Silver and wristwatches at Hansons, roomfuls of furniture near Edinburgh, an early online-only start on the Dorset coast and a mixed collectables sale in Shropshire — four UK salerooms all fall on the same morning, Tuesday 25 August 2026. Three of the four let you bid in the room or online; one is online only. Here’s where to point your paddle, house by house.
What’s in the House & Son Auctioneers & Valuers sale in Bournemouth?
House & Son Auctioneers & Valuers open the day at 9:30am (BST) with an Antiques & Collectables Live Online Only Sale. There’s no room to read here, so the catalogue and condition reports are your eyes. Viewing is strictly by appointment, and the house does not offer postage and packing — sort out collection before you bid.
Mixed-owner antiques and collectables sales reward the patient scroller: this is where the odd sleeper sits among the everyday glass, brown furniture and smalls. If you buy for the trade or for decorative interiors at sensible money, an early Bournemouth start is a good habit. Browse the full House & Son antiques and collectables listing, see more from this Bournemouth auction house, and find other salerooms across Dorset.
- Auction house: House & Son Auctioneers & Valuers, Bournemouth, Dorset
- When: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 9:30am (BST)
- Format: Online only; viewing by appointment; no postage or packing
- Live catalogue: on EasyLive Auction
When and where is the Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers Collectables sale?
At 10:00am (BST), Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers in Newport, Telford run their Collectables & General sale as a combined internet and live-attendance auction. Viewing is tight — the Monday before only, 10am to 4pm — so if you miss it, request condition reports through your bidding platform. Register with the platform to bid online. Written commission bids are taken beforehand via the website or email, but never on sale day, so get them in early.
A collectables-and-general sale is the natural home of the magpie: coins, ceramics, toys, tools and boxes of untidy promise. Brettells collect winnings by strict click-and-collect, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, with an in-house shipping service for small, unbreakable items such as jewellery — useful if you’re bidding from a distance. See the Brettells Collectables & General listing, explore the Brettells saleroom page, and browse more Shropshire auctioneers.
- Auction house: Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers, Newport, Telford, Shropshire
- When: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online & in person; viewing Monday prior 10am–4pm
- Live catalogue: on EasyLive Auction
What’s in the Hansons Auctioneers Cornwall Antiques Sale?
Also at 10:00am (BST), Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers present The Cornwall Antiques Sale including Silver, Jewellery and Watches with Collectors, run from The Power House in Royston, Hertfordshire, online and in the room. For anyone with an eye for precious metal, this is the pick of the morning — silver, jewellery and watches hold their value and shift readily, whether you buy to wear, to keep or to trade on.
The drill for silver and wristwatch lots is familiar: read the descriptions closely, request condition reports, and set a firm ceiling before bidding, because a good watch can climb fast with two determined bidders in play. With a Cornwall provenance behind the sale and Hansons’ national reach, expect a broad spread across the collectors’ categories. Dig into the Hansons Cornwall Antiques Sale listing, follow the Hansons auction house page, and see what else is on across Hertfordshire.
- Auction house: Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers, Royston, Hertfordshire
- When: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online & in person
- Live catalogue: on EasyLive Auction
When is the Thomson Roddick Callan Home Furnishing and Interiors sale?
Thomson Roddick Callan close the day with their Dumfries Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction at The Auction Centre in Rosewell, by Edinburgh, from 10:00am (BST), online and in person. The title says who it’s for: antique and modern furniture side by side, a large selection of ceramics, glass and decorative ware, plus assorted pocket and wrist watches and jewellery.
Interiors and home-furnishing sales are the friendliest way in for a first-time bidder or an interior buyer — practical pieces at honest prices, with the occasional quality lot that outperforms. Viewing runs the day before, 10am to 5pm, and again from 9am on sale morning, so there’s ample time to inspect before you commit. View the Thomson Roddick Callan interiors listing, see the Thomson Roddick Callan saleroom, and find more auctions across Scotland.
- Auction house: Thomson Roddick Callan, Rosewell, by Edinburgh
- When: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online & in person; viewing day before 10am–5pm and sale day from 9am
- Live catalogue: on EasyLive Auction
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four salerooms, one morning: silver and watches at Hansons, furniture and decorative ware at Thomson Roddick Callan, general collectables at Brettells and an online-only start at House & Son. Register with each relevant platform, lodge any commission bids early, and check each house’s collection and shipping terms before you buy. Follow all four on Auction Eagle and keep browsing our upcoming UK auctions to catch the next before the hammer falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on 25 August 2026?
Four UK sales run on Tuesday 25 August 2026: House & Son (Bournemouth) at 9:30am (BST), and Brettells (Telford), Hansons (Royston) and Thomson Roddick Callan (Rosewell, by Edinburgh) each at 10:00am (BST).
When and where is the Hansons Cornwall Antiques Sale?
Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers hold The Cornwall Antiques Sale including Silver, Jewellery and Watches on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 10:00am (BST) from The Power House, Royston, Hertfordshire, both online and in person.
How do I bid at Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers?
Register with the bidding platform to bid online, or attend in person in Newport, Telford. Written commission bids are accepted beforehand via the Brettells website or email, but not on sale day. Viewing is the Monday before, 10am–4pm.
Can I bid online at the House & Son sale?
Yes. House & Son's Antiques & Collectables sale is online only, from 9:30am (BST) on 25 August 2026. Viewing is by appointment, and the house does not provide postage or packing, so arrange collection yourself.
What can I buy at the Thomson Roddick Callan interiors sale?
The Rosewell (by Edinburgh) sale offers antique and modern furniture, ceramics, glass and decorative ware, plus assorted pocket and wrist watches and jewellery. Viewing is the day before 10am–5pm and sale day from 9am.
Is there a buyer's premium at these auctions?
Most UK salerooms add a buyer's premium on top of the hammer price, and online platforms may charge an extra fee. Check each auction house's terms and conditions on its catalogue page before you bid.
