Four salerooms in England and Ireland drop the hammer on the same morning — Saturday 29 August 2026. A dependable general sale in Nottingham, a diecast-and-farm-models auction in Spalding, a field of classic cars near Pershore, and a 450-lot Cork estate carrying yachting silver and a lanyard tied to Michael Collins. Here is where to spend your bidding day.
What’s in the Arthur Johnson & Sons Saturday sale?
The weekly Saturday Auction at Arthur Johnson & Sons is the kind of mixed general sale that rewards a patient eye. Held at the Nottingham Auction Centre, it is where house-clearance furniture, china, pictures, tools and the odd surprise all cross the block in one busy morning. No single glossy theme — and that is the point, because a general sale is where trade dealers and first-time bidders both find sensible value.
When and where is it? Saturday 29 August 2026 from 9:30 am (BST) at Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3GY. Online and in person, so you can bid in the room or from home.
Browse the running order on the Saturday Auction listing, and if you buy locally, watch the other Nottinghamshire auctioneers too. A sound first sale: view the lots in the flesh and set your limit before the hammer starts falling.
What toys and diecast are in the M&M Auctions sale?
M&M Auctions LTD in Spalding runs exactly the sort of sale collectors ring in the calendar. The catalogue covers general toys and diecast — including the commercials and farm models that always draw a following — alongside plastic kits, teddy bears, BFA and Lego. With boxed diecast, condition and original packaging decide the price, so the detailed condition reports on offer are worth reading closely.
When and where is it? Saturday 29 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST) at Unit 4 Plover Court, Stephenson Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SW. Online and in person, with room bidding welcome, viewing by appointment, and the traditional tea, coffee and cakes.
- Diecast commercials and farm models — the boxed, well-kept examples buyers chase
- Plastic kits — built and boxed, for the modellers
- Teddy bears and BFA — nostalgia lots with a keen audience
- Lego — sets and job lots that reliably outperform
See the full line-up on the M&M Auctions listing. Can’t attend? Bid live online, by telephone or by commission, and use the worldwide in-house postage service — handy for anyone buying diecast in Lincolnshire from further afield. For more model sales, follow the Lincolnshire auctioneers.
What classic cars are at the FM Hutchings sale?
FM Hutchings Commercial Auction holds its classic cars, trucks, motorbikes and collectibles sale out at Manor Farm — the kind of event where restorers and project-hunters walk the rows before the gavel drops. The commercial vehicles and motorbikes bring out the serious money, while the collectibles keep browsers busy between the bigger lots.
When and where is it? Saturday 29 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST) at Manor Farm, Pensham, Pershore, WR10 3HB. Online and in person, so you can bid on the ground or from home.
For a classic car auction in Worcestershire, view the FM Hutchings listing for the full entry. Inspect before you bid, factor in the buyer’s premium, and be honest about what a restoration will really cost. More motoring lots surface regularly across the Worcestershire auctioneers.
What’s in the Ted Crosbie estate sale at Lynes and Lynes?
The day’s headline sits in Cork. Lynes and Lynes Auction Rooms present the estate of the late Ted Crosbie of Montenotte — yachting books, silver and paintings — alongside the Dunworley contents of Kay and Tom Burke, plus toys, trains, postcards and jewellery. At over 450 lots, set aside proper time for this one.
Two lots will make historians look twice: a rare Michael Collins lanyard, an evocative piece of Irish history, and jewellery that belonged to a Titanic survivor — the kind of provenance that turns a modest object into a keepsake with a story. Add a pair of portraits, of a young woman and a child, by the Polish artist Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz (Witkacy, 1885–1938) from the Ender family, and the catalogue has real depth for collectors of militaria, memorabilia, fine art and antique jewellery.
When and where is it? Saturday 29 August 2026 from 10:00 am (BST) at Unit 2F, Eastlink Business Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 VE27, Ireland — online and in person. Note the terms: no condition reports on lots estimated under €100, clocks sold as found, group lots should be viewed, and the condition-report deadline was 5pm on Friday 28 August.
Study the full estate catalogue on the Lynes and Lynes listing before you commit.
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four salerooms, one Saturday, four very different reasons to log in or turn up. Each sale runs both online and in person, so bid in the room, live online, by telephone or by leaving a commission bid. Follow Arthur Johnson & Sons, M&M Auctions, FM Hutchings and Lynes and Lynes on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on this Saturday 29 August 2026?
Four sales run that day: Arthur Johnson & Sons in Nottingham, M&M Auctions in Spalding, FM Hutchings near Pershore, and Lynes and Lynes in Co. Cork, Ireland.
When and where is the Arthur Johnson & Sons sale?
The Saturday Auction starts at 9:30 am (BST) on 29 August 2026 at the Nottingham Auction Centre, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3GY, running both online and in person.
What is in the M&M Auctions toy sale?
General toys and diecast, including commercials and farm models, plus plastic kits, teddy bears, BFA and Lego. It begins at 10:00 am (BST) in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
How do I bid at these auctions?
All four run online and in person via easyliveauction. Bid in the room, live online, by telephone, or leave a commission (absentee) bid. M&M also offers worldwide postage.
What are the standout lots at Lynes and Lynes?
A rare Michael Collins lanyard, jewellery once owned by a Titanic survivor, and a pair of portraits by Witkacy (1885–1938), within a Cork estate sale of over 450 lots.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Yes. As at most UK and Irish auction houses, a buyer's premium is added to the hammer price. Check each saleroom's terms in its live catalogue before bidding.
