Many of the works in Leonard Joel’s forthcoming Fine Art auction are an affordable start to those buyers seriously considering a first time entrée into the art market.

However, some of the works are worth a careful look from discerning collectors and investors wishing to acquire some of the finer and more unusual works by iconic Australian artists from different eras.

Looking for lounge or dining room furniture this coming week? Then head to E.J. Ainger at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond for its latest auction selection – with the sale beginning at 9.30am Tuesday September 15.

There is a great choice of Edwardian, Victorian and French furniture including extension dining tables, chairs and Australian cedar and estate furnishings.

Former Australian Club (a bastion of the Melbourne establishment) furnishings is another drawcard and the selection includes Chesterfield settees, occasional tables and lamps.

Dinky toys – the favourite of many children during the 20^th century – will be auctioned from 9.30am Friday September 11 at Young’s Auctions 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The auction features a large collection of opals from Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge (perfect for Christmas presents) and several substantial diamond rings.

Sterling silver is another feature along with a large pair of cast iron urns 1.6 metres tall, which has proved highly popular so far with auction goers.

Abbeys Auctions September online auction starts at 7pm Wednesday September 9 and closes at 8.30pm.

The online auction features a range unclaimed parcels from Australia Post that are available only to online bidders.

Proceeds from Australian Post items will be donated to charity.

These online auctions open for viewing and bidding 10 days prior to the official commencement. Lots are closed in number order.

From 9am Friday September 11 a wide range of furniture, homewares, tools, jewellery, collectables and bric-a-brac will be offered for auction. 

A range of antiques, art, fine china and vintage clothing should entice auction goers to auctioneer Steve Graham’s forthcoming sale from 10am Sunday September 13 at 64 Urquhart Street, Woodend.

The auction features several unusual items including a mid-1800s timber book press and a Wolf collapsible dressmakers form.

Buyers will be able to choose from a range of antique mirrored sideboards, parlour suites, cedar chests, display cabinets, bookcases and provincial dining table and chairs.

A 5.73 Tiffany & Co heart-shaped diamond ring – originally sold at auction by Leonard Joel in 1998 – is once again being offered by the company at its forthcoming jewellery auction from 6pm Monday September 14 at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.

The diamond ring (lot 80) carries a catalogue estimate of $200,000-$300,000 and is only coming back on to the market because the vendors have now had “their fun” with it and would like to see it go to a new home.

Don Bradman’s 1936-37 Australian Test blazer from his first series as Australian captain will be a massive drawcard to Mossgreen’s sporting memorabilia auction from 10am Monday September 7 at 935 High Street, Armadale.

The 1936-37 Ashes series was notable for the fact that Bradman scored successive ducks and Australia lost the first two Tests.

He then scored two double centuries and a single century inn the last three Tests to help forge a remarkable Australian Ashes win.

With Christmas only a few months away, buyers are already turning their attention to Christmas presents – and jewellery is always a strong contender, particularly if pieces can be purchased at reasonable auction prices.

Philips Auctions forthcoming jewellery sale, from 6pm Monday September 7 at 47 Glenferrie Road Malvern, is the perfect opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for wives, partners and girlfriends – or is simply a great place to add to existing collections.

A massive collection of model trains – all as new and still in their original boxes – continues to be progressively auctioned as part of Young’s Auctions latest weekly sale from 9.30am Friday September 4 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The model trains are 10 to 30 years old and feature brand names like Atlas and Powerline. They have been kept under the vendor’s home in circumstances that ensure their excellent condition.

Like its predecessors, this sale features about 30 lots of the model trains and is number 21 in the auction series. 

An assortment of cameras and gymnasium equipment are the highlights of Abbeys Auctions weekly sale from 9am Friday September 4 at 480-482a Station Street, Box Hill.

The gym equipment includes mats, dumbbells and free weights.

Abbeys Auctions is preparing for the start of its next online auction, which begins at 7pm Wednesday September 9.

Included in the sale are appliances, toys, clothes and health food products unclaimed through Australia Post.