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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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 …
A rare Beswick Shire Horse 818 sold for a remarkable £11,300 at Potteries Auctions, making it one of the most valuable Beswick horse figures ever sold at auction in the UK. For collectors researching rare Beswick models and prices, this sale highlights how valuable uncommon colourways, limited production examples and desirable provenance can be in …
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 …
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 …
Lot 1417 in our November Fine Art Sale is a pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars. Beautifully decorated with Prunus flowers, they come with an sales estimate of £80. The Potteries Auctions Fine Art Sale is back and is a great place to uncover rare, valuable, and beautiful pottery pieces, including Chinese and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
‘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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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