Set your alarm for Sunday 23 August: four salerooms open within an hour of each other, from hallmarked gold in Lincoln to a pallet of unclaimed courier parcels in Guildford. Four counties, four formats, four very different reasons to register. Here’s the quick lay of the land before the detail.
- Heritage Auctioneers and Valuers (Lincoln, Lincolnshire) — antiques, gold, silver and fine art, online and in the room from 9:00am.
- Sean Eacrett Auctions (Co. Laois, Ireland) — online-only timed fine art and antiques from 9:00am.
- ISAAC Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd (Battlesbridge, Essex) — affordable antiques and collectables, online timed sale, 23–30 August.
- Wellers Auctions Ltd (Guildford, Surrey) — unclaimed courier goods (toys, tech, fashion, homeware), online timed sale closing from 10:00am.
What’s in the Heritage Auctioneers and Valuers sale in Lincoln?
The morning opens at 9:00am (BST) with the Antiques, Gold, Silver, Fine Art and Collectors Auction from Heritage Auctioneers and Valuers, at Vincent Court, Teal Park, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It is the only one of the four you can attend in the room as well as online — which counts for a lot when you’re reading a hallmark or judging the colour and weight of gold by hand.
The billing tells you where the value sits: precious metals and fine art alongside general antiques and collectors’ pieces. A mixed house sale like this is where scrap price meets collectability — sovereigns, hallmarked flatware, cased sets and the occasional sleeper worth more as an object than as bullion. Fine art buyers should watch the framed pictures, and the collectors’ end rewards a patient browse. Individual lots are still being catalogued, so set an alert and follow the Heritage Lincoln sale listing as the catalogue fills out.
When and where is the Sean Eacrett Auctions timed sale?
Also opening at 9:00am (BST) on Sunday 23 August is the Timed Auction from August Fine Art and Antiques by Sean Eacrett Auctions, based at Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois in Ireland. It’s online only and runs as a timed sale: no live auctioneer calling, so you leave your maximum bid and let the clock do the work — handy for anyone who can’t sit at a screen all day.
Irish fine art and antiques reward British buyers hunting something off the beaten track — country-house furniture, Irish silver and pictures that rarely surface in English salerooms. As it’s a timed format, do the groundwork early: request condition reports, note the closing times, and get your bids in before the final minutes, when timed sales tend to jump. Start with the full Sean Eacrett timed auction catalogue.
What’s in the ISAAC Auctioneers & Valuers auction in Essex?
ISAAC Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd runs a General Affordable Auction of Antiques and Collectables from Muggeridge Farm, Battlesbridge, Essex. It’s online only, opening Sunday 23 August at 10:00am (BST) and ending the following Sunday 30 August from 4pm — a week-long window that gives you time to think.
This is a sensible entry point for first-time bidders and dealers restocking alike: modest estimates, a broad spread of antiques and collectables, and — usefully — in-house postage on most lots, from £5.95+VAT with combined shipping where possible (mainland UK only). That detail matters more than people expect; the cost and faff of getting a small lot home can outweigh the hammer price, so a house that packs and posts is a genuine advantage. Factor in the 22% buyer’s premium on the final bid, with VAT where applicable, and plan your bids from the ISAAC affordable antiques listing. For more sales in the county, browse Essex auctioneers on Auction Eagle.
What are the unclaimed courier goods at Wellers Auctions?
The wildcard comes from Wellers Auctions Ltd in Guildford, Surrey: Unclaimed Goods from a Major UK Courier Network, taking in toys, tech, fashion, collectables and homeware. It’s an online timed sale closing from 10:00am (BST) on Sunday 23 August.
Unclaimed-parcel sales play by strict rules: everything is sold as seen with no guarantee or warranty, boxed items may be missing accessories, and images and descriptions are guidelines only. That’s the trade-off for the thrill — you might land current-season tech or fashion well under retail, but you bid on your own judgement. Do two things before you commit: use the viewing on Friday 21 August (8:30am–10:00am) or request a condition report, and price in the tiered buyer’s premium — 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15 and 28% (+VAT) at £15 or more. Run the maths on cheap lots especially, because the premium bites hardest at the bottom end. The full run is on the Wellers unclaimed goods listing.
Ready to bid this Sunday?
Four houses, one Sunday, four reasons to register. Hallmarked gold in Lincoln, Irish fine art, affordable Essex collectables or a Surrey mystery box — follow Heritage, Sean Eacrett, ISAAC and Wellers to catch their catalogues as they publish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on this Sunday, 23 August 2026?
Four UK sales run on Sunday 23 August 2026: Heritage Auctioneers and Valuers (Lincoln, Lincolnshire), Sean Eacrett Auctions (Co. Laois, Ireland), ISAAC Auctioneers & Valuers (Battlesbridge, Essex) and Wellers Auctions (Guildford, Surrey).
When and where is the Heritage Auctioneers and Valuers sale?
The Antiques, Gold, Silver, Fine Art and Collectors Auction is at Vincent Court, Teal Park, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, on Sunday 23 August 2026 from 9:00am (BST). It runs both online and in person.
How do I bid at the Sean Eacrett Auctions timed sale?
It's online-only, opening Sunday 23 August 2026 at 9:00am (BST). Register online and leave your maximum bid; the timed sale closes automatically at its set time, with no live auctioneer.
Is there a buyer's premium at ISAAC Auctioneers & Valuers?
Yes. ISAAC adds a 22% buyer's premium to the final bid price of each lot, with VAT where applicable. The online sale runs from 23 August to 30 August 2026, closing from 4pm.
How does the Wellers Auctions unclaimed goods sale work?
It's an online timed sale in Guildford, Surrey, closing from 10:00am (BST) on Sunday 23 August 2026. Goods are sold as seen with no warranty. Buyer's premium is tiered: 30.5% (+VAT) under £15 and 28% (+VAT) at £15 or more.
Can I get items posted to me?
ISAAC Auctioneers & Valuers offers in-house postage on most lots from £5.95+VAT, with combined shipping where possible to mainland UK only. Other houses vary, so check each listing's shipping terms.
