Debbie Porter

Debbie Porter

Icons of Excellence: Exploring Collectible Watch Brands

In the world of watch collecting, certain brands have earned a well-deserved reputation for their exceptional craftsmanship. Let us explore the distinctive characteristics of five highly sought-after brands that have captivated collectors around the globe. Bremont: Bremont is synonymous with British engineering and a commitment to precision. This independent brand embraces aviation heritage, creating timepieces that …

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The Enchanting World of Matchbox Toys

Join us as we embark on a journey into the world of Matchbox toys. Explore the fascinating history and craftsmanship of these die-cast miniature vehicles that have excited collectors and car enthusiasts for decades and join our upcoming Fine Art sale featuring over 30 lots to add to your collection! Lot 2345 The Birth of Matchbox …

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A vintage wristwatch can be a timely investment!

In our June 10th Antique & Fine Art Sale we have a number of fine collectable second hand wrist watches which have a certain old-fashioned appeal. Lot 1464 – Omega ladies Seamaster quartz wristwatch with tri-colour steel strap.  Sale Price £200.00. Time pieces from top makers Rolex, Seiko, Tissot and Omega are going up in value. …

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Let Potteries Auctions Handle Your House Clearance

Let Potteries Auctions Handle Your House Clearance

At Potteries Auctions, we handle house clearances the length and breadth of the UK, handling your items with as much care as if you brought them to us yourself. At Potteries Auctions, our staff go to great lengths to source items to consign into our auctions. House clearances in particular are readily attended to – …

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Highlights from our April 2023 Antique & Collectors Auction

Lot 34 was a set of De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded glass crystal exotic garden patterned wine glasses that found a hammer price of £420.

Lot 34 was a set of De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded glass crystal exotic garden patterned wine glasses that found a hammer price of £420. Our April 2023 Antique & Collectors auction took place this month on Friday 14th April and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections …

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How Well Does Ercol Furniture Sell at Auction?

This extending dining table with two additional leaves sold for £800 in our December 2022 Antique & Collectors auction. Ercol furniture is an enduring and popular furniture brand, having produced furniture from 1920 to the present day. Testament to the continued interest in Ercol pieces, a plethora of examples have featured in recent auctions, with …

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Changes to our Auction Schedules

We’re excited to let you know what’s coming soon, plus a few changes we’re making! Let’s take a look at our upcoming auctions, starting from April. Silverdale Auctions Starting with our Silverdale Antique & Collectors auction, sales will take place on the second Friday of every month from 10am. The saleroom will also be open …

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Highlights from our March 2023 Cobridge Auction

26 March 2023 Lot 112 was a De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded Black Exotic Garden patterned cup and saucer sets and a small bowl that sold for £170. Our March Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 26th March and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections …

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How to Buy and Sell Collectible Vintage Alcohol at Auction

Here at Potteries Auctionwe sell a lot (get it) of whisky, wine, and spirits in our auction rooms. Your favourite old tipple can reach soaring prices as the hammer goes down. Some bottles are collectible, other vintage years make wines popular, and even films or TV programs can help to raise the profile of a particular spirit. …

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Highlights from our March 2023 Fine Art Sale

Our Fine Art sale this month featured some exquisite oil paintings such as lot 1503; an oil painting of a canal in Venice from the School of Michele Marieschi in a gilt frame which sold for a spectacular £7,300. The first Potteries Auctions Fine Art sale of 2023 took place this month on Thursday 9th, Friday …

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The Profile of a Collector: Mike Maunder

Beginning with our March Fine Art sale, Potteries Auctions will be featuring a wonderful and large collection of Carlton Ware pieces over several upcoming auctions. Understood to be the largest such amount to be featured at auction, the items have come from a single vendor. The collector parting with the pieces, Mike Maunder, is a …

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Wade Ceramics: The End of an Era

A cold, dark Monday morning in January saw a bittersweet moment come to pass, with members of the Potteries Auctions team visiting the premises of the now former Wade Ceramics Ltd. Everyone within the world of pottery and ceramics will naturally be saddened by the recent demise of Wade Ceramics – it’s indeed the end …

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Carlton Ware’s Earliest Ranges & A Preview of Upcoming Carlton Ware Pieces at Auction

One of the many iconic manufacturers within the locality of the Potteries, Carlton Ware – originally Wiltshaw & Robinsons – endured for many years. They produced a wide variety of popular ranges and patterns from the company’s inception in 1890. A fantastic and large collection of Carlton Ware items was recently consigned with Potteries Auctions …

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Our February 2023 Auction Highlights

Lot 503 was a set of three limited edition Wedgwood Clarice Cliff patterned vases in swirls, sliced circle and Mondrian patterns, with certificates, that sold for £300. Our February 2023 auction took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of …

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A Preview of our 2023 March Fine Art Sale

This George Tinworth Doulton Lambeth comical mouse group named “Cockneys at Brighton” will be available on day one of this three day Fine Art sale. Our March three-day online auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March. You can also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available …

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Highlights from our January 2023 Cobridge Auction

Take a look through the highlights of our most recent 2023 Cobridge auction, including items such as Vivienne Westwood jewellery, Burleigh pottery, a collection of coins, furniture and more. This collection of Burleigh Blue Calico pottery sold for £240 at our January Cobridge auction Last month, our January Cobridge auction took place on Sunday 29th January …

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Highlights from our January 2023 Auction

This adorable lot of Herend of Hungary Pottery Bunny & Mice Figures sold for £380 at our January 2023 auction. Our first auction of 2023 took place this month on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th January and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of vintage watches and more. Plenty of …

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What You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Watches at Auction

At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist auctioneers of many different items, collectables, and pieces. One of these specialist areas is our Antique Watches & Modern Collectable Timepieces department. We love seeing these incredible pieces enter the auction room, and we often get questions about watches, so this tells us, you must love these items too! …

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Upcoming Watches at our January 2023 Auction

Our auctions always attract a wide range of stunning wristwatches for sale like lot 696A, a Citizen Chronograph Bullhead automatic watch. Our first auction of 2023 is a two-day auction that’s taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th January. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots or, alternatively, contact usto …

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Upcoming Royal Doulton Advertising Figures at our January 2023 Auction

Royal Doulton is often highly sought after at our auctions, and we expect the advertising figures we have going under the hammer this month will be no different. Lot 524 pictured here features two limited edition Royal Doulton advertising figures of Penfold Golfer MCL1 & Dunlop Caddie MCL2, both boxed. Happy New Year from all …

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