Auction Results & Highlights

Auction Results & Highlights

Sale Saturday – 7th January

Selling collectibles at Auction If you have a collection or individual pieces you’re looking to sell, 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 …

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Antique, Rare Pottery & Fine Art Auction News

The two day Antique & Fine Art Sale took place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September 2016 and was well attended on both days. The auctioneer started the sale on Saturday morning at 10am with a collection of Royal Doulton Bunnykins.  There were many buyers interested in the Royal Doulton rare Bunnykins figure, Mary, …

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10 Most Valuable First Edition Books Ever Sold

First edition books are among the most valuable and sought-after collectables in the world. From literary classics to modern masterpieces, rare early printings can achieve extraordinary prices at auction. At Potteries Auctions, we have been valuing and selling rare books and collectables for over 25 years. If you own a first edition or antique book, …

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A World Record Breaking Bunnykins Figure and Rare Royal Doulton Collectibles

Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures are among the most collectible and valuable pieces of British ceramics. From early prototypes to rare limited editions, these charming porcelain rabbits continue to captivate collectors worldwide. You can buy or sell rare Bunnykins at auction today. Springtime Bunnykins Sale: Celebrate Easter in Style – Silverdale Timed Auction There are 113 …

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Doulton for Days: Bidders Top Picks November 2024

Our November 2024 Rare Ceramics, Collectables & Jewellery auction saw a red-hot collection of antique jewellery, pottery, silver, artworks, and more going under the hammer. Here’s our top 9 picks: Chang’s All Folks… The colours on this superb Royal Doulton Chang Dragon vase, designed by Harry Nixon and Charles Noke are just spellbinding. The buyer …

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9ct Gold Jewellery, British Pottery & More up for Auction in February 2024

This Lot of three Shelley Mode shape trios, together with an Eve shape trio, will be featured in our February Antique & Collectors auction. Lot 499A, estimate £100-£150 We have some fantastic items coming up in this month’s Antique & Collectors auction. Fancy treating yourself to a new watch? Feel like your home interior needs …

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Highlights from our April 2023 Antique & Collectors Auction

Lot 34 was a set of De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded glass crystal exotic garden patterned wine glasses that found a hammer price of £420.

Lot 34 was a set of De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded glass crystal exotic garden patterned wine glasses that found a hammer price of £420. Our April 2023 Antique & Collectors auction took place this month on Friday 14th April and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections …

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Highlights from our March 2023 Cobridge Auction

26 March 2023 Lot 112 was a De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded Black Exotic Garden patterned cup and saucer sets and a small bowl that sold for £170. Our March Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 26th March and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections …

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Highlights from our March 2023 Fine Art Sale

Our Fine Art sale this month featured some exquisite oil paintings such as lot 1503; an oil painting of a canal in Venice from the School of Michele Marieschi in a gilt frame which sold for a spectacular £7,300. The first Potteries Auctions Fine Art sale of 2023 took place this month on Thursday 9th, Friday …

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Highlights from our January 2023 Cobridge Auction

Take a look through the highlights of our most recent 2023 Cobridge auction, including items such as Vivienne Westwood jewellery, Burleigh pottery, a collection of coins, furniture and more. This collection of Burleigh Blue Calico pottery sold for £240 at our January Cobridge auction Last month, our January Cobridge auction took place on Sunday 29th January …

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Highlights from our January 2023 Auction

This adorable lot of Herend of Hungary Pottery Bunny & Mice Figures sold for £380 at our January 2023 auction. Our first auction of 2023 took place this month on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th January and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of vintage watches and more. Plenty of …

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Highlights from our December 2022 Auction

Did you know that auctions can be a good place for picking up a used car? This 14-plate MG MG3 3style+ lux VTI-tech car with 41502 miles sold for a very reasonable £2,500 at our December auction. Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December and featured an …

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A World Record Breaking Beswick Horse Figure Sold at Auction!

We were very pleased to have a special Beswick lot pass through our Silverdale saleroom recently as part of our November Fine Art Sale, which ended up selling for a staggering £11,300! The horse is a variant of the model 818 Beswick Shire horse mare, which was sold in a variety of colourways that are …

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Highlights from our October 2022 Auction

These modern Wedgwood Flaxman designed blue Jasperware chess pieces were part of a 16-piece set that sold for a wonderful £550 at our October auction this past weekend Our October auction took place this month on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of …

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Highlights from our October 2022 Cobridge Auction

This assorted lot of Royal Doulton character jugs, including Alfred Hitchcock and a Royal Albert Prince Albert small character jug, sold for £110 at our October Cobridge auction Our October Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 30th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware …

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Highlights from our September 2022 Auction

This Peggy Davies erotic Temptress figurine was an original artist colourway 1/1 by Victoria Bourne, selling for a fantastic £100. Our September auction took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware to jewellery and more. Plenty of lots …

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Highlights from our July 2022 Cobridge Auction

It’s that time once again where we have a look at the highlights from the latest Potteries Auctions Cobridge sale. We’d just like to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in bidding, and also a big congratulations to anyone who won their chosen lots! Let’s begin with looking at our main specialty, of …

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Highlights from our July 2022 Fine Art Sale

Figures by popular names such as Royal Doulton, Beswick and Doulton Lambeth are always highly-sought after at our auctions, and our Fine Art sale this month was no exception. (L-R) Lot 243 was a Royal Doulton Mrs Bunnykins prototype figure that sold for a stunning £8,600; Lot 283 was a Royal Doulton One Man Band prototype …

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5 Unique, Rare or Surprisingly Valuable Items Sold at Auction

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 …

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Highlights from our June 2022 Auction

This large collection of Royal Albert Old Country Roses Tea and Dinner ware included dinner plates, a tea set with large teapot and more and sold for a brilliant £180! Our June auction took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th June and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large …

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Highlights from our May 2022 Auction

These two Moorland Pottery Art Deco face plaques, together with a similar item, sold for £150 at this month’s Potteries Auctions sale. Our May auction took place this month on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware to wristwatches and even chess …

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Highlights from our March 2022 Fine Art Sale

These gorgeous William Moorcroft vases were very popular at our March Fine Art auction. (L-R) Lot 1100 is a Moorcroft flambe vase in the fish design that sold for an outstanding £4,100, Lot 1011 is a Moorcroft squat vase in the Claremont design that sold for £2400, and Lot 1099 is a Moorcroft vase in …

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A Recap of Our November Fine Art Sale

With our next Fine Art sale soon approaching on March 11th, we’d like to showcase some of our best results from our previous Fine Art sale from this past November to show you the areas that did the best, as well as showcasing some of our favourite and bestselling lots! Read on as we cover …

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Highlights from our January 2022 Auction

This Omega ladies Deville quartz wristwatch and Omega ladies wristwatch (both not currently in working order) sold for very respectable £300 at our January 2022 auction Our first auction of the year took place this month on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th January and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections …

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Highlights from our December 2021 Auction

This Beswick Dunn Belted Galloway cow 4113 with prototype Royal Doulton backstamp was only estimated to sell for £60-£120, but ended up with a hammer price of an incredible £660! Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December and featured an exciting array of items, from mid-century furniture …

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Deadline for entries to our July Rare Ceramics, Jewellery & Collectables auction: 20th MayBook a valuation
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