Inside This Week’s Brisbane Auction Market – 32 Upcoming Sales inc Heavy Equipment, Surf Shop Fit-Out & Estate Furniture
This week we list 32 auctions happening in Brisbane and across Queensland. Updated weekly, this page collates upcoming public auctions across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and regional Queensland. Slattery Auctions (131-153 Main Beach Rd, Pinkenba) runs major plant, transport, and business liquidation sales. Pickles operates from Eagle Farm, covering vehicles, mining equipment, and general goods. McDonald Auctions (38 Neon Street, Sumner Park) is a Brisbane local staple for weekly general and specialist sales. Lloyds runs online sales from the Gold Coast with broad national reach. Also see the Brisbane Car Auctions page for dedicated vehicle listings.
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Our Auction Picks this Week
Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.
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UNRESERVED Surf Shop Retail Liquidation
A full surf shop fit-out is being cleared in Stafford, QLD, with 80 lots of retail stock and shop gear going to the highest bidders. Grays is listing FCS and Futures surfboard fins in bulk ten-packs alongside assorted fin sets, so there is plenty for surfers looking to restock or resellers chasing volume.
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The Collection of Dr Lee Price, Maleny
A collection of fine furniture, rugs and art from the estate of Dr Lee Price is being offered through Leonard Joel in a timed online auction closing 29 September. Standouts include a David Boyd oil, a pair of Taisho period screens by Ikegami Shuho, a Louis XVI style giltwood settee, Persian and Cashmere silk rugs, and a four panel hardstone inlay screen.
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Major Caterpillar & Komatsu Component Sale
Heavy equipment components for Caterpillar and Komatsu machines are on offer in Brisbane through Pickles. Expect engines, hydraulics, final drives and undercarriage parts suited to mining and earthmoving fleets.
FAQ
Which auction houses run regularly in Queensland?
Grays, Pickles, and Manheim run large vehicle and equipment sales. For collectables and antiques, look to Lloyds and smaller Brisbane boutique houses. Slattery covers government and commercial liquidations statewide. McDonald Auctions is a Brisbane local staple for weekly general and specialist sales.
Do QLD auctions offer interstate shipping?
Most major houses can arrange freight. For large plant or vehicles, get a transport quote before bidding. Brisbane to Sydney is typically $300–$600 for a vehicle.
Are there preview days for QLD sales?
Usually there is, but not always. Inspection periods, if offered, are listed on each auctioneer’s site, usually taking place the business day before the auction closes.
What buyer’s premium should I expect?
Most houses charge 15–20% plus GST. Some charge a sliding scale that reduces on higher hammer prices. Please check the item listing for specific details.
Trends & Insights
Queensland’s auction floors split cleanly in two this week. The headline residential numbers softened further, with Domain recording a 36% clearance rate for Brisbane across 133 scheduled auctions, 97 reported, 35 sold, 52 passed in and 10 withdrawn, a median sale price of $1.04m and total reported sales of $29.819m, well down on the prior year’s 64% (Domain, Sep 26). MacroBusiness put Brisbane’s preliminary clearance at 37.5%, down 4.1% week on week, as rising volumes met interest rate concerns and the combined capitals slipped to 54.0% preliminary (MacroBusiness, Sep 19).
The week’s most instructive result was emotional rather than statistical. Four bidders contested an Upper Mount Gravatt home that sold for $1.5m, with the vendor visibly moved and a gum tree full of koalas distracting the crowd mid-sale, a reminder that scarcity and lifestyle appeal still override the clearance trendline (Sydney Morning Herald, Sep 21).
Collectables and industrial assets told a different story. AAAC’s unreserved antique and vintage sale on 17 September moved 493 lots in Brisbane, spanning Charlotte Rhead pottery, Colin Heaney glass, Moorcroft, sterling silver and diecast models, with individual results landing between $60 and $325 (AAAC, Sep 17). Pickles ran multiple vehicle and ex-mining equipment auctions across the Brisbane area on 23 and 24 September, including a 2022 Toyota Kluger, ex-mining light vehicles, trailers and trucks such as Mazda BT-50, Toyota Hilux, Hino and a Komatsu loader, plus more than 214 salvage vehicles across Queensland locations (Auction Finder, Sep 23).
Buyers should watch whether next week’s reported volumes hold up against vendor expectations, particularly in the collectables and equipment lanes where unreserved formats are still clearing stock.
