Ephemera, printed materials and memorabilia will often fetch a good price at auction. We publish articles on this subject from time to time, and these are all collected in this category. You can also find out more on our specialist Ephemera and printed items page for examples of interesting lots sold at auction.
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German WWII stamps offer a window into a tumultuous period of history through philately. Their collectability stems from a combination of historical significance, diverse designs and the intriguing stories behind both official issues and propaganda forgeries. Let’s explore some of the factors that make German World War II stamps popular at auction. What makes German …
Cecil Aldin, pictured with one of his dogs. (credit: www.mediastorehouse.com) Our March 2025 Rare Ceramics, Jewellery & Collectables auction will feature a large collection of the work of renowned artist and book illustrator Cecil Aldin, comprising numerous prints, illustrated books and more. Early Life Born in 1870 in Slough, Aldin began drawing at an early …
Everyone knows there’s a fortune to be made in football memorabilia, but the real treasure? The stories behind it all. Football memorabilia belonging to Stoke City Football Club player Harry Sellars, who played between 1923 and 1935, has been consigned to Potteries Auctions by his grandchildren, Victoria Cole-Porter and Mark Porter. They hope these cherished items …
Advertising collectables have been around for centuries. Harking back to a bygone era, they can instil a sense of nostalgia, or serve as a decorative, yet charming connection to the past. Either way, they have been attracting interest from collectors, redecorators and brand enthusiasts. Some even realise incredible prices at auction. Considered the ‘Holy Grail’ …
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) is a fraternal group that has been around since the 1820s. We are lucky enough to have six RAOB medals for sale later this year. Among the RAOB medals for sale in our November Fine Art auction, there is this 3rd Degree jewel. It will be featured with …
“Hard Times” was sold in our July Fine Art auction for £850! Herbert Dicksee, 14th June 1862 – 20th February 1942, was an artist whose popularity endures to the present day, especially among dog enthusiasts. Dicksee was born into an artistic family, with his father, John, being an artist himself. John was most well-known for elegant, romanticised …
Our July Fine Art sale will feature a series of lots pertaining to the artist R J Keeling and his daughter Annie. These lots include numerous personal effects – including family photographs, official documents, religious books and recipes belonging to Annie. The collection also comprises paintings, as well as a number of designs that R …
A wartime love story……. On occasion at Potteries Auctions we come across an interesting lot that tells us a story. So, how relevant for February, with Valentine’s Day on the horizon that Lot 934 is a historical love story in a box. During WWII a young Lance Corporal in the Royal Engineers, Eric Raymond Stretch from Birmingham …
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