This 18th-century Land Pattern flintlock pistol sold for £1600 in our November 2019 Fine Art auction. The flintlock mechanism, as the everyday person would recognise it, was invented by Marin le Bourgeois in 1610. Other types of similar mechanisms predated it, but le Bourgeois’ design would prove so effective it would supersede all other designs. …
These gorgeous William Moorcroft vases were very popular at our March Fine Art auction. (L-R) Lot 1100 is a Moorcroft flambe vase in the fish design that sold for an outstanding £4,100, Lot 1011 is a Moorcroft squat vase in the Claremont design that sold for £2400, and Lot 1099 is a Moorcroft vase in …
Shelley tea ware comes in a whole host of different sizes, shapes and patterns. Read on to find out what Shelley teaware patterns are valuable and highly sought-after at auction. If you have ever wondered, is this tea set worth anything?, then you are not alone. Tea sets make a frequent appearance in our auction room, …
Kevin Francis Peggy Davis Ceramics are completely made and hand painted in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Kevin Francis Peggy Davies figurines are highly sought-after and cover many fascinating subjects, from the glitzy and glamourous to the cool and quirky. We’re delighted to have a very large collection of Kevin Francis Peggy Davies Ceramics upcoming up in the Potteries Auctions March …
This Jaeger-LeCoultre 18ct gold gentleman’s vintage wristwatch features a 3.15cm dial diameter and leather strap and is estimated to sell between £900-£1800 at our upcoming Fine Art sale. Here at Potteries Auctions, we’ve seen a great deal of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches pass through our salerooms over the years that have sold for some outstanding prices. Let’s …
This stunning W H Goss rare model of a tiger on a rock, sold for an incredible £650 in one of our Silverdale Saleroom Fine Art auctions. Proof that WH Goss remains a firm favourite! Here at Potteries Auctions, we run regular auctions and attract buyers and sellers from all over the world. We’re based in the …
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 …
With our next Fine Art sale soon approaching on March 11th, we’d like to showcase some of our best results from our previous Fine Art sale from this past November to show you the areas that did the best, as well as showcasing some of our favourite and bestselling lots! Read on as we cover …
Clearing a house can be emotionally draining and time-consuming. At Potteries Auctions, we offer a comprehensive house clearance and transportation service to ease the burden on people struggling to make sense of the winding up of an estate. Did you know that here at Potteries Auctions, 95% of our stock is house clearance? We offer …
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This Omega ladies Deville quartz wristwatch and Omega ladies wristwatch (both not currently in working order) sold for very respectable £300 at our January 2022 auction Our first auction of the year took place this month on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th January and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections …
This Beswick Dunn Belted Galloway cow 4113 with prototype Royal Doulton backstamp was only estimated to sell for £60-£120, but ended up with a hammer price of an incredible £660! Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December and featured an exciting array of items, from mid-century furniture …
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 …
This set of 4 mid-century painted teak and vinyl kitchen/dining chairs sold for just £5 at our Cobridge saleroom – an absolute steal! What is mid-century furniture? Mid-century furniture origins began in America, with style influences from Germany, and is sometimes referred to as mid-century modern. Mid-century furniture is all about simplicity and functionality. Even …
Our three-day Fine Art sale this month took place on Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November and featured an exciting array of items, from dinnerware and other household items to a very large assortment of rare British pottery pieces, timepieces and more. Plenty of lots from our Fine Art auction live from the Silverdale Saleroom …
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 …
Lot 1417 in our November Fine Art Sale is a pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars. Beautifully decorated with Prunus flowers, they come with an sales estimate of £80. The Potteries Auctions Fine Art Sale is back and is a great place to uncover rare, valuable, and beautiful pottery pieces, including Chinese and …
Reginald George Haggar (1905–1988) was a British artist that worked as a ceramic designer and later a teacher in The Potteries, before becoming a full time artist. Find out more about his life, as well as what is believed to be Haggar’s final creation coming up at auction as part of our November Fine Art …
This pair of 19th-century Wedgwood light blue dip Jasperware urns with covers is set to sell for £300-£600 at our upcoming November Fine Art sale, while this Wedgwood Prestige large vase and cover, titled “The Britannia Vase”, is estimated to sell for £1000-£2000. The Potteries Auctions November Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction …
Enoch Wood was renowned for creating beautiful pottery pieces, such as this large lustreware figure. Find out more about the Burslem potter and check out some of the pieces we’ll have available at auction as part of our Fine Art sale next month. Photo credit: thepotteries.org If you’re familiar with the history of the The Potteries, …
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 …
Beswick horses are always highly sought after at our auctions, but most especially their range of shire horse figures Since the beginning of Potteries Auctions, we have always dealt with Beswick. In the 90s, no other auction house sold Beswick in the manner we did. Selling Beswick quickly became a cornerstone of the business and …
Lot 4F is a limited edition set of six Beswick Thunderbirds busts with certificate, comprising of Lady Penelope 3337, Brains 3339, Scott Tracy 3344, Virgil Tracy 3345, Parker 3346 and The Hood 3348, comes with an estimate of £200-£400 Our September sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 10th and Saturday …
Seiko watches are one of those items that should be coming into our valuation days more often, but they don’t. They have been sold all over the world for over 60 years, so there must be plenty hidden in drawers and misplaced in the attic. Perhaps their value isn’t as understood as the popular Rolex …
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