Last updated: 27 Sept 2026
Rod’s Tips
Queensland government surplus runs year-round. State fleet vehicles, IT equipment, and workshop tools come through Grays and Slattery on a rolling basis, often ex-maintained and well-priced.
Mining and construction equipment cycles through QLD regularly. End-of-project disposals from the resources sector produce strong lots in Mackay, Townsville, and Rockhampton. Watch Lloyds, Pickles, and Slattery for these.
Factor in humidity when buying machinery. Coastal Queensland storage conditions can accelerate corrosion. Inspect carefully, or ask for a condition report, before bidding blind.
Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast estate sales move fast. These are popular and attract competitive bidding. The Gold Coast is also the home base for Lloyds auctions, which is an upcoming powerhouse on the east coastRegister early and have your maximum bid set before the sale opens.
Pickles
Pickles Auctions Queensland operates from Eagle Farm (Brisbane) and Townsville, running vehicles, mining equipment, salvage, and plant. Large CSG and mining auction programs run out of Rockhampton and regional QLD.
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Fabrication Workshop Equipment Sale
Pickles Fabrication Workshop Equipment Sale in Brisbane.
Grays Online
Grays runs continuous online auctions and many auctions that are local pick-up only, offering decent opporutunities for Queenslanders.
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UNRESERVED Surf Shop Retail Liquidation
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The headline act is fins, and lots of them. Four separate ten-packs lead the catalogue: one mixed run of FCS and Futures, plus three assorted fin lots. That is forty sets of fins before you get to anything else, which suits anyone who repairs boards, runs a hire fleet, or moves gear online.
Beyond the fins, this is a full retail liquidation, so expect the usual shop-floor spread of surf hardware and display stock across the 80 lots. Everything is unreserved, meaning each lot sells regardless of price once bidding starts.
Closing 28 September 2026. Inspect the lot list properly before bidding, since bulk fin packs can mix sizes and systems.
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Food Packaging & Distribution Clearance
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This is a working packaging and distribution setup being cleared out, so expect the sort of gear that suits a small processor, a contract packer or anyone building out a production line. The Schlenker rotary filler and capper is the headline unit, handling filling and capping in one pass. The stainless steel sugar mill speaks for itself, food-grade construction and built for volume.
The Flex Pack plastic bladder filler and Dachuan horizontal flow wrapper round out the featured lots, covering filling and wrapping in the same sale. Flow wrappers like the Dachuan turn up less often than you’d think, and they don’t sit around when they do.
With 56 lots across packaging and distribution, there’s scope to pick up a single machine or kit out a whole room. Inspection details and close date are still to be confirmed, so check the listing for updates before bidding.
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Blast Hole Drill Rigs – Assets For Sale
Featured lots: 2012 Reedrill SKS Blast Hole Drill Rig | 2008 Reedrill SKS-W
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BRISAUTODX
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The Mercedes duo is the drawcard here. The 2019 C43 AMG packs a twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive, while the E300 offers a more relaxed luxury sedan experience with the same badge prestige. Both are 2019 builds, so you’re looking at five to six years of depreciation already absorbed.
The 2022 Touareg 210TDI Elegance is the newest of the bunch, a MY23 build with Volkswagen’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 and 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The 2021 Outlander Exceed Tourer is the only seven-seat option in the lineup and comes with Mitsubishi’s AWD system and top-spec trim.
Five lots total means less competition per vehicle than a typical mega-auction. Bidding closes September 30, 2026.
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2023 Stoney Creek SC-FF Camper Trailer
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Stoney Creek’s SC-FF is a forward-fold camper, a design that packs down small for towing but opens into a proper living space with hard-floor comfort. Being a 2023 model, it’s barely broken in.
This is listed as an individual lot within a Grays rolling auction, so you’re bidding on the one trailer, not a package deal. Close date is still to be confirmed, which gives you time to inspect the listing properly and check the condition report before committing.
Worth a look if you want a near-new forward-fold without paying new price.
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Unreserved – Major Elevating Work Platforms Sale
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This unreserved sale clears out a working fleet of electric scissor lifts, so every lot goes to the highest bidder regardless of price. The headline act is the two 2021 Skyjack SJ4732 units, the newest and largest in the lineup, both electric and suited to indoor or slab work where emissions and noise matter.
