‘Flamboyant’ is one of the best words used to describe the original style of The Martin Brothers pottery and stoneware. These stoneware musician imp figures sold for £1200 and £1800 each, respectively, at our September 2020 Fine Art sale. The History of The Martin Brothers and Their Work The Martin Brothers were four brothers who set up …
Potteries Auctions has sold many Colin Melbourne pieces over the past few years, and this month our special Beswick and Royal Doulton sale features some lovely little items. Check them out throughout this article! Colin Melbourne (1928-2009) was a prolific artist and designer throughout his career, with some of his most famous work being from …
The Royal Worcester name is widely known and respected. Wonderful pieces often appear in our auctions and these stunning vases are no exception. Hand painted with Highland Cattle by John Stinton, these sold for an incredible sum of £1500 in a recent auction. The History of Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is one of the oldest English porcelain manufacturers …
This gorgeous Beswick walking chocolate Labrador 3062B figure, Collectors Club Special 1993 edition, sold for a very impressive £880 We were incredibly privileged to help sell one of the world’s largest single owner collections of Beswick pieces at auction this month at our Silverdale showroom. The collection belonged to the late Bill Peck who lived …
This Beatles Collection BC13 14 x LPs Vinyl Box Set with poster sold for an impressive £120 at our Cobridge auction this month. We can help with valuing and selling your vinyl at auction, simply get in touch with us at Potteries Auctions and let us see what we can do for you. Determining the …
Attention avid record collectors! We’ve got over 200 lots of vinyl records going under the hammer at our Cobridge saleroom this month, check out some of the highlights below. Our Cobridge sale takes place at 10am on Sunday 25th April this month. In line with the easing lockdown restrictions, we’re happy to now be able to …
We’re really looking forward to welcoming our customers back on site once again for in person valuation days following the easing of lockdown measures. Come and say hello! It’s certainly been a while, but we’re so happy to announce that, following the easing of lockdown restrictions, Potteries Auctions will be opening its doors once again …
Clarice Cliff’s pottery is renowned for its spectacular colour and abstract style, it is now sought after worldwide! Clarice Cliff is one of the most significant and noteworthy ceramic artists of the 20th century. Her work has helped to shape Art Deco ceramic design and influenced style and design around the world. In recent years Clarice …
Shelley pottery is one of the most collectible names in British fine bone china, especially known for its elegant tea ware and Art Deco designs. Collectors are often interested in: Shelley china patterns by numberIs Shelley china valuable?Shelley pottery marks identification This expert guide explains how to identify Shelley backstamps, date your pieces, and understand …
This collection of rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures from the Oompah Band in a green colour way is set to sell for £400-£800 at our first Fine Art sale of 2021 this month The Potteries Auctions March Fine Art sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 12th March and Saturday 13th March. …
Carlton Ware Pottery was established in Stoke-On-Trent in 1890, producing giftware and domestic pottery throughout much of its history. Are you looking to sell your Carlton Ware pottery? Do you need help to check the value of your collection, or want to purchase even more Carlton Ware for your home? We can help. Our Carlton …
Vintage comic collections have proved popular at our auctions in recent months, with this collection of vintage comics and annuals including titles from Detective Comics (DC) and Marvel selling for £190 at our February sale Our February 2021 online auctiontook place this month over Friday 12th and Saturday 13th February and featured an exciting array of items, from …
We have a huge Beswick collection that has been sent to us from America, which includes these gorgeous leopard and panther figurines. To give you an idea of the size of the collection – it arrived in an articulated lorry! Potteries Auctions is incredibly honoured to welcome one of the world’s largest single owner collections …
Lot 252 – this beautiful Peggy Davies Temptress figurine is set to go under the hammer for between £90 – £180 at our February online auction later this week Our February sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th February. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation we are …
At Potteries Auctions we auction and sell a wide range of pottery, ceramics and Fine Bone China from all over the world. However, our location in Staffordshire uniquely places us in the heart of the Potteries and makes us best placed to work with local companies such as Royal Crown Derby. We are only a …
This limited edition Lorna Bailey Cream Egg The Cat figure was our top lot this month, well surpassing its £20-£40 estimate and finding a home for £300! Our first auction of 2021 took place this month over Friday 8th and Saturday 9th January and featured an exciting array of items, from furniture and household items to a large assortment …
We have an array of interesting lots upcoming in our final online auction of 2020, including a large selection of Swarovski crystal pieces. Just in time for the festive season, Lot 214G (left) is a collection of nine Swarovski Christmas Tree Decorations dated from 2001- 2009, all in their original inner boxes. Lot 215A (right) …
Wade pottery is one of the most widely collected ceramics brands in the UK and worldwide. From miniature Wade Whimsies to rare figurines and Gluggle jugs, collectors often ask: Are Wade Whimsies worth anything?How do I identify Wade pottery marks?Which Wade figurines are rare? This expert guide explains how to identify Wade backstamps, date your …
These two stunning Rolex wristwatches proved to be incredibly popular at auction this month. Lot 1233 (left), a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date mid-size wristwatch, sold for £2100, while Lot 1234, a 18ct gold Rolex Cellini Gents wristwatch, sold for a great price of £2400. Our Fine Art sale this month took place over Friday 13th and …
This Wedgwood pale blue Jasper portrait medallion of First Earl Richard Howe and solid blue Jasper portrait medallion of Fredrica Sophia Wilhelmina of Orange, complete in an Ormulo frame, are both estimated to go under the hammer for between £100-200 each. Both are part of the large collection of Wedgwood coming up for sale at …
The star of our last Fine Art sale in September was definitely this 5ct certified diamond single stone Solitaire and platinum ring that sold for an astronomical £11,200 at auction! During the ongoing Covid-19 situation this year, at Potteries Auctions we’ve been fortunate enough to find continued success with our already popular online auctions. Despite …
This Wedgwood Clarice Cliff collection of Bizarre Art Deco style Age of Jazz figures was estimated to sell for £70-£140, but sold for a very impressive £200 as part of our October online auction Our live online auction this month took place on Friday 9th October and Saturday 10th October, following our new format. The Friday featured …
Lot 269 – This large, rare Anita Harris tiger figure is gold signed and 40cm in length, estimated to sell for between £190-£380 at our October auction The Potteries Auctions October auction is our first two-day sale following our new format, spanning over Friday 9th October and Saturday 10th October as opposed to the usual Saturday and …
These large, rare Royal Doulton prototype witch and wizard character jugs, both modelled in the 1980s by William K Harper and sporting a not for resale back stamp, sold for £3100 and £3000 respectively at our September online auction earlier this month Our live online auction this month took place over the weekend of Saturday …
Lot 60 featured 32 pieces of assorted Shelley tea and dinner ware in a 13291 pattern in blue. The lot came with an estimate sale price of £50-£100, but eventually sold for a very impressive £300 at our September auction Our September Fine Art Sale this past weekend featured a whole host of interesting lots to attract …
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