Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, known for his iconic mouse signature and exquisite 20th century oak furniture, remains a celebrated figure whose legacy continues to captivate art and woodworking enthusiasts alike. Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson at work in his workshop. (Credit: robertthompsons.co.uk) Who Was Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson? Born on 7th May 1876, Robert Thompson lived in Kilburn, North …
An example of the Bunnykins nursery ware range. Credit: royaldoulton.com First introduced in 1934 as a range of nursery tableware featuring anthropomorphised rabbits, Bunnykins was briefly expanded into a range of figurines in 1939, with six different figures produced, before the outbreak of WWII curtailed production. Eventually reintroduced in 1969, the variety of figurines increased …
A portrait photograph of Jack Simcock (Credit: jacksimcock.com) The Rise of Simcock Jack Simcock was born in 1929 to a mining family in Biddulph, Staffordshire. After attending the Junior Technical School in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent and then working in the drawing office of a coalmining machinery design and manufacturing company, he was conscripted into the army …
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 …
Moorcroft pottery is a staple of our auctions, with rare, sought-after items sold each sale. Let’s look at the creatives behind these works. This wonderful Swallow Tail trial vase will be featured in our upcoming November Fine Art auction, with an estimate of £900-£1,800. William Moorcroft’s Vision William Moorcroft began his career in 1897, when …
Sep 2023 This month we have over 2,000 lots for you to explore over 3 auctions of 20th Century Pottery, Collectables, Jewellery and Furniture. You can view the catalogues for auctions here. A quick reminder that we are offering a reduced buyer’s premium of 20% for all in-person bidders, so come on down to our …
Coming Nov ’23 We are thrilled to present an exceptional collection of Clarice Cliff’s Rhodanthe designs. This was acquired from a passionate collector who meticulously preserved these treasures. Our auction, scheduled for November, offers an opportunity for individuals to own a piece of design history from one of the most renowned ceramic artists of all …
August 2023 With three auctions of Jewellery, Furniture, 20th Century Pottery, and other items next month, we are looking forward to seeing some exciting sales! As always, we have some incredible pottery for esteemed buyers including big names Crown Devon, Moorcroft, Beswick, Wedgwood & Royal Doulton. Lot 160: Crown Devon Matta jade Fairy Castle patterned …
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 second Cobridge sale of this month is just around the corner! We couldn’t be more excited to showcase a fantastic selection of Pottery, Furniture, Dinner & Teaware. There are a number of many unreserved items as well! Let’s dive right into the preview of our most anticipated items, and you can view …
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 200 Day 1 Wednesday July 5th at 10am It all starts on Wednesday 5th July at 10am, first up is a large collection of the bright and cheery Lorna Bailey pottery over 100 lots of cats, animals, vases etc., then we have the Carltonware section – with further items of Carltonware from the Mike Mauder …
This extending dining table with two additional leaves sold for £800 in our December 2022 Antique & Collectors auction. Ercol furniture is an enduring and popular furniture brand, having produced furniture from 1920 to the present day. Testament to the continued interest in Ercol pieces, a plethora of examples have featured in recent auctions, with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that auctions can be a good place for picking up a used car? This 14-plate MG MG3 3style+ lux VTI-tech car with 41502 miles sold for a very reasonable £2,500 at our December auction. Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December and featured an …
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 …
These modern Wedgwood Flaxman designed blue Jasperware chess pieces were part of a 16-piece set that sold for a wonderful £550 at our October auction this past weekend Our October auction took place this month on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery to large collections of …
It’s that time once again where we have a look at the highlights from the latest Potteries Auctions Cobridge sale. We’d just like to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in bidding, and also a big congratulations to anyone who won their chosen lots! Let’s begin with looking at our main specialty, of …
This Royal Doulton Prototype Bunnykins tableau titled Celebration Time sold for an astronomical £35.5k at our July Fine Art Sale We were very pleased to have a special Bunnykins lot pass through our Silverdale saleroom recently as part of our July Fine Art Sale which sold for a staggering £35,500! It’s certainly the highest value …
