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Silver Surge: Bidding Wars Heat Up Across the Year
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The first silver‑focused auction to close is the Silver & Gold Consignment Day in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which ends on the last day of December. The two‑hour event showcases a mixed lot of gold and silver coins, bullion and a handful of fine silver flatware, giving collectors a quick‑turn opportunity before the new year. A day later, Silver City Auctions runs a timed sale that also ends on the same date, featuring U.S. silver dollars, silver bars and a handful of silver‑plated collectibles alongside a broader numismatic offering.

Looking ahead, the Alaska Auction Company’s flagship Silver, Gold & Jewelry Auction will close in the spring of 2026, with live streaming from Anchorage and a final‑hour countdown at 6 p.m. AKDT. The catalog lists a range of U.S. and foreign silver rounds, historic silver ingots, and a set of fifty silver ingots displayed in a period‑style cased set. Across the United Kingdom, Bedford Auction Centre’s 2026 live sale will feature an Edwardian silver salver, a cased set of fifty silver ingots and a Sheraton‑style satin‑wood piece, underscoring a growing appetite for high‑grade flatware and ingot collections.

Mid‑year, the nationwide Silver City schedule returns with a second‑year auction that adds a larger lot of silver bars and a selection of silver‑plated decorative objects, while the Alaska house‑wide sale continues to draw bidders seeking both bullion and antique silverware. In the same period, the Silver Auctions network continues its rolling online catalog of silver watches, flatware and small‑batch bars, keeping the market fluid for both investors and decorative‑piece hunters.

Overall, the 2026 calendar shows a clear trend: sellers are bundling silver with related precious‑metal assets—coins, bars, ingots and flatware—while many events are paired with broader estate or holiday sales, creating cross‑category interest. Live streaming, timed online bidding and on‑site viewings are now standard, allowing collectors worldwide to compete for everything from a cased set of fifty ingots to a single silver dollar. The combined effect is a steady stream of silver inventory moving from regional auction houses to global bidders, with the busiest activity clustered in the last week of December and spilling into the first half of 2026.

Based on 280 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Silver City Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

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.

Cordier Auctions & Appraisals

December 26, 2025 —

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.

Bullock Auction House

December 26, 2025 —

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 Sells Guns, Cars, Equipment and Much More for Nampa and Boise, ID

December 26, 2025 —

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.

W&H Peacock Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

St Neots Auction Centre will host a live auction featuring antique furniture and collectors’ items on January 1, 2026. Bedford Auction Centre will hold a live auction for carnival hats by "The Hatman of London" on January 2, 2026. On the same day, Bedford Auction Centre will also feature an auction for an Edwardian silver salver, a cased set of fifty silver ingots, a Sheraton Revival satinwood piece, a Jacques 'Staunton Chess Men' set, and a Nicola Simbari artwork. Bedford Auction Centre will conduct a weekly auction and a live auction for a forklift truck on January 3, 2026. A valuation day is scheduled at Bedford Auction Centre on January 3, 2026. Leamington Spa Auction Centre will have a weekly auction on January 8, 2026.

Nigel Ward & Company

December 26, 2025 —

Nigel Ward & Company is hosting a special early January two-day sale at The New Salerooms in Pontrilas. On January 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 am, the auction will feature modern effects, bric-a-brac, tools, electricals, and timber. On January 10, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am, the sale will include miscellaneous objets d'art, collectables, porcelain, glass, antique and country furniture, books, oil paintings, watercolours, prints, brass, copper, pewter, silver, silver plate, and jewellery. Viewing is available on January 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on the mornings of the sales from 8:00 am.

Silver Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Silver Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Auction House North East

December 26, 2025 —

Auction House North East is hosting a Two Day Silver, Jewellery & Watches Auction on January 7, 2026, and January 8, 2026. Additionally, a Modern & Contemporary Art Auction is scheduled for January 8, 2026.

ConsignWorks Auctions Inc.

December 26, 2025 —

ConsignWorks is hosting a Jam Packed Weston Estate Sale featuring artwork, crystal, silver, antiques, and decor on January 3, 2026, and January 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, a Natick Estate Sale with modern furnishings, artwork, Serena & Lily items, antiques, and decor is scheduled for the same dates and times.

Matthews Auction Rooms

December 26, 2025 —

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

December 26, 2025 —

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.

Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Hansons Auctioneers will host the Cornwall January Antiques Auction on January 6, 2026, at the Cornwall Saleroom, featuring jewellery, silver, watches, collectors' items, and Asian antiques. On January 9, 2026, the Hertfordshire Jewellery Auction, including antiques and collectables, will take place at the Hertfordshire Saleroom.

Metzger Auction

December 26, 2025 —

Century Bank & Trust is presenting the Krzycki Trust Online Estate Auction featuring a BMW X3 SUV, appliances, jewelry, silver, coins, currency including Red Seal Notes, artwork including pieces by Emma Schrock and P. Buckley Moss, and a golf cart, with lots closing on December 26, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Homier LLC is hosting an Online Only Auction for new designer shoes from brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade, with lots closing on December 27, 2025, at 5 pm, and another auction for home improvement items closing at 6:30 pm the same day. Albertson's Sport Shop is conducting a Complete Business Liquidation Online Only Auction featuring over 300 firearms and accessories, with lots closing on December 28, 2025, at 1 pm. Homier LLC also has an auction for designer clothing and shoes closing on December 28, 2025, at 5 pm, and another for home improvement items closing at 6 pm. The Market Monday Online Auction includes pottery, electronics, and art, with lots closing on December 29, 2025, at 6 pm. Metzger's 42nd Annual New Year's Day Auction will be a live event on January 1, 2026, at 9 am, featuring vehicles, trailers, and farm equipment. The Andrews Collection Online Only Auction, featuring pop culture and toy items, will have lots closing on January 4, 2026, at 5 pm. The Knapp Supply Company Custom Cabinets, Overstock & Surplus Online Auction will close on January 6, 2026, at 6 pm. An Industrial Equipment Online Auction will have lots closing on January 7, 2026, at 6 pm. An auction featuring John Deere equipment, guns, and antiques will close on January 8, 2026, at 6 pm.

Alaska Auction Co

December 26, 2025 —

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).

Midway Auction House

December 26, 2025 —

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.

Black and Gold Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

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.

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