Potteries Auctions is pleased to present our March 2026 specialist ceramics, antiques and collectables auction in Staffordshire, bringing together collectors from across the UK and overseas. Our 20th Century Rare Ceramics, Collectables, Jewellery & Furniture Auction, taking place March 13th-14th at our Silverdale Saleroom is a two-day live and online auction features rare British pottery, …
How two small crystal figures inspired a grandmother to quit smoking and create one of the most valuable single-owner Swarovski collections ever to reach the market. Swarovski Crystal Elegance of Africa 2023, Cheetah Mehira 5636241 in clear bronze tone colour, estimated at £200 – £400 What started with a toddler’s innocent play session became a …
Looking to upgrade your decor this spring? We have a great range of furniture from across several different historical periods coming up for auction as part of our March Fine Art Sale. Choosing to buy your antique furniture at auction is a more cost-effective, sustainable and rewarding way to add unique, high-quality pieces with lasting …
Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional and challenging experience. Amidst the mourning and the myriad responsibilities that follow, dealing with the belongings left behind can be overwhelming. It’s a situation many people face: the need to clear a house of personal items, furniture and other possessions, and often under the weight of grief …
Read on to see our October 2023 preview of exciting ceramics, jewellery, military, toys, antique furniture and more items. To be featured in our October Antique & Collectors auction, this extremely rare Royal Worcester classical figure, Lot 126, is estimated at £150-£300. This month’s sales, at Silverdale and our Stoke-on-Trent saleroom in Cobridge, will be …
Kevin Francis collectables are synonymous with unconventional handcrafted figurines that delight collectors everywhere. Since 1981, they have been wowing collectors with their daring and unconventional handcrafted figurines that defy the ordinary. With traditional production methods, their brazen designs stand out, attracting enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Lot 401: Kevin Francis / Peggy Davies …
July 2023 Our highly anticipated July Fine Art Auction was a novel, whirlwind adventure for the Potteries Auctions team. 4 days. Over 2,800 lots. An international audience of buyers. This impressive effort ultimately paid off as we saw some incredible sales over the 4 days and have documented the top 20 sales at auction for …
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 …
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 …
Every once in a while, an item or collection is brought in that has a fascinating provenance attached – and the collection featured in this article is no exception. But you’d be forgiven for asking what birds have to do with Wedgwood pottery. The story revolves around a person named Joe Johnston, who was a …
This set of 4 mid-century painted teak and vinyl kitchen/dining chairs sold for just £5 at our Cobridge saleroom – an absolute steal! What is mid-century furniture? Mid-century furniture origins began in America, with style influences from Germany, and is sometimes referred to as mid-century modern. Mid-century furniture is all about simplicity and functionality. Even …
This gorgeous Beswick walking chocolate Labrador 3062B figure, Collectors Club Special 1993 edition, sold for a very impressive £880 We were incredibly privileged to help sell one of the world’s largest single owner collections of Beswick pieces at auction this month at our Silverdale showroom. The collection belonged to the late Bill Peck who lived …
Attention avid record collectors! We’ve got over 200 lots of vinyl records going under the hammer at our Cobridge saleroom this month, check out some of the highlights below. Our Cobridge sale takes place at 10am on Sunday 25th April this month. In line with the easing lockdown restrictions, we’re happy to now be able to …
This limited edition Lorna Bailey Cream Egg The Cat figure was our top lot this month, well surpassing its £20-£40 estimate and finding a home for £300! Our first auction of 2021 took place this month over Friday 8th and Saturday 9th January and featured an exciting array of items, from furniture and household items to a large assortment …
The star of our last Fine Art sale in September was definitely this 5ct certified diamond single stone Solitaire and platinum ring that sold for an astronomical £11,200 at auction! During the ongoing Covid-19 situation this year, at Potteries Auctions we’ve been fortunate enough to find continued success with our already popular online auctions. Despite …
This Wedgwood Clarice Cliff collection of Bizarre Art Deco style Age of Jazz figures was estimated to sell for £70-£140, but sold for a very impressive £200 as part of our October online auction Our live online auction this month took place on Friday 9th October and Saturday 10th October, following our new format. The Friday featured …
Lot 269 – This large, rare Anita Harris tiger figure is gold signed and 40cm in length, estimated to sell for between £190-£380 at our October auction The Potteries Auctions October auction is our first two-day sale following our new format, spanning over Friday 9th October and Saturday 10th October as opposed to the usual Saturday and …
Lot 186K – This Two-Seater Oxblood Chesterfield Type Leather Sofa Bed is set to be a popular piece of furniture at our upcoming August online auction, with a guide price of £150 – £300 The Potteries Auctions August sale looks to be an interesting assortment of lots to attract every type of buyer and collector. …
Our first Antique, Rare Pottery & Fine Art Sale of 2017 took place on Saturday 11th February and was extremely well attended despite a flutter of early morning snowflakes. The sale comprised of over 1100 lots of exceptional variety with the star lots of the day consisting of a number of pieces of Oriental Qing …
Only one week to go to our October sale. We have a large collection of Poole pottery charges by Anita Harris and Alan Clarke. There is an excellent selection of furniture in this sale, which includes quality Antique and reproduction pieces, clocks, chairs, sideboards and display cabinets. Our Royal Doulton section includes Ladies and Character …
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, …
We have an exclusive collection of never seen before items from Lise Moorcroft. To be sold in our September 24th Antique & Fine Art Sale. Selling Moorcroft at Auction If you have Moorcroft you’re looking to sell at auction our staff is well-placed to provide valuations and advice on selling your items. Call 01782 638100 …
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