The holiday season is turning into a gold rush as a series of timed and live auctions draw collectors eager for bullion and bars. The earliest closing events land on December 27, when an online estate sale in the Midwest features a substantial lot of gold bullion alongside other high‑value assets. That same day, a specialty coin house runs its Boston Banker auction, highlighting premium gold pieces that appeal to serious investors.
Two days later, on December 29, Musick Auction House in Idaho hosts back‑to‑back sessions that showcase sizable gold bars. Bidders can place offers both in the early afternoon and again in the evening, creating a competitive atmosphere that pushes prices upward. The auction’s dual‑slot format encourages rapid decision‑making and often results in record‑setting bids for the metal.
December 30 sees a broader market entry as Silver City Auctions (despite its name) lists a mixed lot that includes gold bullion among other collectibles. The auction’s online platform attracts a national audience, and the presence of gold helps it stand out in a crowded field. Meanwhile, Matthews Auction Rooms in Tennessee caps its annual holiday sale with a dedicated gold segment, offering a curated selection of bars that cater to both seasoned traders and newcomers.
Looking ahead into 2026, several houses have announced upcoming events that will keep the momentum alive. Arthur Johnson & Sons plans a multi‑category sale featuring a prominent gold segment, while John Peck’s Precious Metal auction will open in late December and run into the new year, promising a steady flow of high‑purity bars. Mid‑year, Midway Auction House and Laurel Auction both schedule dedicated gold sessions, signaling that demand for the metal is expected to remain robust throughout the year.
Overall, the current wave of auctions underscores a clear trend: gold bars and bullion are the headline attractions, driving higher participation and pushing bid totals to new heights as collectors and investors alike seek a tangible hedge in uncertain markets.
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Cordier Auctions & Appraisals is hosting a Silver & Gold Consignment Day on December 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA. This event focuses on gold, silver, coins, and fine jewelry, offering potential reduced commissions for consignments. Additionally, a Consignment and Estate Auction featuring the Estate of Virginia Parkum is scheduled for January 9, 2026.
Black and Gold Auctions is hosting the January 1st Weekly Thursday Auction featuring vehicles, sports cards, coins, gold, silver, jewelry, tools, and wood. The Impressive Competition Air Rifle & Pistol Auction offers high-quality competition air rifles and pistols. The Top Quality Native American Artifacts Auction includes projectile points, picks, axes, drills, leaf blades, banner stones, scrapers, and more. All auctions are located at 4801 I-70 Dr SW, Columbia, Missouri 65203, with shipping available to US and Canada locations.
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers is hosting a Coin and Bullion Auction on January 1, 2026, featuring over 1050 lots including silver and gold eagles, gold buffalos, and various silver bars and rounds. On January 3, 2026, they will hold an Antique Estate Auction with a mix of rare estate finds, vintage U.S. coinage, antique scientific equipment, and collectible marbles.
Musick Auction House is hosting auctions in Meridian, Idaho on December 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM featuring trucks, cars, SUVs, gold bars, elegant jewelry, sports cards, coins, and silver bars, and at 6:00 PM featuring antiques, sports memorabilia, trucks, cars, guns, coins, gold bars, and antique decor. In Nampa, Idaho, auctions are scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM featuring cars, trucks, silver, ammo, knives, coins, and Amazon returns, and at 6:00 PM featuring a Ravenswood liquidation government surplus sale. Additional auctions in Meridian are on January 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM featuring museum-quality electronics, Apple computers, gaming systems, and vintage military equipment, and at 6:00 PM featuring mini excavators, skidsteers, pre-fab buildings, golf carts, utility tricycles, and lumber.
Gold Coast Luxury Real Estate Agency regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, real estate. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Gold Card Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Gold Coast Property Management, Southport Real Estate, Labrador Property Management, Real Estate Agents regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
McTear's is hosting auctions for GB & World: Gold Coins & Banknotes, Timeless: Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, and For the Collector: Rare & Vintage Watches on January 7, 2026. Interiors: Past+Present will be auctioned on January 8, 2026.
