A Coco Chanel brooch, a Cartier ballpoint still snug in its fitted case, and a run of 9ct gold chains weighed to the tenth of a gram — that’s one Bolton catalogue, and it’s one of four sales opening on the same morning. Monday 31 August 2026 is a busy day for the online rooms, with four houses going live from 10:00am (BST): Wye Valley Auctions in Hereford, Chorley Auction House in Lancashire, Cadmore Auctions in Potters Bar and Bolton Auction Rooms in Greater Manchester.
It’s a Bank Holiday Monday that leans hard into precious metals and wristwatches, with antiques, militaria and collectables filling out the edges. If you’ve been meaning to register with a new saleroom, here are four at once. Below: what each sale covers, when and where it runs, and how to get a bid in.
What’s in the Wye Valley Auctions gold, silver, jewellery & watches sale?
Wye Valley Auctions runs a timed sale of gold, silver, jewellery and watches — the kind of focused catalogue where scrap-gold buyers, trade dealers and first-time jewellery bidders all end up in the same fight. Individual lots are still being catalogued as this preview goes out, so watch the Wye Valley gold and jewellery listing and the live catalogue closely as items load.
Two things set this one apart. The buyer’s premium is a low 12.5% + VAT — well under many houses, which matters when you’re buying on gram weight. And it’s UK buyers only, with a single viewing day on Saturday 5 September, strictly by appointment. Payment is bank transfer or cash on collection — no cards — and collection is within five days by appointment, with Royal Mail Special Delivery postage available at the buyer’s risk.
- House: Wye Valley Auctions, Hereford, Herefordshire
- When: Monday 31 August 2026, from 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online only (timed)
- Viewing: Saturday 5 September, by appointment only
See more from this saleroom on the Wye Valley Auctions house page, or browse other Herefordshire auctioneers on Auction Eagle.
What can you buy at the Chorley Auction House sale?
Chorley Auction House Ltd casts a wider net: jewellery, antiques, collectables, furniture and electricals in one general sale. That mix is the bread and butter of house-clearance buying — where someone hunting a sideboard rubs shoulders with a buyer after a ring or a box of bygones. The full lot list is still being finalised, so use the condition-report facility once it’s live; everything is sold as seen.
Handy for a furniture sale, Chorley offers a local in-house delivery service alongside an appointment-based collection system, with all items to be collected by 5pm on the Thursday after the sale. There’s an in-house post and packing service for UK customers too, though items travel at the buyer’s risk.
- House: Chorley Auction House Ltd, Chorley, Lancashire
- When: Monday 31 August 2026, from 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online & in person
- Collection: by 5pm the following Thursday, by appointment
Full details sit on the Chorley general sale listing and the Chorley Auction House page. If you’re buying in the North West, the Lancashire region hub lists more sales near you.
What’s in the Cadmore Auctions three-day general sale?
Cadmore Auctions in Potters Bar runs the broadest catalogue of the four: a three-day general auction spanning jewellery, watches, designer items, militaria, coins, Asian antiques and collectables. That breadth is the appeal — numismatists, militaria collectors and buyers of Chinese and Japanese works of art rarely get so many specialisms under one roof, and three days means plenty of lots to work through.
Individual lots weren’t published as this preview went out, so treat the live catalogue as the source of truth and set alerts for the categories you collect. Coins and Asian antiques reward patience in particular — grade and provenance drive value far more than a headline description, so read every condition report before you commit.
- House: Cadmore Auctions, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
- When: Monday 31 August 2026, from 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online only
- Scope: three-day general sale across multiple specialisms
Keep an eye on the Cadmore three-day auction listing and the Cadmore Auctions house page. More sales across Hertfordshire are on the region hub.
What are the highlights at Bolton Auction Rooms?
Bolton Auction Rooms has the most fully catalogued sale of the day, and it’s one for watch and gold buyers. There’s real weight here, literally: a 9ct gold figaro chain at 21.3g, a 9ct gold rope chain at 16.8g, and several silver bangle pairs. For scrap and bullion-minded bidders, those gram weights are the whole story; for collectors, the named pieces are where it gets interesting.
The watch run is deep: a gents Buren 21-jewel super slender automatic (ticking, missing crown), a gents Tissot with its original case and running, an Ingersoll automatic, and a Giorgio Armani “Whatever it Takes” quartz — plus Citizen and Rotary examples boxed with booklets. Note the honest “currently ticking” and A/F flags; on mechanical watches, always read those before bidding.
Beyond the gold and watches, the design and memorabilia lots are the draw: a Coco Chanel brooch, a Cartier ballpoint pen and a Dupont ballpoint each in their original fitted cases, and a Royal House of Windsor silver stamps set with certificate. Militaria and sporting collectors get a Canal Zone medal awarded to Pte N. Robert of the East Lancashire Regiment (with a silver Bolton fob), and a baseball glove signed by Millie McGee alongside a 23.6g American silver coin. An early silver cigarette case with full Birmingham hallmarks and a silver Jersey perfume bottle round out a strong silver section.
- Gold: 9ct figaro chain (21.3g) and 9ct rope chain (16.8g)
- Watches: Buren automatic, Tissot, Ingersoll, boxed Citizen and Rotary
- Design: Coco Chanel brooch; cased Cartier and Dupont ballpoint pens
- Militaria: Canal Zone medal to the East Lancashire Regiment with silver Bolton fob
- House: Bolton Auction Rooms, Bolton, Greater Manchester
- When: Monday 31 August 2026, from 10:00am (BST)
- Format: Online only (live)
Browse the lots on the Bolton live general sale listing and the Bolton Auction Rooms house page. For more North West sales, see the Greater Manchester region hub.
How do you bid on Monday?
Four rooms, one morning, and a lot of gold and steel changing hands. Register early with whichever house you fancy — bidding platforms verify new accounts before you can go live — and read the condition reports, because most of these lots sell as seen. Follow Wye Valley, Chorley, Cadmore and Bolton on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues, and keep browsing upcoming UK auctions for more sales near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on this Monday?
Four sales open on Monday 31 August 2026 from 10:00am (BST): Wye Valley Auctions (Hereford, Herefordshire), Chorley Auction House (Chorley, Lancashire), Cadmore Auctions (Potters Bar, Hertfordshire) and Bolton Auction Rooms (Bolton, Greater Manchester).
When and where is the Bolton Auction Rooms sale?
It's an online-only live general sale on Monday 31 August 2026 from 10:00am (BST), held by Bolton Auction Rooms at Interlink House, Chorley Street, Bolton BL1 4AL, Greater Manchester.
What is the buyer's premium at Wye Valley Auctions?
Wye Valley Auctions charges a low buyer's premium of 12.5% + VAT on its timed gold, silver, jewellery and watches sale. Bidding is UK buyers only.
How do I view and pay at the Wye Valley Auctions sale?
Viewing is on Saturday 5 September by appointment only. Payment is by bank transfer or cash on collection — no cards — and items must be collected within five days by appointment.
Can I bid in person at Chorley Auction House?
Yes. The Chorley Auction House sale on Monday 31 August 2026 from 10:00am (BST) runs both online and in person, with local in-house delivery and appointment-based collection by 5pm the following Thursday.
What's the standout lot at Bolton Auction Rooms?
Highlights include a Coco Chanel brooch, a cased Cartier ballpoint pen, a 9ct gold figaro chain (21.3g), and a Canal Zone medal awarded to Pte N. Robert of the East Lancashire Regiment.
