Auction News

Fine Art Evening Preview & Wine and Cheese | November 2026

An Invitation to Discover The Fine Art Collection Join us for an evening of wine, cheese and discovery ahead of our November Fine Art Auction. Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 4.30pm – 7.30pm Potteries Auctions – Silverdale Saleroom Potteries Auctions warmly invites you to a special evening preview of our November Fine Art Collection. Enjoy …

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Upcoming Auctions & Catalogues

Discover what’s coming up at Potteries Auctions. From rare British ceramics and fine art to jewellery, watches, silver, antiques and collectables, our live and online auctions offer something for collectors, enthusiasts and anyone searching for something special. Explore our upcoming sales, download our fully illustrated auction catalogues and discover how to bid, whether you’re joining …

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Spruce Up Your Home this Spring with Some Antique Furniture

Victorian Jacobean Revival Dresser

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 …

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Top 20 Sales at Auction: Fine Art

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 …

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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 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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How Do I Buy Mid-Century Furniture at Auction?

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 …

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Highlights from our Special Two-Day Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction

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 …

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Highlights from our January Online Auction

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 …

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There’s No Better Time to Sell at Online Auction Than Right Now

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 …

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Highlights from our October Online Auction

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 …

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A Preview of our October Auction

A Preview of our October Auction

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 …

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A Preview of our August Auction – Furniture, Pottery and Swords!

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. …

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Let’s Talk About Car Boot Sales & Charity Shops After Covid-19

Before you take those boxes of things you’ve cleared out whilst at home to the nearest car boot or charity shop, pause and get in touch with us and we’ll help you evaluate if your items have any value for auctioning. So you have been busy in the garage, spare room and attic during lockdown, …

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