Good quality porcelain is often copied, and unfortunately the beautiful work of Royal Worcester is no exception, with plenty of convincing fake pottery pieces on the market. Need help deciding whether you have a fake Royal Worcester piece on your hands? Read on for some handy tips and tricks for how to spot fake Royal …
Our April 2024 Antique & Collectors auction was a resounding success, offering a stunning range of items. Including a stellar selection of timepieces, here’s our top-performing lots: A Pocketful of Time An exquisite and ornate piece with a gold dial, this 18ct gold 19th century pocket watch with key exhibited a captivating allure and wound …
Enamel boxes such as those made by Moorcroft Enamels, Halcyon Days and others are highly sought-after and collectible items, owed in no small part to the time and skill it takes to produce one. The Process Copper blanks, after pressing. (Credit: www.halcyondays.co.uk) To begin with, thin copper sheets are pressed into shape. They are then …
The prospect of bidding on an item in your first timed auction can be a daunting one if you don’t know what to expect. Here at Potteries Auctions, we host regular timed online auctions that allow you to access an incredible range of auctions right at your fingertips, and bid from the comfort of your …
Preliminary announcement: Potteries Auctions will be selling a large quantity of items on behalf of a local construction company in the following months. Expect to find: Oak lengths and various timber stock Scaffolding, bricks, tiles, and slates Commercial woodworking and engineering equipment, welders, and stock Air compressors, vibrating rollers, cement mixers, and more! Stay tuned …
Selling For Charities We are more than happy to sell items on behalf of charities in North Staffordshire who may be struggling with space, or who feel they have a collection that would be more suited for auction. How we can help We can take your collections and sell them on your behalf, saving you …
Doris Brown’s Beginnings Doris Brown (1933-2023), renowned and talented watercolour artist and teacher, showed an interest and an aptitude for art from a young age. At just five years old, her father entered a painting she had made into a children’s art competition. The painting, which was of a large galleon, won first prize, but …
In the realm of collectibles, few things hold the allure and charm of pottery. Each piece tells a story, weaving together craftsmanship, history and artistic expression. Among the many pottery brands that have left their mark on British pottery enthusiasts, one name that stands out is Lorna Bailey. Lorna Bailey’s journey into creating pottery started …
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’ …
Whether you’re looking to part ways with treasured jewellery pieces, have inherited a jewellery collection, or just simply have pieces you no longer wear, parting with jewellery can be a significant decision. But fear not, at Potteries Auctions we offer a seamless and rewarding way to sell your jewellery at auction. We understand the importance …
This gorgeous 19th Century Meissen mantle clock will be featured, with an estimate of £5,000-£6,000. Lot 268. The clock is ticking down to our first Fine Art auction of the year, with a stunning variety of items to be offered in our March Rare Ceramics, Jewellery & Collectables Auction, featuring a superlative collection of Royal …
Toby jugs are charming and characterful ceramic pitchers that have captured the hearts of collectors for centuries. Still proving incredibly popular to this day – especially the more rare and limited edition jugs – here at Potteries Auctions we regularly see toby character jugs pass through our salerooms to much interest from buyers. If you’ve …
It’s still early in the year, and spring is about to arrive, so why not give your antique furniture the refresh it needs with Potteries Auctions? This Edwardian glazed double fronted display cabinet sold for £420 in a recent Antique Furniture & Collectors sale Giving your interior a new lease of life can be a …
This Lot of three Shelley Mode shape trios, together with an Eve shape trio, will be featured in our February Antique & Collectors auction. Lot 499A, estimate £100-£150 We have some fantastic items coming up in this month’s Antique & Collectors auction. Fancy treating yourself to a new watch? Feel like your home interior needs …
In the collectable ceramics market, few figurines have captured the hearts of enthusiasts over the years quite like the Beswick horse. Selling Beswick figures has been a cornerstone of our auction house since the 90s, so we’ve seen huge numbers of Beswick horses of all shapes, sizes and colourways pass through our saleroom over the …
Royal Albert China had its origins in 1896 in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, when the Albert Works pottery was purchased by Thomas Clark Wild. The following year, under the brand name Albert Crown China, Thomas Wild & Co. produced bone china pieces to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The St Mary’s Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent which came into …
2023 was an amazing year for us – we held an array of fantastic sales, and were privileged to sell a variety of fabulous local artefacts, premium high-value items and unique and rare pieces. We even achieved our best-performing auction in our history! Going into 2024, we are delighted to be selling vintage Rolexes and …
If you have chosen to have a free, no obligation valuation with Potteries Auctions, read on for what to expect when you arrive at either our Silverdale or Cobridge saleroom. How to Find Us Silverdale: Turn into Silverdale Enterprise Park (Kents Lane). Take the first right into Cannel Row, followed by the first left onto …
With gold prices at a current high, if you’ve been considering selling your 14k gold jewellery then now is a great time to do so. Let Potteries Auctions walk you through the process of selling your gold items at auction, ensuring you get the best value for your 14k gold pieces. What is 14k gold? …
As an auction house based in the heart of the Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, we are proud to have 20th century art for sale from local artists, and continue to look for more. Read on for some details about the artists’ works we sell. The Burslem School of Art: a place synonymous with northern art. (Credit: …
The New Year beckons, and with it comes an opportunity to spruce up your home with some quality furniture items. January 2024 at Potteries Auctions promises a wonderful collection of 19th Century, Victorian and Edwardian antique furniture for sale. Lot 479 in our January 12th Antique & Collectors auction is this lovely heavily carved glazed …
Wedgwood Jasperware is one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable ceramic wares. It is celebrated and sought-after by collectors the world over. Rare pieces, in particular, can be quite valuable – so, what is your Wedgwood Jasperware worth? Sold at John Moran Auctioneers in California, this pair of Pegasus vases sold for $17,250, in March …
Our last premium sale of the year saw over 2,200 lots go under the hammer, with some incredible prices achieved for expensive jewellery, pottery and more. Starting with the wonderful selection of paintings and pictures that were offered, these comprised a variety of oil paintings, watercolours, prints and more. Included in particular were a number …
At our Cobridge saleroom in Stoke-on-Trent, our second General Auction this month boasts a plethora of ceramics and pottery for sale. Included will be an abundance of dinner and tea ware, among which will be a good selection of Shelley China. To be featured with an estimate of £100-£200, Lot 73 is this collection of …
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