Behind them sit two older but proven machines: a 2013 Skyjack SJIII 3219, the compact 19ft-class unit that fits through standard doorways, and a 2017 Skyjack SJIII 4632, a mid-size slab lift with a decent platform footprint.
All ten lots are electric Skyjack gear, which keeps servicing and parts straightforward for anyone already running the brand. Unreserved means no reserves to clear, but condition varies across the year models, so inspect the lot you want before bidding.
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Portable Buildings, Gates, & Fuel Tanks Auction
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This is a small, tidy auction with six lots, and the portable amenities blocks are the pick of the bunch. One is a curved shower and toilet block, the other a square unit, both suited to a worksite, farm or event setup where you need facilities without a permanent build.
The two 6m electric sliding gates, one horizontal and one in dark oak, are the other headline items. Both are full-size automated entries, so check the specs against your driveway or site access before bidding.
Fuel tanks round out the listing. With only six lots on the block, competition should be thin, so it is worth a look if any of this gear fits a job you have coming up.
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Portable Buildings, Gates, & Fuel Tanks Auction
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Six lots make up this Grays sale, and the mix leans practical: portable amenities and access gear rather than vehicles or machinery. The two shower and toilet blocks, one curved and one square, suit a worksite, farm or backyard setup where a permanent build is overkill.
The gates are the other draw. Both are 6m electric sliding units, one in horizontal and one in dark oak, so you get the automated hardware without a custom fabrication quote. Fuel tanks round out the listing for anyone kitting out a yard or depot.
Close date is still TBC, so check the listing for timing before you commit.
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Rockhampton Kawasaki Mule ATV Auction
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Every lot in this auction is a Kawasaki Mule, which keeps things simple if you already know what you’re after. The lineup is built around the 4010 diesel, a model favoured for farm work, fencing runs and general haulage thanks to its torque and low running costs. A KAF950F rounds out the offering for anyone chasing a slightly different spec.
With six lots to choose from, you’re not stuck bidding against the whole field for one machine. Condition and hours will vary across the group, so it pays to read each lot listing closely and compare before you commit.
These are ex-fleet style units in a regional Queensland location, which often means honest working machines rather than show ponies. Inspections are the smart move if you can get to Rockhampton before close.
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Unreserved Excess Warehouse Stock
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Four lots, all unreserved, which means the hammer decides and nothing gets held back for a reserve price. The bulk of the offering is palletised: 19 pallets of mesh deck panels, 19 pallets of steel binning shelves, and 10 pallets of particleboard sheeting.
Rounding it out are 4 pallets of longspan shelving frames. Anyone fitting out a warehouse, workshop or storage shed should have a look at what these lots go for. Particleboard sheeting and mesh deck panels move quickly at this kind of sale, so work out your numbers before bidding opens.
Condition is not detailed in the listing. Inspect if you can, and factor freight into your budget given the volume involved.
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Portable Buildings, Gates, & Fuel Tanks Auction
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The shower and toilet blocks are the headline act here. One curved unit and one square unit, both portable, which means they can be relocated and plumbed into a site without major construction. Handy for a worksite, a rural property, or anyone setting up accommodation away from the main house.
The gates are worth a look too. Two 6m electric sliding gates, one horizontal and one in a dark oak finish, both sized for a wide driveway or commercial entry. Electric operation means no hopping out to open them by hand.
Fuel tanks round out the six lots. With only six items on offer, competition per lot could go either way, so it pays to know what you’re chasing before bidding opens.
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Fuel Storage Tanks Sale – Toowoomba (Unused)
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This is a clearance of unused fuel storage gear, which means no wear, no rust and no history to worry about. The 22,000 litre self-bunded tank is the big drawcard, built for bulk diesel storage with the bunding already sorted. Alongside it, Grays is listing multiple 980 litre fuel cubes, handy for site refuelling, generator feeds or splitting capacity across a property.
Every lot is listed as unused, so you are bidding on gear that has never held fuel. For anyone setting up a farm, workshop or transport operation, that is worth a look before close date, which is still to be confirmed.
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Houses, Containers, Toilets & More – Townsville (Unused)
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The standouts here are the containers, all listed as unused. The 40ft high cube with four side-opening doors is the pick of the bunch for anyone wanting full-length access without wrestling a standard end door, while the 9ft and 8ft storage units suit smaller sites or backyard lockups.
The 40ft accommodation module is the other one worth a look. Two rooms, built to house people rather than freight, and unused means no one has knocked it around before you get it.
