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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All of the Antique Japanese Ivories have come from a collection formed mainly in the 1950’s – 1970’s, with most of them valued for insurance purposes by Sotheby’s in 1980. Selling Oriental Ivory at Auction If you have any Oriental Ivory pieces you’re looking to sell, their pieces consistently perform well at auction and our …
Charlotte Rhead was born in October 1885 in Burslem. Charlotte Rhead was an English ceramics designer who was active in the 1920’s and in the 1930’s in the Potteries area of Staffordshire. Charlotte Rhead was born into an artistic family. Her father, Frederick Alfred Rhead began his career as an apprentice at Mintons where he …
Princess Badoura HN2081 was a post WWII version of an earlier figure from C.1925, originally designed by Harry Tittensor (an in-house artist), A.E. Stanton and F Van Allen Phillips for the Wembley Exhibition of 1924. The series of what became Prestige Figures were all re-introduced post war. Existing large scale figures in new colourways post …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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