A 1847 £10 postage stamp rendered in 24-carat gold, 13.92mm across and light enough to lose down the back of the sofa, is one of the lots crossing the block in Bolton this morning. It’s that kind of Monday: four UK sales all opening at ten o’clock, ranging from pallet-loads of retail returns in Surrey to a coin tray you could read with a loupe. In between sit general house sales in Lancashire and a three-day marathon in Hertfordshire. Here’s where to point your paddle.
What’s in the Wellers Auctions sale in Guildford?
Wellers Auctions Ltd runs its regular Monday clearance from Bedford Road, Guildford, Surrey — customer returns, end-of-line stock from an international retailer and unclaimed goods off the transport networks. This is the trade-buyer’s end of the market: everything is sold as seen, with no promise that a box is complete or working. That’s precisely why resellers turn up. Know your margins and you can make real money on stock that started life on a shop shelf.
Mind the numbers. Buyer’s premium is tiered at 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15 and 28% (+VAT) at £15 and above, added to every lot without exception, with VAT on all non-exempt lots. Viewing is on the day from the morning — sensible, given nothing carries a warranty.
The sale runs online and in person on Monday 17 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST) in Guildford. Browse the full Monday returns and unclaimed goods listing, see more from Wellers Auctions, or explore other Surrey auctioneers.
What can you buy at Chorley Auction House?
Chorley Auction House Ltd on Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, holds the kind of well-rounded general sale that keeps a town’s antique trade ticking over — jewellery, antiques, collectables, furniture and electricals under one roof. Individual lots weren’t catalogued at the time of writing, so check the live listing for the running order. The format tells you plenty, though: it’s the sale for interior buyers after a solid oak sideboard, cautious first-timers eyeing a ring, and dealers filling gaps in stock.
The practicalities are handled well. There’s a local in-house delivery service, appointment-based collection, and in-house post and packing for UK customers, though items travel at the buyer’s risk. Everything is sold as seen, so lean on the condition-report facility before you commit. Collection closes at 5pm on the Thursday after the sale.
It’s online and in person on Monday 17 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST). Check the jewellery, antiques and furniture sale listing, follow Chorley Auction House, or find more Lancashire auctions on Auction Eagle.
What’s in the Bolton Auction Rooms sale?
This is the connoisseur’s pick of the day. Bolton Auction Rooms runs an online-only general auction from Interlink House, Bolton, Greater Manchester, and the coin section alone rewards a close look. There’s a run of tiny 24-carat gold pieces, each with certificate of authenticity, whose value tracks the gold price as closely as their rarity. The watch line-up is just as strong, with several honestly described Seikos among the vintage names.
Standout lots to watch:
- 2008 20th-anniversary 1/20 oz gold Angel coin, 24ct, 1.55g, 15mm, with COA
- 2009 1/20 oz gold Maple Leaf and a 2009 Chinese Giant Panda gold coin, both 13.92mm with COA
- Gold coin in the form of the 1847 £10 postage stamp, 13.92mm (no COA)
- Bulova Accutron with its Calibre 2180 tuning-fork movement — a genuinely important piece of horology
- Seiko Five 7009-3140 automatic with day and date, plus 6309 automatics (a couple candidly noted as modified with replacement dials)
- Vintage Roamer Swiss mechanical with a green-patina silver dial
- Danbury Mint coin sets — ‘The Last Four Decades of Threepences’ and ‘The Last of the Sixpences’ in presentation cases, friendly entry points for new collectors
Bidding is online only on Monday 17 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST). See the full jewellery, watches and collectables catalogue, follow Bolton Auction Rooms, or browse more Greater Manchester sales.
What’s in the Cadmore Auctions three-day sale?
Cadmore Auctions in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, opens the biggest event of the day: a three-day general auction spanning jewellery, watches, designer items, militaria, coins, Asian antiques and collectables. A catalogue this broad rewards patient browsing — militaria collectors, coin buyers and those hunting Asian works of art rarely find so many disciplines in one place, and three days means plenty of lots to work through. Set alerts on the categories you care about rather than trying to watch everything at once.
House terms are strict, so read them first. Accounts must be settled within three working days of your winning lots’ sale day, viewing is strictly by appointment, and collection from the office also needs booking in advance. It’s online only, which suits a sale you can follow from anywhere.
The auction is online only, opening Monday 17 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST). Explore the three-day general auction listing, follow Cadmore Auctions, or see what else is coming up in Hertfordshire.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, four very different moods — no-frills Surrey clearance, a rounded Lancashire house sale, gold coins in Bolton and a sprawling Hertfordshire marathon. Register early with each house, read the condition reports, and hold the buyer’s premium in mind when you set your limit. Follow Wellers, Chorley, Bolton and Cadmore on Auction Eagle to catch their next sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on Monday 17 August 2026?
Four sales open at 10:00 am (BST): Wellers Auctions in Guildford (Surrey), Chorley Auction House in Chorley (Lancashire), Bolton Auction Rooms in Bolton (Greater Manchester), and Cadmore Auctions in Potters Bar (Hertfordshire).
Where and when is the Bolton Auction Rooms sale?
An online-only general auction from Interlink House, Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Monday 17 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST). Highlights include 24ct gold coins, Seiko and Bulova watches, glass and ceramics.
How do I bid at Wellers Auctions in Guildford?
The sale runs online and in person at Bedford Road, Guildford, Surrey. Register through the live catalogue to bid remotely, or attend in person. Viewing is available on the sale day.
Is there a buyer's premium at Wellers Auctions?
Yes, and it's tiered: 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15 and 28% (+VAT) at £15 or more, added to every lot without exception, plus VAT on all non-exempt lots.
What are the collection and payment rules at Cadmore Auctions?
Accounts must be settled within three working days of your won lots' sale day. Viewing and collection from the Potters Bar office are strictly by appointment, so contact the house in advance.
Are these auctions suitable for first-time bidders?
Yes. Chorley and Bolton offer accessible collector lots and condition reports, while Wellers suits bargain hunters. All lots sell 'as seen', so read the condition reports and factor in buyer's premium before bidding.
