One afternoon, four salerooms, and a spread that runs from a Temple Bar diamond to a job-lot cleared from a Cornish cottage. On Tuesday 25 August 2026 the hammer falls in Dublin at 2pm, Essex and Worcestershire at 3pm, and Cornwall at 5pm — and all four let you bid online, so you can track the lot counter from the sofa. Here is each sale, what it holds, and how to get your bid in.
- 2:00pm — John Weldon Auctioneers, Dublin: fine diamond jewellery, gold coins and watches, online & in person.
- 3:00pm — Stacey’s Auctioneers, Rayleigh, Essex: a mixed antiques & collectables sale, online & in person.
- 3:00pm — British Bespoke Auctions, Worcestershire: an online-only timed antiques & collectables sale.
- 5:00pm — Carn Brea Auctions, Camborne, Cornwall: an online-only general sale.
What’s in the John Weldon Auctioneers diamond and coin sale?
The Fine Diamond Jewellery, Gold Coins & Watch Auction is the day’s headline for anyone who buys with an eye on both beauty and intrinsic value. Three collecting worlds meet in one catalogue — diamond jewellery, gold coins and watches — and each rewards a different buyer.
Diamond jewellery draws romantics and investors alike: pieces where cut and clarity do the talking. Gold coins pull the numismatists and the bullion-minded, who track spot prices as closely as they read a coin’s grade. Watches remain one of the most liquid corners of the market — a good name on the dial holds value in a way few small objects manage. Selling the three together is shrewd, because the same careful buyer often collects across all of them.
When and where is it, and how do I bid?
John Weldon Auctioneers hosts the sale at Unit 2, Cows Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, Ireland, from 2:00pm (BST) on Tuesday 25 August 2026. It runs online and in person, so you can bid live in the room or through the live catalogue. With jewellery especially, view in person or request a condition report first — a photograph never quite shows how a diamond throws light.
What’s in the Stacey’s Auctioneers antiques sale?
Where the Dublin sale is about precision, the Antiques & Collectables auction at Stacey’s is the pleasure of a mixed catalogue. This is the sort of sale where a piece of country furniture, a box of costume jewellery and an odd bit of ceramic all cross the block within the same hour — the hunting ground dealers, interior designers and weekend collectors return to.
The catalogue is not yet finalised, which is worth knowing rather than a drawback: keep an eye on the listing as lots are added over the coming days. It is often in these general sales that an underestimated piece slips through to a sharp-eyed bidder. Antiques auctions in Rayleigh tend to yield honest, usable pieces at prices the big London rooms rarely touch.
When and where is it, and how do I bid?
Stacey’s Auctioneers and Valuers holds the sale at 37 Websters Way, Rayleigh, in Essex, from 3:00pm (BST) on Tuesday 25 August 2026. It runs online and in person; browse and bid through the live catalogue once the lots go up. If you want antique furniture in Rayleigh or across the county, these Essex auctioneers are a good name to follow.
What’s in the British Bespoke Auctions timed sale?
For anyone who dislikes the pressure of a live room, the Timed Auction — Antiques & Collectables is the friendliest format going. A timed sale has no auctioneer calling the pace: bids come in online over a set window and lots close one after another, so you set your maximum and let the software do the work. It is how many newcomers make a first purchase without nerves getting the better of them.
British Bespoke run a well-regarded operation, and their antiques and collectables sales reward patience — browse the full catalogue, flag the lots you want, and note the closing times so you are ready when your piece comes up. Because it is online only, geography is no barrier; a bidder in Kent competes on equal terms with one down the lane.
When and where is it, and how do I bid?
British Bespoke Auctions are based at Avondale Self Storage, Hinton Road, Childswickham, in Worcestershire. The sale is online only and begins closing from 3:00pm (BST) on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Place your bids through the live catalogue.
What’s in the Carn Brea Auctions general sale?
Closing the day, and starting latest at 5:00pm, is the General sale from Carn Brea Auctions in Camborne. A West Country general auction is one of the last true lucky-dips in the trade — household items, collectables and the contents of Cornish homes cleared and catalogued for anyone willing to sift. It is where budget-conscious buyers, house-furnishers and dealers hunting stock all rub shoulders.
The late start suits the format: a summer evening and a scroll through the lots. Prices at general sales like this can be very reasonable, which makes them ideal for a first-time bidder testing the water before graduating to the specialist rooms.
When and where is it, and how do I bid?
Carn Brea Auctions trade from Trevithick Market, Trevithick Road, Camborne, in Cornwall. The sale is online only and starts at 5:00pm (BST) on Tuesday 25 August 2026 — bid through the live catalogue. If you like Cornwall auctioneers and the character of a genuine local saleroom, this one is worth a bookmark.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, one afternoon, and a real spread of budgets and tastes — from a Dublin diamond that might mark an occasion to a Cornish job-lot that furnishes a spare room. Register early with each platform so you are cleared to bid the moment the hammer is due to fall, and keep browsing Auction Eagle to find your next lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on this Tuesday 25 August 2026?
Four UK and Irish auctions run on Tuesday 25 August 2026: John Weldon Auctioneers (Dublin) at 2:00pm, Stacey's Auctioneers (Rayleigh, Essex) at 3:00pm, British Bespoke Auctions (Childswickham, Worcestershire) closing from 3:00pm, and Carn Brea Auctions (Camborne, Cornwall) at 5:00pm.
When and where is the John Weldon diamond and coin sale?
The Fine Diamond Jewellery, Gold Coins & Watch Auction runs at Unit 2, Cows Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, Ireland, from 2:00pm (BST) on Tuesday 25 August 2026, held both online and in person.
How do I bid at Stacey's Auctioneers in Essex?
Stacey's Antiques & Collectables sale at 37 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex runs online and in person from 3:00pm (BST) on 25 August 2026. Register through the EasyLive catalogue to bid online, or attend in the room.
What is a timed auction, and how does the British Bespoke sale work?
A timed auction has no live auctioneer; bids are placed online over a set window and lots close in sequence. British Bespoke Auctions' online-only sale begins closing from 3:00pm (BST) on 25 August 2026 via the-saleroom catalogue.
Can I bid at Carn Brea Auctions from home?
Yes. Carn Brea Auctions' General sale in Camborne, Cornwall is online only, starting at 5:00pm (BST) on 25 August 2026. Bid through the Bidspirit live catalogue once registered.
Is there a buyer's premium at these auctions?
Most UK and Irish auction houses add a buyer's premium to the hammer price, and rates vary by house. Check each sale's terms and conditions in its live catalogue before bidding.
