Antiques & Potteries Specialisms

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.

Get in touch if you have similar or unusual items that need a valuation.

One of the greatest Beswick collections of all time

The Morris Abbot Beswick Collection  Morris Abbot was born in Norfolk in 1942.  After attending Old Buckingham Hall and Gresham School, he joined the family farming business, Abbot Bros.  His family recall that his passion for Beswick started in the late 1960s.  They have fond memories of visits to Sheringham, Norfolk, where his daughters sat …

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Top 25 Highest Selling Lots

Our July 30th sale went really well, with a good turnout on a typical warm summers’ day.  A barbeque, kept everyone satisfied and well fed, with a choice of tasty burgers and sausage and bacon baps. Out of 740 lots, the Beswick and Moorcroft items were among our top sellers in this sale, with the …

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Fine Art & Antique Auction News

Selling at Auction If you have item you’re looking to sell at auction our staff is well-placed to provide valuations and advice on selling your items. Call 01782 638100 or email enquiries@potteriesauctions.com to book a valuation appointment to attend one of our Tuesday valuation days. We also provide valuations via WhatsApp, simply send some clear …

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Royal Doulton Designer & Modeller: Charles J Noke

Charles J Noke Charles John Noke was born in 1858 in Worcester a short distance from the Royal Worcester works. Charles was the son of a well-respected antique dealer, who had one of the largest collections of old china in the country.  Charles Noke was fascinated with porcelain figurines and he spent time at the Royal Worcester factory watching …

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Lots of lovely Moorcroft !!!!!

Lots of lovely Moorcroft !!!!!

Some interesting Moorcroft pieces have come into our March 10th Fine Arts Sale. Some lovely Flambe vases and items by Walter Moorcroft together with large Poppy vases by William Moorcroft. Do You Have any Moorcroft Pottery to Sell ? Please Contact Us Now. Walter Moorcroft flambe vase decorated in the Anemone design, height 15.5cm Walter …

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