Auction Previews

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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The Profile of a Collector: Mike Maunder

Beginning with our March Fine Art sale, Potteries Auctions will be featuring a wonderful and large collection of Carlton Ware pieces over several upcoming auctions. Understood to be the largest such amount to be featured at auction, the items have come from a single vendor. The collector parting with the pieces, Mike Maunder, is a …

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Wade Ceramics: The End of an Era

A cold, dark Monday morning in January saw a bittersweet moment come to pass, with members of the Potteries Auctions team visiting the premises of the now former Wade Ceramics Ltd. Everyone within the world of pottery and ceramics will naturally be saddened by the recent demise of Wade Ceramics – it’s indeed the end …

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Carlton Ware’s Earliest Ranges & A Preview of Upcoming Carlton Ware Pieces at Auction

One of the many iconic manufacturers within the locality of the Potteries, Carlton Ware – originally Wiltshaw & Robinsons – endured for many years. They produced a wide variety of popular ranges and patterns from the company’s inception in 1890. A fantastic and large collection of Carlton Ware items was recently consigned with Potteries Auctions …

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Our February 2023 Auction Highlights

Lot 503 was a set of three limited edition Wedgwood Clarice Cliff patterned vases in swirls, sliced circle and Mondrian patterns, with certificates, that sold for £300. Our February 2023 auction took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of …

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A Preview of our 2023 March Fine Art Sale

This George Tinworth Doulton Lambeth comical mouse group named “Cockneys at Brighton” will be available on day one of this three day Fine Art sale. Our March three-day online auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March. You can also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available …

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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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A Preview of our 2022 November 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.  These charming rare Royal Doulton prototype Jester figures both sold for £1,900 each. The third and final Potteries Auctions Fine Art sale of 2022 took place …

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A Preview of our 2022 November Fine Art Sale

This adorable rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Oompah band set of figures is looking to sell for £250 – £500 at our November 2022 Fine Art sale. Our November three-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …

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A Preview of our September Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Cameras, Cars and More!

This Mamiya 7 II Black Medium Format Range Finder Camera with f- 65mm L lens comes with a sales estimate of £1500-£2000 at our September auction this weekend. Our September two-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …

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A Preview of De Lamerie Fine Bone China Upcoming in Our September General Sale

This heavily gilded gateau platter is estimated £40-£80. Lot 499G. Our September General sale will be featuring some amazing and highly decorative fine bone china by De Lamerie. Produced in their Stoke-on-Trent factory, these high quality pieces feature gorgeous ornate gilt patterns, including plates, cups and saucers, goblets and more. Lot 499K. This lot of …

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A Preview of our May Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Chess Sets, Watches and More!

These Micheal Sutty Limited Edition Figures (Royal Marines 1815, The Life Guards 1980, Fusiliers 1968 & 87th Prince of Wales Fusiliers Foot Soldier 1793) are set to sell for £100-£200 at our upcoming May auction Our May two-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May. You can check out our online catalogue for …

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A Preview of our February Auction – Lorna Bailey Salt & Pepper Shakers and 20th Century Pottery!

This set of Lorna Bailey limited edition Cherry Hill salt & pepper pots Walter come with a sales estimate of £15-£30 Our February two-day online auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th February. You can also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots or, alternatively, contact usto arrange a …

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A Preview of our December Auction – Thunderbirds, 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, and More!

Our December sale is our last auction of the year! This two-day online auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th December, 9am-3.30pm. You can also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …

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A Preview of our November Fine Art Sale – Rare British Pottery, Jewellery and More!

This gorgeous ornate pair of rare William III silver candlesticks come with an estimated sale price of £3000-£6000 on day three of our November Fine Art auction The Potteries Auctions November Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November. We are offering in-person viewing …

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A Preview of our October Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, Bears and More!

These striking Chinese salt glazed pots are set to sell for £25-£50 at our our October auction this month Our October sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October, 9am-3.30pm. You can …

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A Preview of our August Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Jewellery and More!

This set of delightful Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures is set to sell for £35-£70 at our August auction this weekend Our August sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th August, 9am-3.30pm. You …

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A Preview of our April Online Auction – McDonald’s Happy Meal Collectables and More!

There’s a range of McDonald’s collectable plastic shop advertising signs and toys available at our online auction this month, including popular names such as Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid and more. Our April sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation …

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A Preview of our April Cobridge Auction – Records, Records and More Records!

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 …

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