Debbie Porter

New Year, New Start – Come and join the team – Recruiting Now!

Job Title: Office Administrator  This position would suit someone who is looking for a diverse role within a hard working team, in a fast paced industry. Full Time (35hrs) Monday – Friday (with some weekend work) Stoke-on-Trent / Newcastle- u-Lyme Start date: ASAP CV & Covering letter to kathy@potteriesauctions.com Role Overview: Potteries Auctions Ltd is looking …

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Highlights from our January 2022 Auction

This Omega ladies Deville quartz wristwatch and Omega ladies wristwatch (both not currently in working order) sold for very respectable £300 at our January 2022 auction Our first auction of the year took place this month on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th January and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections …

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Highlights from our December 2021 Auction

This Beswick Dunn Belted Galloway cow 4113 with prototype Royal Doulton backstamp was only estimated to sell for £60-£120, but ended up with a hammer price of an incredible £660! Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December and featured an exciting array of items, from mid-century furniture …

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A Preview of our December Auction – Thunderbirds, 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, and More!

Our December sale is our last auction of the year! This two-day online auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th December, 9am-3.30pm. You can also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …

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How Do I Buy Mid-Century Furniture at Auction?

This set of 4 mid-century painted teak and vinyl kitchen/dining chairs sold for just £5 at our Cobridge saleroom – an absolute steal! What is mid-century furniture? Mid-century furniture origins began in America, with style influences from Germany, and is sometimes referred to as mid-century modern. Mid-century furniture is all about simplicity and functionality. Even …

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Highlights from our November 2021 Fine Art Sale

Our three-day Fine Art sale this month took place on Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November and featured an exciting array of items, from dinnerware and other household items to a very large assortment of rare British pottery pieces, timepieces and more. Plenty of lots from our Fine Art auction live from the Silverdale Saleroom …

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A Preview of our November Fine Art Sale – Rare British Pottery, Jewellery and More!

This gorgeous ornate pair of rare William III silver candlesticks come with an estimated sale price of £3000-£6000 on day three of our November Fine Art auction The Potteries Auctions November Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November. We are offering in-person viewing …

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Wild About Wedgwood? Check Out Upcoming Wedgwood Pottery in Our November Fine Art Sale

This pair of 19th-century Wedgwood light blue dip Jasperware urns with covers is set to sell for £300-£600 at our upcoming November Fine Art sale, while this Wedgwood Prestige large vase and cover, titled “The Britannia Vase”, is estimated to sell for £1000-£2000. The Potteries Auctions November Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction …

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A Preview of our October Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, Bears and More!

These striking Chinese salt glazed pots are set to sell for £25-£50 at our our October auction this month Our October sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October, 9am-3.30pm. You can …

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Is My Beswick Horse Valuable?

Beswick horses are always highly sought after at our auctions, but most especially their range of shire horse figures Since the beginning of Potteries Auctions, we have always dealt with Beswick. In the 90s, no other auction house sold Beswick in the manner we did. Selling Beswick quickly became a cornerstone of the business and …

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Is My Vintage Seiko Watch Worth Anything at Auction?

Seiko watches are one of those items that should be coming into our valuation days more often, but they don’t. They have been sold all over the world for over 60 years, so there must be plenty hidden in drawers and misplaced in the attic. Perhaps their value isn’t as understood as the popular Rolex …

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A Guide to William Adams Pottery Markings

In February 2021 in our Silverdale saleroom, we hosted a two-day auction of 20th century British pottery, which included this delightful Adams dip-blue jasperware biscuit barrel. We have been selling Adams pottery, with varying degrees of rarity, for over twenty years here at Potteries Auctions. If you are looking to expand your collection or sell your …

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A Preview of our August Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Jewellery and More!

This set of delightful Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures is set to sell for £35-£70 at our August auction this weekend Our August sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th August, 9am-3.30pm. You …

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Crown Devon Pottery Marks & Value Guide (Fieldings Backstamps Explained)

Crown Devon pottery is one of the most recognisable names in British ceramics, with collectors frequently searching: This expert guide explains how to identify Crown Devon backstamps, date your pieces, and understand their value. The History of Crown Devon Pottery (Fieldings) Crown Devon pottery began as S. Fielding & Co in 1878 at the Railway …

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Highlights from our July Fine Art Sale

These stunning William Moorcroft vases proved popular at our latest Fine Art sale. Lot 182 (left) was a Moorcroft Claremont Toadstool vase that sold for £1700, while lot 245 was a rare and unusual shaped Moorcroft vase, decorated with fish and jellyfish, that found a new home for £1200. Our Fine Art sale this month …

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Wedgwood, Wedgwood & More Wedgwood! Upcoming Items in our July Fine Art Sale

These delightfully weird and wonderful Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks modelled as grotesque fish with tails in the air are set to set for £150-£300 at the Potteries Auctions Fine Art Sale this July The Potteries Auctions July Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July. …

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A Guide to Susie Cooper Pottery Markings

This delightful collection of Susie Cooper crown works, Burslem dinnerware (in the Dresden Spray design), comprising of tureen and covers, cups and saucers, sold in one of our Fine Art sales. It’s quality and design really is stunning. Susie Cooper was a household name in the Potteries during the 1920s through to the 1980s, with her ceramics …

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A Preview of our April Online Auction – McDonald’s Happy Meal Collectables and More!

There’s a range of McDonald’s collectable plastic shop advertising signs and toys available at our online auction this month, including popular names such as Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid and more. Our April sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation …

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Deadline for entries to our July Rare Ceramics, Jewellery & Collectables auction: 20th MayBook a valuation
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