Collectors will be the beneficiaries of E.J. Ainger’s next weekly sale from 9.30am Tuesday July 14 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond when items from numerous homes throughout Melbourne will go under the hammer – particularly those looking for a top quality marble fireplace to warm up these cold winter days.

The auction features a large range of English, Australian and French antique furniture for buyers who want to add to their existing collection.

Auctioneer Steve Graham’s clearing sale from 10am Sunday July 12 at Dryden Court, Woodend North is an ideal time for home handymen to add to their tool and equipment collection.

For those looking for a trailer, the auction offers a 10-foot by 5-foot dual axle trailer and a 6-foot by 4-foot cage trailer.

Tools are in abundance – everything from socket wrench sets to power saws, drum sanders, saw benches and planning machines.

A large collection of historic Australian and British coins – along with those from other nations – should prove a collector’s paradise at auctioneer Steve Graham’s forthcoming sale from 10am on Sunday July 5 at 64 Urquhart Street, Woodend.

Of particular note is the 1861, 1907, 1911 and 1915 gold Australian sovereigns, and the 1909 and 1913 gold Australian half sovereigns.

Another coin of interest to collectors is the 1892 British gold half sovereign.

A 19^th century Huon pine chest of drawers, a walnut cased baby grand piano and a tambour front Blackwood post office desk are furniture items bound to intrigue auction goers at E.J. Ainger’s weekly auction from 9.30am on Tuesday June 30 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

Other furniture on offer includes Georgian and Victorian items and retro teak and pieces.

The auction contains a large collection of Royal Doulton Toby jugs and figurines, along with sterling silver, china, crystal and small collectables.