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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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 …
‘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 …
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 …
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 best known for its tea ware and is still popular around the world today. Based in Staffordshire, Shelley pottery has been producing stunning bone china pieces under various names since the 1870s. The pottery is thin but strong, and the beautiful, timeless designs have created fans and serious collectors worldwide. But how …
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 …
This stunning Spode dinner set is decorated with the popular Fleur de Lys Gold pattern and sold for a wonderful £160 at one of our Antique, Rare Pottery and Fine Art Sales. Spode pottery is a household name. Representing quality and finesse, it’s sure to make any dining table sparkle, but how do you know if your …
Moorcroft pottery brings wonderfully bright colours to any home or collector’s display. We have been selling Moorcroft pottery, with varying degrees of rarity, for over twenty years here at Potteries Auctions. Moorcroft pottery is incredibly collectable and highly prized by its collectors, and its value has only increased over the years. If you are looking …
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 …
Since the conception of the first Wade Whimsie in 1954, Wade pottery became an affordable genre of collectables and remains popular to this day. At Potteries Auctions we auction and sell pottery from all over the world, but we also pride ourselves on selling quality pottery made right in the home of the potteries – …
Wedgwood Pottery has remained collectable since its founding in 1759. Potteries Auctions have been selling Wedgwood Jasperware, tableware, and collectable ceramics for over 25 years, so you can count on our vast knowledge in this incredibly diverse field. Are you looking to sell Wedgwood pottery, need help checking the age and value of a piece, …
We sell many different Martin Brothers pottery, figurines and collectibles at auction. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular or if you are looking to sell at auction. The Martin Brothers – Robert Wallace, Charles, Edwin and Walter – were four brothers and pottery manufacturers in London that produced distinctive stoneware …
We sell many different Wade pottery items, figurines and collectibles at auction. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular or if you are looking to sell at auction. Originally founded by furniture maker John Wade in 1810, Wade produced products for the textile and wool spinning industry, as well as manufacturing …
We sell many different Royal Doulton figurines at auction, here at Potteries Auctions with some models commanding huge prices at auction, and others much more modest sums. Royal Doulton is well-known for a wide range of figurines that are highly collectable around the world, making these an excellent investment for resale eventually at auction. Find …
We sell many different Royal Doulton animal and bird figurines at auction. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular, or if you are looking to sell at auction. Royal Doulton Animal and Bird Figurines are, arguably, some of the best-known and best-loved figurines produced by Royal Doulton. But what are your …
We sell many different Royal Doulton pieces at auction including Flambe. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular, or if you are looking to sell at auction. Royal Doulton Flambe glaze is made with copper oxide and gives a fiery red finish that became known as ‘flambe’. Royal Doulton were European …
We sell many different Royal Doulton pieces at auction including character jugs and Toby jugs. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular, or if you are looking to sell at auction. Royal Doulton have produced character jugs since the early 1900s, where a character jug features the head and shoulders of …
Lot 55 in our March auction is an Egg cup set on a tray and a metal framed condiment set by James Kent Chintz Du Barry Fenton Pottery We are taking the opportunity to talk about Chintz Pottery at auction in this article. In our upcoming auction on 14 March, we have lots of Chintz in …
Lot 1046 – £400.00 – Wedgwood dark blue Jasperware Panel: Wedgwood dark blue Jasperware framed panel, 14cm x 44cm long, excluding frame & slip. The work of Josiah Wedgwood to refine his stoneware to produce the unique Jasperware style helped the pottery to become a household name, and the work produced by Wedgwood in modern …
Lot 437 in our March 2019 sale was this beautiful pair of Moorcroft vases decorated in the Leaf and Berry design, presented in the unusual two tone green and blue colourway – Sold at auction for £580 At Potteries Auctions, and as our name suggests, we are pottery specialists and have been for many years. …
A collection of Shelley Mottled Vases We have a magical collection of Shelley Pottery coming up for sale in the 14th March Antiques and Fine Art Auction. We’ve put this article together to share some of the gems that will be going under the hammer at our March auction. If something piques your interest, then enquire …
You might have inherited a tea set from a distant relative and it’s just gathering dust in the back of a cupboard. You don’t want to throw it away, but you don’t want to use it either. Let’s take a look at figuring out if your tea set is worth anything. Homemaker tea set We …
Set of SEVEN early graduated bronze Imperial measures for the County of Worcester comprising Imperial Gallon to Imperial half Gill, each stamped VR and ER sold for £3700 This week, Rod, our resident valuer shares his thoughts on car boots and table top sales. He finds that people with valuable possessions often unwittingly sell or …
Lot 1447 Anthony Forster local artist: original watercolour of Trentham Hall and Gardens , titled ” Trentham Summer” , 44 x 62cm £50-£100 Our next auction of fine art will be a three-day sale of decorative arts including an exciting watercolour by artist Anthony Forster pictured above. Anthony Forster is a contemporary local artist renowned for …
Selling a collection at auction is an good way of disposing of complete collections of items as well as single items. At auction the prices achieved can differ greatly from sale to sale. However, in the majority of selling circumstances the best way to achieve optimum financial gain is by selling a whole or part …
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