Debbie Porter

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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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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Highlights from our December 2022 Auction

Did you know that auctions can be a good place for picking up a used car? This 14-plate MG MG3 3style+ lux VTI-tech car with 41502 miles sold for a very reasonable £2,500 at our December auction. Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December and featured an …

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How Do Timed Auctions Work? And How Do You Bid on Them?

As we’re holding a timed auction over the Christmas period, here’s a handy guide to better inform anyone unfamiliar with the process of a timed auction, as well as how to bid on a timed auction with us. What is a timed auction, and how does it work? A timed auction takes place entirely online, with …

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What is Costume Jewellery? And How to Buy and Sell it at Auction

Got a drawer filled with tangled bracelets? Jewellery box stuffed with colourful collections of costume jewellery? You could have hidden valuable gems that sell at auction. Read on to discover what costume jewellery is, and how to sell it at auction. What is costume jewellery? Costume jewellery, or fashion jewellery, is often made from inexpensive …

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A World Record Breaking Beswick Horse Figure Sold at Auction!

We were very pleased to have a special Beswick lot pass through our Silverdale saleroom recently as part of our November Fine Art Sale, which ended up selling for a staggering £11,300! The horse is a variant of the model 818 Beswick Shire horse mare, which was sold in a variety of colourways that are …

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Is My Vintage Camera Worth Anything at Auction?

Vintage cameras can be very popular among collectors, but determining whether a camera is hot or not seems like a bit of a dark art. So, is your vintage camera worth anything? Here at Potteries Auctions, we’re on hand to provide expert valuations for your cameras and photography equipment. This Nikon FA 35mm SLR & …

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A Preview of our 2022 November Fine Art Sale

Figures by popular names such as Royal Doulton, Beswick and Doulton Lambeth are always highly-sought after at our auctions, and our Fine Art sale this month was no exception.  These charming rare Royal Doulton prototype Jester figures both sold for £1,900 each. The third and final Potteries Auctions Fine Art sale of 2022 took place …

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A Preview of our 2022 November Fine Art Sale

This adorable rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Oompah band set of figures is looking to sell for £250 – £500 at our November 2022 Fine Art sale. Our November three-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …

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Why are Royal Doulton Prototypes So Valuable?

This Beswick Royal Doulton Prototype Dunn Belted Galloway cow was estimated to sell for just £60-£120, but ultimately found a hammer price of an amazing £660 after avid Royal Doulton collectors were eager to snap it up. During the height of 20th-century pottery production, every ceramic manufacturer would create prototypes during production, however Royal Doulton …

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Highlights from our October 2022 Auction

These modern Wedgwood Flaxman designed blue Jasperware chess pieces were part of a 16-piece set that sold for a wonderful £550 at our October auction this past weekend Our October auction took place this month on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of …

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What is the Most Popular Royal Crown Derby Pattern?

The Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest concurrent porcelain manufacturers in the UK. Their founding year of 1750 is up for discretion, as it is disputed by Royal Worcester (founded in 1751), but claim that Royal Crown Derby was also founded in 1751. Still to this day the title of oldest porcelain manufacturer …

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Highlights from our October 2022 Cobridge Auction

This assorted lot of Royal Doulton character jugs, including Alfred Hitchcock and a Royal Albert Prince Albert small character jug, sold for £110 at our October Cobridge auction Our October Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 30th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware …

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What is Ephemera? Plus How to Buy and Sell Ephemera at Auction

Have you ever wondered what to do with old postcards, letters, or even old magazines? Often these are tossed into the recycling bin or dropped off at a charity shop. But wait, you could be holding collectable ephemera. Ephemera is the name for collectable paper items. These items may be varied and surprising. But that’s …

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Highlights from our September 2022 Auction

This Peggy Davies erotic Temptress figurine was an original artist colourway 1/1 by Victoria Bourne, selling for a fantastic £100. Our September auction took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware to jewellery and more. Plenty of lots …

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A Preview of our September Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Cameras, Cars and More!

This Mamiya 7 II Black Medium Format Range Finder Camera with f- 65mm L lens comes with a sales estimate of £1500-£2000 at our September auction this weekend. Our September two-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …

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