Houses and toilets round out the 20 lots, so it’s a mixed bag rather than a single-category sale. Inspection details and close date are still to be confirmed, so check the listing before you commit.
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Shelters, Generators, Workshop&More-Townsville (Unused)
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The container shelters are the drawcard here. All four featured lots are unused, and the sizes are not token: a 60ft x 40ft heavy duty unit, a 40ft x 80ft heavy duty unit, a 40ft heavy duty with endwall, and an extra heavy duty 40ft. For anyone needing covered storage, a workshop roof, or a shed alternative on a rural or industrial block, these are worth a look.
Beyond the shelters, the catalogue runs to 107 lots spanning generators and workshop equipment, so there is plenty of supporting gear to sift through. Unused stock does not come through every week, and the range of shelter sizes means buyers can scale to the space they actually have.
The sale is run by Grays out of Garbutt, QLD. Close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for timing before you plan a bid.
Leonard Joel Specialist Auctioneers
Leonard Joel is focused on art, antiques, collectables, and fine furniture.
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The Collection of Dr Lee Price, Maleny
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This is a single-owner sale, which usually means pieces were collected with intent rather than assembled by chance. The mix runs from decorative furniture through to serious collectables, with the David Boyd oil on board among the headline lots. Boyd was a significant figure in Australian art, and works of this size and subject matter don’t surface often at this level.
The pair of Taisho period screens by Ikegami Shuho will draw attention from buyers who follow Japanese export art. Alongside them sit a French bergere chair with matched footstool, a pair of Venetian style table lamps, a pair of Bohemian style floor lamps, and an ornate silk rug from Cashmere, so the decorative furniture side of the sale is well covered.
Buyers should note the auction is timed and online only, closing 29 September. Leonard Joel runs regular fine art and antiques sales out of South Yarra, so expect competitive bidding on the Boyd and the Japanese screens in particular. Inspection details and condition reports are worth chasing early given the spread of categories.
AAAC – Brisbane
AAAC offers specialist and general collectible sales.
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ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE COLLECTABLES AUCTION
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AAAC runs both specialist and general collectible auctions out of Albion, and this one leans broad: coins, stamps, militaria, art, jewellery and antiques all sit under the one catalogue. That mix suits buyers who chase a single category hard, and equally suits anyone happy to sift for value across several.
Militaria and coins tend to draw the most determined bidding at these sales, while art and jewellery can slip through quieter if the room is focused elsewhere. Stamps are worth a close look too, particularly where collections are offered in bulk.
The auction closes 1 October 2026. Review the full lot list before bidding, condition varies across a sale this wide, and the strongest buys are usually the lots that get less attention than the headline pieces.
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PART OF THE PRIVATE FINE ART COLLECTION OF TIMOTHY MATTHEWS MBE KC
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The auction covers part of the private fine art collection of Timothy Matthews MBE KC, a name that carries weight in legal and collecting circles. The catalogue leans toward paintings and works on paper, with collectables mixed through the sale.
aaac runs specialist and general collectible auctions from Albion in Brisbane, covering coins, militaria, stamps, art, jewellery and antiques. That breadth means this sale sits alongside their regular stock of estate material rather than in a single-theme catalogue.
Condition, provenance and framing will matter here. Check each lot’s photos and notes closely before bidding, since the value sits in the details rather than the headline.
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THE PRIVATE FINE ART COLLECTION OF TIMOTHY MATTHEWS MBE KC
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This is a single-owner sale, which usually means a coherent collection rather than a mixed bag of odds and ends. Timothy Matthews MBE KC assembled the works himself, and the catalogue reflects that: art and collectables sitting side by side, sold through aaac’s Albion rooms in Brisbane.
Specialist sales like this tend to draw a different crowd to the general collectible auctions aaac runs throughout the year. If you have been watching the art and collectables market, this is a chance to see how a private collection is priced when it hits the open market in one go.
Bidding closes 8 October 2026. Check the lot list for specifics, condition and any provenance notes before you commit.
McDonald Auctions
McDonald Auctions offer regular general auctions consisting of household & office furniture, tools, hardware, timber, steel, collectables, electrical, machinery & marine.
