Antiques and potteries are our specialist subject matter at auction and we always know which items will fetch a good price at auction. You can also find out more on our specialist potteries page for examples of interesting lots sold at auction.
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Coming Nov ’23 We are thrilled to present an exceptional collection of Clarice Cliff’s Rhodanthe designs. This was acquired from a passionate collector who meticulously preserved these treasures. Our auction, scheduled for November, offers an opportunity for individuals to own a piece of design history from one of the most renowned ceramic artists of all …
Kevin Francis collectables are synonymous with unconventional handcrafted figurines that delight collectors everywhere. Since 1981, they have been wowing collectors with their daring and unconventional handcrafted figurines that defy the ordinary. With traditional production methods, their brazen designs stand out, attracting enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Lot 401: Kevin Francis / Peggy Davies …
As decorative and functional pieces, all kinds of optical items can be of interest to collectors – but what kinds are sought-after, and how well do optics sell at auction? To start with, vintage binoculars can be a popular collector’s item – especially ones of high quality, including vintage military iterations. In addition to the …
July 2023 Our second Cobridge sale of this month is just around the corner! We couldn’t be more excited to showcase a fantastic selection of Pottery, Furniture, Dinner & Teaware. There are a number of many unreserved items as well! Let’s dive right into the preview of our most anticipated items, and you can view …
Undoubtedly quirky, yet consistently popular, pottery by Simon Carroll often performs well at auction. This earthenware jug sold in our November 2021 Fine Art auction for £520! Many weird and wonderful items pass through our doors at Potteries Auctions and you may be surprised at the variety and breadth of items that can gain interest. …
Royal Worcester pieces consistently perform well in our auctions. Our past few Fine Art sales have featured some fantastic examples decorated by a broad range of artists. Read on to discover a wealth of high-achieving pieces, along with a brief background of some of the notable artists who decorated them. This pair of two-handled Royal …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist sellers of pottery, antiques, and all sorts of extraordinary items. Potteries Auctions is an auction house based in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries with two salerooms: our Silverdale Saleroom in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and our Cobridge Saleroom. Established in 1991, we are now one of the leading auction houses in …
The Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company was an innovative producer of decorative pottery, whose distinctive designs earned the company a royal warrant. This July, our Fine Art sale will be featuring a selection of these gorgeous pieces. Here’s some background on this illustrious company. The company began life in Clifton, Lancashire, as the result of a …
This Charles Vyse earthenware figure, produced in 1920, sold for a stunning £880 at our last Fine Art sale back in March Potteries Auctions has been host to many ceramic artists over the years, especially to local favourites. Born in Staffordshire, Charles Vyse (1882-1971), was a potter who created some of the industry’s most popular …
Royal Doulton Bunnykins come in all sorts or weird and wonderful outfits and poses, from footballers to farmers and everything in between. Read on to find out more about which Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures are the most popular or sought-after. Do you remember growing up with small bunny figures in your household? Perhaps a birthday …
Shelley tea ware comes in a whole host of different sizes, shapes and patterns. Read on to find out what Shelley teaware patterns are valuable and highly sought-after at auction. If you have ever wondered, is this tea set worth anything?, then you are not alone. Tea sets make a frequent appearance in our auction room, …
This stunning W H Goss rare model of a tiger on a rock, sold for an incredible £650 in one of our Silverdale Saleroom Fine Art auctions. Proof that WH Goss remains a firm favourite! Here at Potteries Auctions, we run regular auctions and attract buyers and sellers from all over the world. We’re based in the …
Reginald George Haggar (1905–1988) was a British artist that worked as a ceramic designer and later a teacher in The Potteries, before becoming a full time artist. Find out more about his life, as well as what is believed to be Haggar’s final creation coming up at auction as part of our November Fine Art …
Enoch Wood was renowned for creating beautiful pottery pieces, such as this large lustreware figure. Find out more about the Burslem potter and check out some of the pieces we’ll have available at auction as part of our Fine Art sale next month. Photo credit: thepotteries.org If you’re familiar with the history of the The Potteries, …
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 …
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 …
This delightful Royal Albert Moonlight Rose 21-piece tea set sold for an incredible £180 and a recent auction. Its delicate style is a great example of the Royal Albert name. We’ve created this guide to the most popular Royal Albert China pieces and patterns to allow you to identify your rare, and possibly valuable, items. Read on …
This delightful collection of Crown Devon figurines is a wonderful example of why the pottery brand is so popular Did you know that Crown Devon pottery, and the Fielding family, were instrumental in the development of the lustre-ware pottery we know today? The family’s passion for creativity and innovation helped the whole of the pottery industry …
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 …
Beswick pottery is renowned for producing high-quality porcelain figures, such as farm animals like this one. This gorgeous Beswick chestnut pony figurine sold for an amazing £1400 at our recent specialist Beswick and Royal Doulton auction. The wonderful Beswick pottery has always been a popular part of our auctions. We recently had one of the world’s largest Beswick …
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