Four salerooms open on the same Friday morning, and between them they cover just about every collecting instinct going — a tray of estate jewellery in Cheshire, mint-boxed diecast in Thornaby, Cotswold country-house pictures, and pallet-loads of unclaimed courier stock in Surrey. All four start at 9:30am on Friday 21 August 2026, and all four let you bid online or in the room. Here is what is worth your morning.
What’s in the Whittaker & Biggs sale in Congleton?
The Whittaker & Biggs Two Day Collectables & Interiors Auction leads with jewellery, watches and silverware — the sort of general estate sale where a well-worn nine-carat chain sits a few lots from a boxed wristwatch and a canteen of plated cutlery. It is bread-and-butter collecting, and it is where sharp-eyed buyers still find value, because the estimates track the trade rather than the glossy London rooms.
Individual lots are still being catalogued — the house warns that lots can change until Thursday at 5pm, so check anything you fancy before the off. If a piece catches your eye, condition reports are available on request, and telephone bids can be arranged on a first-come basis for anything valued over £100.
- Jewellery — rings, chains and estate pieces for wearers and dealers alike.
- Watches — wrist and pocket, a steady favourite with resellers.
- Silverware — flatware, hollowware and the odd hallmarked piece.
When and where is it? Brown Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1QY, from 9:30am on Friday 21 August 2026, online and in person. Viewing is on the Thursday between 9:30am and 5pm. Bid live via Easy Live Auction, leave an absentee bid, or book a telephone line. See the full Congleton jewellery and silverware auction listing, and browse more Cheshire auctioneers on Auction Eagle.
What’s in the Vectis Auctions Modern Diecast sale?
Vectis Auctions Ltd is the name in toy and model auctions, and its Modern Diecast Auction is aimed squarely at the collector who cares about the box as much as the model. Think mint-and-boxed castings and modern limited runs — the pieces that hold value precisely because so few survived play unscathed.
This is a specialist single-theme sale, so if you build a shelf of buses, rally cars or aircraft, this is your morning. The full run of lots sits on the live catalogue, and Vectis’s photography and grading are thorough — useful when you are bidding remotely on condition alone.
When and where is it? Vectis Auctions Ltd, Fleck Way, Thornaby, North Yorkshire, from 9:30am on Friday 21 August 2026, online and in person via the-saleroom. Check the Vectis modern diecast auction listing and see what else is coming up across North Yorkshire.
What’s in the Tayler & Fletcher Fine Art sale?
Down in the Cotswolds, Tayler & Fletcher run their Fine Art, Vintage and Interiors sale across Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August. This is the classic country-saleroom mix — pictures, furniture and the decorative pieces that dress a home — and late summer suits it, when buyers are furnishing after a move or hunting garden and interiors lots before autumn.
It is a strong hunting ground for interior designers and trade dealers who want honest, usable antiques without the metropolitan mark-up, as well as first-time bidders after a single characterful piece. The North Cotswold Saleroom at Lansdowne is an easy day out, and browsing the catalogue in advance is the smart move on a two-day sale.
- Fine art — oils, watercolours and prints for the wall.
- Vintage & interiors — furniture and decorative lots to furnish a room.
When and where is it? The North Cotswold Saleroom, Lansdowne, Gloucestershire, from 9:30am on Friday 21 August 2026 (continuing Saturday 22nd), online and in person via the-saleroom. Read the Cotswold fine art and interiors auction listing, and find more Gloucestershire salerooms here.
What are the Wellers Auctions lost-luggage job lots?
For pure bargain-hunting theatre, Wellers Auctions Ltd in Guildford is hard to beat. Their Lost Luggage & Unclaimed Trade sale clears job lots from a major UK courier network — unclaimed parcels and retail returns spanning clothing, homeware, books, footwear, tools and automotive gear. It is a resellers’ and market-traders’ playground, and a genuinely fun way in for a first-timer with a van and a sense of adventure.
Read the small print first, though. Everything is sold as seen, with no guarantee, warranty or promise that a lot is complete or working. Buyer’s premium is tiered: 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15 and 28% (+VAT) at £15 or more, added to every lot, with VAT on most items. Note the timing — the live room starts at 10:00am — and viewing runs from 8:30am on the day, your only chance to eyeball mystery stock.
- Clothing & footwear — mixed job lots for market resale.
- Homeware & books — returns and unclaimed parcels by the box.
- Tools & auto — the lots trade buyers turn up early for.
When and where is it? Bedford Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4SJ, on Friday 21 August 2026, online and in person. The listing opens at 9:30am and the live room starts at 10:00am; bid via Easy Live Auction. See the Guildford lost-luggage job lots listing and more Surrey auctions.
Ready to bid this Friday?
Four sales, four very different reasons to register. Follow Whittaker & Biggs, Vectis, Tayler & Fletcher and Wellers on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues, and browse more upcoming UK auctions while these are still live. Set your maximum, read the condition reports, and good luck under the hammer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on Friday 21 August 2026?
Four UK sales: Whittaker & Biggs (jewellery, watches and silverware) in Congleton, Cheshire; Vectis Auctions' Modern Diecast sale in Thornaby, North Yorkshire; Tayler & Fletcher's Fine Art, Vintage and Interiors sale at Lansdowne, Gloucestershire; and Wellers Auctions' lost-luggage job lots in Guildford, Surrey. All list from 9:30am with online and in-person bidding.
When and where is the Whittaker & Biggs auction?
The Two Day Collectables & Interiors Auction runs from 9:30am on Friday 21 August 2026 at Brown Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1QY. It is online and in person, with viewing on the Thursday between 9:30am and 5pm.
How do I bid at the Whittaker & Biggs sale?
Bid live online via Easy Live Auction, leave an absentee bid, or arrange a telephone bid for items valued over £100 on a first-come basis. Condition reports are available on request if you cannot attend the Thursday viewing.
Is there a buyer's premium at Wellers Auctions?
Yes. Wellers charge a tiered buyer's premium: 30.5% (+VAT) on hammer prices under £15 and 28% (+VAT) at £15 or more, added to every lot. Most lots also carry VAT, and all goods are sold as seen with no guarantee.
What time does the Wellers lost-luggage auction start?
The listing opens at 9:30am, but the live room in Guildford, Surrey starts at 10:00am on Friday 21 August 2026. Viewing runs from 8:30am on the day — the only chance to inspect the unclaimed and returned stock before bidding.
Which auction is best for diecast model collectors?
Vectis Auctions Ltd's Modern Diecast Auction at Fleck Way, Thornaby, North Yorkshire, from 9:30am on Friday 21 August 2026. Vectis specialises in toys and models, with detailed grading and photography that make remote bidding on mint-boxed diecast straightforward.
