Silver spoons, forks, and tea sets are among the most commonly inherited household items in the UK—but many people are unsure whether they actually hold any value. The truth is: some silver cutlery is worth only scrap value, while other pieces can achieve significant auction prices. This guide explains how to tell the difference Not …
If you’re wondering where to sell gold in the UK, you’re not alone. With gold prices remaining strong, many people are checking old jewellery boxes, inherited items, and broken chains to see what they might be worth. With gold at record levels, now is the perfect time to sell (see our guide: Should I Sell …
Whether you’re a collector, dealer, or have inherited silver, knowing how to identify real silver is essential, especially as rising gold and silver prices make now the perfect time to auction your precious metals. From hallmarks to simple tests, this guide explains everything you need to know to confirm authenticity, understand value, and spot genuine …
The precious metals market is experiencing one of its strongest periods in years. Gold and silver—long trusted as safe‑haven assets—have surged in value due to global economic uncertainty, inflation pressures, and increased investor demand. For anyone holding unused jewellery, inherited items, or collectible pieces, this rise presents a rare opportunity to turn forgotten treasures into …
Souvenir spoons are one of the most widely collected antiques — but are they actually worth anything? The short answer is: yes, some are — but many are not. In this comprehensive guide, we explain how to value souvenir spoons, what makes certain examples rare, and how much silver, enamel, and antique spoons are worth …
If you’re looking to sell 14k gold jewellery, you’re not alone. With strong gold prices and growing demand for second-hand jewellery, many people are choosing to sell unwanted items such as rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches. At Potteries Auctions, our jewellery specialists value gold items every day, from simple 14k chains to designer jewellery set …
With gold prices reaching historic highs, now is the perfect time to sell gold coins from your collection. Potteries Auctions is offering a limited-time 0% commission deal on gold coins, which means you keep 100% of the hammer price at auction. Why Sell Gold Coins Now? Whether you want to sell gold coins like a …
In the world of auctions, accuracy is everything. Whether handling fine art, antiques or rare pottery, trust is the foundation of any auction house’s reputation. Ensuring precise valuations when dealing in gold and silver is essential to keep our buyers and sellers happy and protect from potential fraud and inaccuracies. That’s where our new precious …
This Chinese silver 3 piece tea set, decorated with dragons, and bearing Chinese character makers mark commanded £1,200 at our November 2019 auction. Weight 842g. In this article we wanted to spend a little time examining the subject of solid silver and gold. And as ever, we have some salutary words to heed if you …
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