST on Sunday 30 August 2026, with collection or delivery available and lots added daily.
Can I bid in person at the Hamilton Auction House sale?
Yes. Hamilton's General, Collectable, Fine Silver & Mid Century Furniture sale runs online and in person from 9:30am BST on Monday 31 August 2026 at 76 Muir Street, with live in-room and online bidding.
How do I bid at Bank Hall Auctions?
Bank Hall's weekly sale is online, starting 9:30am BST on Monday 31 August 2026 from Harle Syke, Burnley, Lancashire. Register and bid live via the online catalogue, with in-room bidding now offered at Colne.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Yes. Most UK auction houses add a buyer's premium on top of the hammer price, and rates vary by saleroom. Check each auction's terms before bidding and factor it into your maximum.
