One Wednesday, four salerooms, and a run of lots that stretches from garden statuary to gold sovereigns. On 19 August 2026 the diary bunches up: a brisk fortnightly household sale in Cheshire, a dedicated Asian art auction near Lincoln, the closing contents of a long-standing Kensington gallery going under the hammer in Somerset, and a mixed coins-and-jewellery sale in Aberdeen. Practical furnishing at one end, specialist collecting at the other, all live on the same summer morning. Here’s what’s worth your time, and how to bid.
What’s in the Warrington & Northwich Auction home & garden sale?
First off the mark, and the one to set an early alarm for. Warrington & Northwich Auction runs its regular fortnightly Home & Garden Sale from 551 Europa Boulevard, Westbrook. It’s a genuine 9:00am start (BST), online and in person, so early viewing and registration reward the punctual.
These fortnightly sales are the bread and butter of general auction buying: furniture, homewares, tools and, at this time of year, the outdoor lots that suit a late-summer patio. Sensible estimates and quick turnover make it a sound entry point for first-time bidders and trade dealers alike. One firm rule before you raise a paddle:
- All invoices must be settled and lots collected no later than 4pm on the Monday after the sale — arrange transport for anything bulky.
- Bid in the room or via the live catalogue on the-saleroom.
It’s one of the busier Cheshire auctioneers for everyday buying, and a good habit if you like a regular rummage close to the M62.
What’s in the Golding Young & Mawer Asian art sale?
Also opening at 9:00am, and a far more specialist proposition. Golding Young & Mawer stage their Grantham Asian Art Sale at the Lincoln Auction Rooms, Thos Mawer House, Station Road, North Hykeham, online and in the room.
Dedicated Asian art sales draw a keen, international field, and provenance carries real weight. Because this is a themed sale rather than a few lots buried in a general auction, it repays close study. In this category especially, restoration, hairlines and marks can swing value dramatically, so line up condition reports before the day.
- Format: online and in person, with absentee and live bidding through the saleroom platform.
- Browse the full live catalogue on the-saleroom.
If you follow this respected Nottinghamshire-and-Lincolnshire firm, their specialist sales are worth keeping in the diary.
What’s in the Dore & Rees Kensington gallery sale?
This is the one to linger over. Dore & Rees Auctions present Forgotten Treasures — Selected Contents of a Kensington Gallery from their rooms at Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PU, from 9:30am (BST), online and in person.
The backstory earns its billing. A family-run Kensington antique gallery is closing after forty years in business, and the sale draws on both the gallery floor and long-held storage — many pieces haven’t been on the open market for 30 or 40 years. That freshness brings dealers out, because it means material that hasn’t been picked over. Expect:
- Good European porcelains.
- Japanese and Chinese ceramics.
- Paintings and works of art, both Asian and European.
A practical note on the process: registration must be completed by 5pm the day before the auction, and bidders should be ready to supply photographic ID and proof of address (a recent utility or council tax bill), with invoices made out to the details given at registration. View lots and bid live via the easyliveAuction catalogue. A highlight for anyone tracking Somerset auctioneers this summer.
What’s in the John Milne Auctioneers coins and jewellery sale?
Rounding off the day up north, John Milne Auctioneers LLP hold their Interesting Sale at 9 North Silver Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1RJ, from 9:30am (BST), online and in person.
It’s a numismatist’s and a jewellery buyer’s sale in one. Gold and silver coins appeal on two fronts — the collector’s interest in date, mint and condition, and the underlying bullion value that gives them a floor. Watches and jewellery reward the same close inspection; check hallmarks, movements and condition reports, and factor in the buyer’s premium when you set your top bid. The billing covers:
- Gold and silver coins, and others.
- Jewellery and watches.
- Oil paintings and watercolours.
Scottish buyers can attend in the room while everyone else follows the live easyliveAuction catalogue. A reliable name among Scotland auctioneers, and a tidy end to a busy Wednesday.
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four houses, one morning, covering the household buyer, the Asian art specialist, the interiors trade and the coin-and-jewellery collector. Register in advance where required — Dore & Rees in particular need you signed up by 5pm on Tuesday 18 August with ID and proof of address. Read the condition reports, add the buyer’s premium to your sums, and set your limits before the hammer starts falling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on Wednesday 19 August 2026?
Four UK sales run on 19 August 2026: Warrington & Northwich Auction's Home & Garden Sale (9:00am), Golding Young & Mawer's Grantham Asian Art Sale (9:00am), Dore & Rees's Forgotten Treasures Kensington gallery sale (9:30am), and John Milne Auctioneers' coins, jewellery and watches sale (9:30am).
When and where is the Dore & Rees Kensington gallery sale?
Forgotten Treasures — Selected Contents of a Kensington Gallery is held by Dore & Rees Auctions at Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PU, on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 9:30am (BST), online and in person via easyliveAuction.
How do I bid at John Milne Auctioneers?
John Milne Auctioneers LLP, at 9 North Silver Street, Aberdeen, run their sale online and in the room from 9:30am on 19 August 2026. Bid in person or live via the easyliveAuction catalogue.
What time does the Warrington & Northwich Auction sale start?
The fortnightly Home & Garden Sale starts at 9:00am (BST) on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 551 Europa Boulevard, Westbrook, with online and in-person bidding. Invoices must be settled and lots collected by 4pm the following Monday.
Do I need to register in advance for these auctions?
Yes for Dore & Rees: registration must be completed by 5pm the day before, with photo ID and proof of address. The other three offer live and absentee bidding through their online catalogues, but registering ahead is wise.
Is there a buyer's premium on these sales?
Expect a buyer's premium on top of the hammer price at all four houses, so check each saleroom's terms before bidding. Warrington & Northwich also require invoices settled and lots collected by 4pm the Monday after the sale.
