Bank Holiday Monday, and rather than one last run to the beach there’s a better way to spend the evening: four UK auctions under the hammer on Monday 31 August 2026, running from County Antrim to the Sussex coast and up to the Scottish Highlands. Two are general Northern Irish antiques sales, one is a single-lot commercial liquidation, and one is a Highland collection heavy with Georgian and Victorian silver. Here’s what to watch and how to get involved.
What’s in the Scarva Auctions general sale?
Starting at 6:00 pm BST is the General Auction including Antiques & Collectables at Scarva Auctions, 10 Old Mill Road, Scarva, near Craigavon, County Armagh, BT63 6NL. It runs online and in person, so you can bid from the room or from your sofa.
General sales are where the fun of the trade really lives: no single-owner theme, just a mixed-lot evening of antiques and collectables where a good eye pays off. Viewing is on the day of the sale from 2pm, and it’s worth taking seriously, because condition varies lot to lot and an hour handling the goods beforehand tells you far more than a thumbnail. The house answers all queries on the day before the auction begins, and purchased lots must be cleared by 6:30pm the day after the sale, so arrange your collection or courier in advance. Bid live through the easyliveAuction catalogue, and browse more sales across the province on the Northern Ireland hub.
When and where is the Belfast Auctions sale?
Also at 6:00 pm BST that evening is the Antiques and Collectables sale at Belfast Auctions, 6 Duncrue Crescent, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9BW. Like the Scarva sale it’s offered online and in person, so the two make a natural double bill for anyone following the Northern Irish rooms.
A general antiques and collectables sale in Belfast is dependable hunting ground for dealers, interior designers and first-time bidders. The appeal is breadth: furniture, ceramics, glass, smaller decorative pieces and the odd curiosity, priced to sell rather than to headline. If you’re new to bidding, a mixed sale is a gentle way in — set a modest limit, leave an absentee bid and get a feel for the process without chasing a marquee lot. Check the live catalogue on the day for the running order and condition, and compare it against everything else on the Antrim and wider Northern Ireland listings.
What’s the Ford Transit lot at Rosan Reeves Auctions?
Something entirely different at 7:00 pm BST: an online-only single-vehicle liquidation from Rosan Reeves Auctions in Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3RE. The lot is a 2017 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited panel van in white, showing 82,000 miles, offered as a liquidation asset with no former keepers recorded.
This one is aimed at tradespeople, small fleet operators and anyone after a working van without dealer-forecourt money. The Custom 290 Limited is the well-specified version of Ford’s most popular commercial vehicle, and 82k is honest mileage for a 2017 example. Two points to read carefully: it’s a liquidation sale, so you’re buying on the catalogue’s terms, and payment is by bank transfer only. As with any vehicle, study the condition report and documentation before you commit. Bidding is entirely online through the Bidspirit catalogue, and you’ll find more sales via the East Sussex hub.
What’s in the Cheeky Auctions Highland sale?
The pick of the evening for collectors is Storied Highland Treasure with unicorns from Cheeky Auctions, Gladstone House, King Street, Tain, IV19 1AF. It’s online only, starts at 7:00 pm BST, and lots ship globally, so distance is no obstacle. Factor in the 20% buyer’s commission when you set your limits.
This is a genuine antiques catalogue with real depth, especially in silver. Georgian pieces lead: an 18th-century sterling silver helmet-shaped cream jug and a John and Henry Brown London sterling silver sugar sifter spoon sit alongside collectable flatware, including eight trefid and apostle spoons and a set of six Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd spoons. Beyond the silver, the scientific and nautical lots reward a closer look, and there’s plenty for decorative and vintage buyers too. Standout lots include:
- 18th-century sterling silver helmet-shaped cream jug — classic Georgian form, and a fine companion to the John and Henry Brown London sugar sifter spoon.
- 19th-century Levi & Salaman miniature cream jug and a 1926 Birmingham sterling silver Albert watch chain — small silver and a must-note for pocket-watch collectors.
- 19th-century W. & S. Jones mahogany and brass double-barrel air pump and a W & T Avery brass and mahogany apothecary scale — proper instrument-collector fare.
- Brass nautical manual pump foghorn with nested cups and a pair of leather and brass Long John field glasses — genuine maritime character.
- German O.W. Thum pewter and glass claret jug, a pair of cut-glass decanters, neoclassical silver-plate column candlesticks and a trio of English lustreware for the decorative table.
- Mappin & Webb crocodile-skin travel writing portfolio and an early 20th-century London silver-mounted maple and spruce violin — lots with real story.
- 1970s Akai wood and metal stereo tape deck — one for the vintage hi-fi crowd, plus five Kodak and Coronet roll-film cameras.
Browse the full Cheeky Auctions catalogue, and see what else is coming up across Scotland.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, one evening, and about as much variety as a Monday can offer: two mixed Northern Irish antiques auctions, a straightforward van liquidation on the Sussex coast, and a silver-rich Highland collection that ships worldwide. Follow Scarva Auctions, Belfast Auctions, Rosan Reeves Auctions and Cheeky Auctions on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues, and keep an eye on the upcoming listings so the good lots don’t slip past.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on Monday 31 August 2026?
Four sales. Scarva Auctions and Belfast Auctions both hold general antiques and collectables sales at 6:00 pm BST. Rosan Reeves Auctions (a Ford Transit liquidation) and Cheeky Auctions (Highland antiques) both start at 7:00 pm BST.
When and where is the Cheeky Auctions Highland sale?
Online only, starting at 7:00 pm BST on Monday 31 August 2026, run from Gladstone House, King Street, Tain, IV19 1AF. Lots ship globally, with 20% buyer's commission.
How do I bid at the Scarva and Belfast antiques sales?
Both run online and in person from 6:00 pm BST. Attend in the room, bid live online via the catalogue, or leave an absentee bid. Scarva offers viewing on the day from 2pm.
Is there a buyer's premium at Cheeky Auctions?
Yes. Cheeky Auctions charges 20% buyer's commission on top of the hammer price, so factor that into your maximum bid.
What are the terms for the Ford Transit at Rosan Reeves Auctions?
A 2017 Ford Transit Custom 290 Limited panel van in white, 82,000 miles, no former keepers, sold as a liquidation lot. The sale is online only and payment is by bank transfer only.
When must I collect purchased lots from Scarva Auctions?
Purchased lots must be removed by 6:30pm the day following the sale. Viewing is available from 2pm on sale day, and all queries are answered before the auction begins.