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Collectables, Furniture, Insurance Gym Equipment
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mcdonaldauctions has been running weekly collectables, hardware and machinery sales out of Brisbane since 1989, and this listing pulls together three quite different strands: collectables, household furniture and insurance gym equipment. That combination suits buyers who like a browse, since the floor will move between small display pieces and bulky commercial fitness gear.
The insurance gym equipment is the standout. Commercial-grade machines tend to be built for constant use, so they hold up well in a home setup or a small studio. Furniture and collectables round out the sale for anyone chasing household pieces rather than fitness gear.
Check the catalogue for the full lot list and condition notes before bidding. Close date is still to be confirmed, so keep tabs on the listing for updates.
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Online Hardware Auction
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McDonald Auctions has been running weekly collectables, hardware and machinery sales out of Brisbane since 1989, and this online auction follows that format. The mix leans practical: hardware and machinery for the shed, with collectables folded in for anyone who likes a curiosity alongside the tools.
Because it is a weekly-style sale rather than a single-owner clearance, the catalogue tends to be varied rather than deep in any one line. That suits buyers chasing specific items at their own price instead of paying retail.
Bidding is online, so inspect the lot list closely and check conditions and pickup details with the auctioneer before the close. Close date is still to be confirmed.
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Online Hardware Auction
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McDonald Auctions has been running weekly collectables, hardware and machinery sales in Brisbane since 1989, so the catalogue tends to be broad rather than curated. That means hand tools, power tools, workshop equipment and general trade stock sitting alongside whatever collectables come through the door.
If you are kitting out a shed, topping up a trade kit or chasing a spare, it pays to read the full lot list before bidding. Condition and completeness vary across lots of this kind, so check descriptions and photos carefully.
The close date is still to be confirmed. Watch the listing for updates and have your bids sorted before the timer runs out.
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Online Steel Auction
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mcdonaldauctions is putting up a solid lineup of steel and hardware in this weekly online sale. The steel stock covers the essentials: plate, rectangular hollow section, parallel flange channel, and galvanised pipe, all useful for fabrication, fencing, or general site work. It’s the kind of material that suits tradies, hobby welders, and small builders looking to save on retail prices.
Beyond the steel, the auction includes a mix of hand tools and workshop equipment. Without a detailed lot list, expect the usual assortment of spanners, sockets, power tools, and possibly some machinery that turns up in these weekly sales. The auctioneer has been running this format in Brisbane since 1989, so the listings are reliable and the gear is properly described.
Buyers should check the close date, as it’s listed as TBC. Keep an eye on the site for the full catalogue to drop, and be ready to bid online. If you need steel for a project or just want to top up the tool box, this one is worth a look.
Manheim
Manheim Queensland runs weekly government, fleet, lease, and clearing vehicle auctions from their Eagle Farm facility near Brisbane Airport. A simulcast format allows online bidding.
Roxburys Auction House – Brisbane
Roxburys of QLD hold auctions for Jewellery, Luxury Goods, Banknotes, Coins, Militaria, Medallions, Estate Jewellery, Stamps, Postcards, Cigarette Cards, Scrip, Ephemera, and Memorabilia.
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Roxburys Upcoming Auction
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This roxburys auction covers a broad sweep of numismatics and militaria. The coin lots include Commonwealth and pre-decimal Australian silver, plus some world coins and proof sets. Banknote collectors will find early Australian paper notes, including some scarce denominations.
On the militaria side, there are service medals, cap badges, and edged weapons. Jewellery ranges from modern sterling silver pieces to vintage gold rings and chains. The collectables section turns up everything from antique pocket watches to stamps and ephemera.
The auction date is yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the listing. Bidding will be online. If you are after a specific series or era, check the lot list as it fills out. This is a solid mixed catalogue for the casual collector or the dealer restocking.
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Roxburys Auction No. 163
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This is a broad-based collectables auction from Roxburys, covering four main categories. The coin section includes Australian pre-decimal silver and copper, plus decimal proof sets and world coins. Banknotes range from early Commonwealth issues to modern polymer notes, with a few error notes likely to draw attention.
Militaria collectors will find medals, badges, and edged weapons, including some World War I and II items. The jewellery lots feature gold and silver pieces, gemstone rings, and vintage watches. If you deal in second-hand goods or stack bullion-related items, the scrap value alone on some lots could be worthwhile.
Auction dates are yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the Roxburys website for the close time. Given the mix of categories, you’ll want to inspect the full lot list online before bidding. No buyer’s premium details were provided, so factor that into your limits.
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