Four salerooms lift the hammer this morning, Friday 28 August 2026, and between them they cover jewellery and silver, luxury watches, fine antiques, art, books and end-of-summer country-house furniture. All four run online and in person, so you can bid from the kitchen table or handle the lots yourself first. Here is where the day starts and what deserves your attention.
- Atkins Auctions Ltd — two-day mixed sale, Gamberlake, Devon, 9:30 am (BST)
- Watermans Auction Rooms — antique and general sale, Swanley, Kent, 9:59 am (BST)
- Spicer’s Auctioneers — quarterly fine sale, Old Goole, East Yorkshire, 10:00 am (BST)
- Burstow & Hewett — luxury watches, jewellery and silver, Battle, East Sussex, 10:00 am (BST)
What’s in the Atkins Auctions sale in Devon?
Atkins Auctions Ltd opens the day with a proper two-day marathon: a sale of jewellery, silver, art, books, collectables and furniture from 9:30 am (BST) in Gamberlake, Devon. It runs online and in person, and with that spread of categories it is the broadest of the four — the sale where a furnishing buyer and a trade dealer chase very different lots from the same catalogue.
Two-day mixed sales reward patience. Jewellery and silver tend to lead, but the value often sits in the middle of the run: sensibly-priced brown furniture, boxed collectables and books that get overlooked when there are diamonds in the same session. If you are furnishing a home or hunting resale stock, work the whole catalogue, not just the glamour lots.
Browse the full live catalogue on the-saleroom, read more about Atkins Auctions Ltd, or see what else is happening with Devon auctioneers.
What’s in the Watermans antique and general sale in Kent?
Watermans Auction Rooms holds its Antique and General Auction from 9:59 am (BST) at Unit 4, Lower Daltons Nursery, Swanley Village Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7NU. It runs online and in person — a true general saleroom where antiques mix with the everyday and a sharp eye beats a big budget.
Mind the practicalities here, because they bite. Lots must be paid for and collected promptly, and postage is limited: mainland UK only, with no large or heavy items — pictures, mirrors and boxes of assorted goods included. If you are chasing a framed picture or a box lot of sundries, plan to collect in person or book your own courier. Read the postage and packaging terms before you bid, not after.
See the Watermans catalogue on EasyLive, learn more about Watermans Auction Rooms, or explore other London-area sales on Auction Eagle.
What’s in the Spicer’s quarterly fine sale in East Yorkshire?
For the day’s most considered offering, look north. Spicer’s Auctioneers stages its quarterly fine sale of antiques, furniture, jewellery, art, decoration, pens, watches and fashion accessories from 10:00 am (BST) at Dutch River Side, Old Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 5TB. A quarterly fine sale is where a house saves its better material, so study this catalogue if you collect seriously — the pens and watches alone draw specialists, and “fashion accessories” often means designer handbags and vintage couture worth a proper look.
Viewing runs the Wednesday and Thursday before, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm — take it, because handling goods in person is the best defence against a disappointing collection day. Understand the bidding first: pre-bidding stays live until the auction opens, and once a lot is offered, room and internet bidders can push past your maximum in real time. It is automated and fast, so set your ceiling deliberately. You can bid in person, online (with additional fees) or, on some lots, by telephone.
Study the Spicer’s fine sale catalogue, read about Spicer’s Auctioneers, or browse more East Yorkshire auctions.
What’s in the Burstow & Hewett luxury watch sale in East Sussex?
The specialists’ sale of the day belongs to Burstow & Hewett, whose Luxury Watches, Jewellery and Silver auction begins at 10:00 am (BST) at Lower Lake, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AT. The house calls it a live sale of luxury brands, designers and fine quality accoutrements, and it runs online and in person.
This is the catalogue for the buyer with an eye on both wrist and portfolio. Luxury watches hold their appeal at auction precisely because you can inspect condition, movement and completeness before committing, rather than trusting an online listing. Condition is everything: service history, original components and honest wear separate a keeper from a costly restoration project, so use the viewing and buy the watch, not the story.
See the Burstow & Hewett watch and jewellery catalogue, read more about Burstow & Hewett, or find other East Sussex auctioneers.
How do I bid across all four sales?
Four sales, four counties, one Friday — from a broad Devon two-day sale to a focused Sussex watch auction. Register with each house through its live catalogue, factor in the buyer’s premium and any online-bidding fees, and check collection and postage terms before the hammer falls. Follow Atkins Auctions Ltd, Watermans Auction Rooms, Spicer’s Auctioneers and Burstow & Hewett on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on today, Friday 28 August 2026?
Four sales run today: Atkins Auctions Ltd in Gamberlake, Devon (9:30 am); Watermans Auction Rooms in Swanley, Kent (9:59 am); Spicer's Auctioneers in Old Goole, East Yorkshire (10:00 am); and Burstow & Hewett in Battle, East Sussex (10:00 am). All times BST, all online and in person.
When and where is the Burstow & Hewett watch sale?
Burstow & Hewett's Luxury Watches, Jewellery and Silver auction starts at 10:00 am (BST) on Friday 28 August 2026 at Lower Lake, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AT. It runs online and in person.
How do I bid at Spicer's Auctioneers in East Yorkshire?
Bid in person at Dutch River Side, Old Goole; online via the EasyLive catalogue (extra fees apply); or by telephone on some lots. View Wednesday and Thursday before, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Pre-bidding stays live until the auction opens, so set your maximum deliberately.
Can Watermans Auction Rooms post my items?
Watermans posts to mainland UK only and will not send large or heavy items, including pictures, mirrors and boxes of assorted goods. Read the postage and packaging terms before bidding and plan to collect larger lots in person.
Are these auctions online or in person?
All four — Atkins Auctions Ltd, Watermans Auction Rooms, Spicer's Auctioneers and Burstow & Hewett — run both online and in person, so you can bid live in the room or remotely through each house's live catalogue.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Yes. UK salerooms add a buyer's premium to the hammer price, and online bidding usually carries an extra platform fee. Check each auction house's terms in its live catalogue before bidding so you know the full cost.