Matthews Auction Rooms is hosting the Annual Holiday Auction on December 30, 2025, at 2:30 pm, featuring jewellery, gold, silver, and other items, with over 600 lots available.
Frederick Andrews Ltd is hosting the Sheerness Antiques & Collector's Auction, featuring collectables, gold, silver, jewellery, and other interesting items, on January 2, 2026, from 2pm in Sheerness, Kent.
Midway Auction House is holding an auction on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The event will feature items from multiple estates and consigners, including gold and silver coins, jewelry, watches, antiques, signed duck decoys, designer purses, electronics, musical instruments, Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels, Fenton, Murano, tools, collectibles, general household items, vintage toys, records, sports memorabilia, trading cards, comic books, fishing and hunting gear, bikes, coolers, knives, swords, furniture, glass, pictures, and more. Preview days are scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Absentee bidding is available, and refreshments will be sold during the auction.
Alaska Auction Company is hosting the 2026 Premier Auction on January 7, 2026, closing live at 6:00 pm (AKDT). Additionally, a Silver, Gold & Jewelry Auction will take place on January 8, 2026, also closing live at 6:00 pm (AKDT).
Kimberley Auctions is hosting an auction of fine jewellery and watches on January 5, 2026, featuring items such as Patek Philippe Chronograph watches, an Emerald Sapphire Diamond Set Gold Bracelet, and an Emerald Diamond Ring.
Silver City Auctions is hosting auctions on December 30, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 6, 2026, and January 8, 2026, featuring U.S. coins, currency, silver, gold, vintage sports cards, and collectibles.
US Auction Online is hosting an auction featuring a variety of items including art, jewelry, coins, designer handbags, and rugs. Highlights include a 1.75ct Green Tourmaline and 0.18ctw Diamond Band Ring in 18K, a Chanel black lamb skin diamond quilting leather and chain shoulder bag, and a GIA certified 2.35 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring. Other notable items are a 1923 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Coin – NGC MS64+, a Metallica James Hetfield Signed Custom Epiphone Graphics Guitar ACOA, and a Tom Hanks Signed Custom 1/1 Forrest Gump Epiphone Graphics Guitar ACOA. The auction also features a selection of Persian rugs, including a Handmade Persian Heriz 9.11x13.8 and a Silk & Wool Persian Nain Rug 9x12.
Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers will hold their first sale of 2026 on Saturday, January 3, featuring auctions for Antique & Vintage Furniture, Antique & Vintage Collectables, Gold, Silver, Watches, Coins & Jewellery, Arthur Johnson's Modern Interiors, Machinery & General, and Ex-Display & Returned Items from Major International Retailers, all starting at 9:30 AM.
Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed auction ends December 28, 2025, at 20:00. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed auction ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables - Timed auction in Bristol ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed auction in Bath ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed auction ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live auction on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed auction in Bristol ends January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live auction in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables - Live auction in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. A Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. A Tolkien-themed auction of books, including firsts and rare editions, is a timed event in Bath ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection auction in Bath is a timed event ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. A live auction for Furniture & Decorative Interiors will be held in Bristol on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. The John Short Collection Part One, featuring autographs, is a timed auction in Bristol ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. An Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction will be live in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. An Antiques & Collectables live auction will take place in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books including Firsts & Rare Editions in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a live event on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) in Bristol is a timed auction ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction in Bristol is a live event on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables auction in Bristol is a live event on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Curated Timepieces December auction runs from December 19 to December 28, 2025. Finnish Prints auction is scheduled from December 22 to December 30, 2025. The auction for European gold coins from the 1800s and 1900s takes place from December 22 to December 30, 2025. Colour Code – White auction is held from December 22 to December 29, 2025. Lotte Laserstein and Erich Wolfsfeld – a private collection auction occurs from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Linn Fernström's drypoint engravings and works on paper auction is from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Sculpture Now auction is scheduled from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Madeleine Pyk – a collection auction runs from December 23, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The Grand Manor auction is from December 30 to December 31, 2025.