A tiny carved mouse hides on the corner of a Yorkshire oak table, a hallmarked silver pen waits under the loupe, and a Cotswold saleroom fills with pictures and furnishings looking for a new wall. Today, Friday 21 August 2026, four UK auction houses open the room and the live catalogue at the same time — across Gloucestershire, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Leicestershire. Here’s where to spend your morning.
What’s in the Tayler and Fletcher Fine Art, Vintage and Interiors sale?
Tayler and Fletcher open with a two-day Fine Art, Vintage and Interiors sale running Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August. It’s the kind of mixed catalogue trade dealers and interior designers actually turn up for — pictures, decorative objects and furnishings aimed at furnishing a home, not a museum. Late summer suits it: people are refreshing rooms and gardens and want pieces with patina.
Expect a spread across the three strands the sale is named for:
- Fine art — pictures and works on paper for the wall.
- Vintage — decorative and collectable objects with character.
- Interiors — furniture and furnishings for the home and garden.
When and where is it?
The sale runs at The North Cotswold Saleroom, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AR, from 9:30 am (BST), online and in person. Bid in the room or follow the live platform from anywhere — but if you can get to Bourton, the viewing is half the pleasure.
Browse the full Fine Art, Vintage and Interiors listing, see more from Tayler and Fletcher, or explore other Gloucestershire auctioneers on Auction Eagle.
What can you buy at the Spicer’s Auctioneers silver and watches sale?
In East Yorkshire, Spicer’s Auctioneers run a tightly focused sale of Silver, Silver Jewellery, Pens and Watches — a catalogue that rewards buyers who know their hallmarks. A good vintage fountain pen or a hallmarked silver piece holds its value, and the right wristwatch is both a pleasure to wear and a sensible thing to own.
When and where is it?
The sale starts at 10:00 am (BST) at Dutch River Side, Old Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 5TB, online and in person. Viewing runs 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on the Wednesday and Thursday beforehand — with silver and watches, handling a lot before you bid genuinely matters.
How do you bid at Spicer’s?
One warning for newcomers: pre-bidding stays active until the auction opens live, and once a lot is called, room and internet bidders can push past your maximum in an automated process that moves fast — you may not be notified in time to counter. Set your top bid deliberately, factor in the extra fees on online bidding, and arrange a telephone bid on lots you really want.
See the Silver, Silver Jewellery, Pens and Watches catalogue, follow Spicer’s Auctioneers, or find more East Yorkshire sales.
Why does the Ryedale Auctioneers Country House Sale matter?
For my money this is the pick of the day. Ryedale Auctioneers present a Country House Sale featuring Mouseman and Yorkshire oak — a name that makes any lover of English craft furniture sit up. Mouseman is the work of Robert Thompson of Kilburn, the Yorkshire carver whose oak carries a small carved mouse as its signature. Genuine Thompson pieces — refectory tables, chairs, stools, chests — are keenly collected, and a country-house sale is their natural home alongside the wider tradition of hand-adzed Yorkshire oak.
The appeal is threefold: the honesty of the making, the way the timber ages, and the fact that a well-chosen piece sits as happily in a modern kitchen as a farmhouse. Buyers range from serious collectors chasing the carved mouse to dealers and homeowners after solid, characterful oak that outlasts anything flat-packed.
When and where is it?
The sale begins at 10:00 am (BST) at Ryedale Auctioneers, New Road, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 6DZ, online and in person. Kirkbymoorside sits on the edge of the North York Moors — a fine late-summer drive if you fancy bidding in the room.
View the Country House Sale catalogue, follow Ryedale Auctioneers, or see what else is coming up in North Yorkshire.
What’s on offer at Sutton Hill Farm Country Auctions?
Rounding out the day, Sutton Hill Farm Country Auctions in Leicestershire run their broadest catalogue: Watches, Collectables, Models, Jewellery, Silver, Militaria and Coins. This one’s for the magpies — chase a wristwatch, a scale model, a campaign medal and a run of coins in a single morning. Numismatists, militaria collectors and jewellery buyers all find their corner, and the mixed format makes it a friendly place for a first bid.
When and where is it?
The auction starts at 10:00 am (BST) at Sutton Hill Farm, Coventry Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6EY, online and in person.
How do the fees and postage work?
- Commission: 21% plus VAT, minimum £3 per lot — worth noting on lower-value lots.
- Payment: card payments capped at £200; debit card and bank transfer accepted for larger sums.
- Postage: small UK items that fit a jiffy bag only, sent by special delivery at the buyer’s risk — anything larger you’ll collect or courier.
Explore the Watches, Collectables, Models and Coins listing, follow Sutton Hill Farm Country Auctions, or browse more Leicestershire auctions.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, four flavours — Cotswold interiors, East Yorkshire silver, Yorkshire oak and a Leicestershire pick-and-mix — all live today, 21 August 2026. Follow these houses on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues, and check each live listing for lot numbers and estimates before you place your first bid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on this Friday 21 August 2026?
Four sales run today: Tayler and Fletcher's Fine Art, Vintage and Interiors in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire; Spicer's Auctioneers' Silver, Jewellery, Pens and Watches in Old Goole, East Yorkshire; Ryedale Auctioneers' Country House Sale with Mouseman in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire; and Sutton Hill Farm Country Auctions' Watches, Collectables and Coins near Leicester.
When and where is the Ryedale Auctioneers Country House Sale?
Friday 21 August 2026 at 10:00 am (BST), at Ryedale Auctioneers, New Road, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 6DZ, both online and in person. It features Mouseman and Yorkshire oak furniture.
What is Mouseman furniture?
Mouseman is oak furniture made by Robert Thompson of Kilburn, North Yorkshire, identified by a small carved mouse used as the maker's signature. Genuine pieces are strongly collected and hold their value well.
How do I bid at Spicer's Auctioneers?
Bid online, in person, or by pre-bidding before the 10:00 am start. Viewing runs 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on the Wednesday and Thursday beforehand. Live bidders can exceed your maximum through an automated process, online bidding carries extra fees, and telephone bids can be arranged on some lots.
Is there a buyer's premium at Sutton Hill Farm Country Auctions?
Yes. Buyer's commission is 21% plus VAT, with a minimum charge of £3 per lot. Card payments are capped at £200, with debit card and bank transfer accepted for higher amounts.
Can I get items posted after these auctions?
It varies by house. Sutton Hill Farm posts small UK items that fit a jiffy bag only, sent by special delivery at the buyer's risk; larger items must be collected or couriered. Always check each house's terms before bidding.
