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A Guide to William Adams Pottery Markings

In February 2021 in our Silverdale saleroom, we hosted a two-day auction of 20th century British pottery, which included this delightful Adams dip-blue jasperware biscuit barrel. We have been selling Adams pottery, with varying degrees of rarity, for over twenty years here at Potteries Auctions. If you are looking to expand your collection or sell your …

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Auction Vacancy – Auction Manager

Job Title: Auction Manager Full Time (40hrs) Monday – Friday (with some weekend work) Stoke-on-Trent / Newcastle- u-Lyme Deadline for entries: September 14th CV & Covering letter to kathy@potteriesauctions.com Role Overview:  Potteries Auctions Ltd is looking for an experienced Auction Manager to join the team. The role will involve the day to day running of the …

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A Preview of our August Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Jewellery and More!

This set of delightful Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures is set to sell for £35-£70 at our August auction this weekend Our August sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th August, 9am-3.30pm. You …

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A Guide to Royal Albert China Markings

This delightful Royal Albert Moonlight Rose 21-piece tea set sold for an incredible £180 and a recent auction. Its delicate style is a great example of the Royal Albert name. We’ve created this guide to the most popular Royal Albert China pieces and patterns to allow you to identify your rare, and possibly valuable, items. Read on …

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A Guide to Crown Devon Pottery Markings

This delightful collection of Crown Devon figurines is a wonderful example of why the pottery brand is so popular Did you know that Crown Devon pottery, and the Fielding family, were instrumental in the development of the lustre-ware pottery we know today? The family’s passion for creativity and innovation helped the whole of the pottery industry …

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Highlights from our July Fine Art Sale

These stunning William Moorcroft vases proved popular at our latest Fine Art sale. Lot 182 (left) was a Moorcroft Claremont Toadstool vase that sold for £1700, while lot 245 was a rare and unusual shaped Moorcroft vase, decorated with fish and jellyfish, that found a new home for £1200. Our Fine Art sale this month …

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Wedgwood, Wedgwood & More Wedgwood! Upcoming Items in our July Fine Art Sale

These delightfully weird and wonderful Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks modelled as grotesque fish with tails in the air are set to set for £150-£300 at the Potteries Auctions Fine Art Sale this July The Potteries Auctions July Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July. …

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A Guide to Susie Cooper Pottery Markings

This delightful collection of Susie Cooper crown works, Burslem dinnerware (in the Dresden Spray design), comprising of tureen and covers, cups and saucers, sold in one of our Fine Art sales. It’s quality and design really is stunning. Susie Cooper was a household name in the Potteries during the 1920s through to the 1980s, with her ceramics …

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A Guide to Beswick Pottery Markings

Beswick pottery is renowned for producing high-quality porcelain figures, such as farm animals like this one. This gorgeous Beswick chestnut pony figurine sold for an amazing £1400 at our recent specialist Beswick and Royal Doulton auction. The wonderful Beswick pottery has always been a popular part of our auctions. We recently had one of the world’s largest Beswick …

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A Preview of our April Online Auction – McDonald’s Happy Meal Collectables and More!

There’s a range of McDonald’s collectable plastic shop advertising signs and toys available at our online auction this month, including popular names such as Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid and more. Our April sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation …

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A Guide to Martin Brothers Pottery Markings

‘Flamboyant’ is one of the best words used to describe the original style of The Martin Brothers pottery and stoneware. These stoneware musician imp figures sold for £1200 and £1800 each, respectively, at our September 2020 Fine Art sale. The History of The Martin Brothers and Their Work The Martin Brothers were four brothers who set up …

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A Guide to Royal Worcester Pottery & Porcelain Backstamps

The Royal Worcester name is widely known and respected. Wonderful pieces often appear in our auctions and these stunning vases are no exception. Hand painted with Highland Cattle by John Stinton, these sold for an incredible sum of £1500 in a recent auction. The History of Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is one of the oldest English porcelain manufacturers …

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Highlights from our Special Two-Day Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction

This gorgeous Beswick walking chocolate Labrador 3062B figure, Collectors Club Special 1993 edition, sold for a very impressive £880 We were incredibly privileged to help sell one of the world’s largest single owner collections of Beswick pieces at auction this month at our Silverdale showroom. The collection belonged to the late Bill Peck who lived …

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Are My Old Beatles Records Worth Anything?

This Beatles Collection BC13 14 x LPs Vinyl Box Set with poster sold for an impressive £120 at our Cobridge auction this month. We can help with valuing and selling your vinyl at auction, simply get in touch with us at Potteries Auctions and let us see what we can do for you. Determining the …

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About Potteries Auctions in Staffordshire

Potteries Auctions is an auction house in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries with two salerooms; our Silverdale Saleroom in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and our Cobridge Saleroom on the edge of the Cobridge city centre. Established in 1991, Potteries Auctions is now one of the leading UK auction houses dealing in 20th-century British pottery. We were the first …

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A Preview of our April Cobridge Auction – Records, Records and More Records!

Attention avid record collectors! We’ve got over 200 lots of vinyl records going under the hammer at our Cobridge saleroom this month, check out some of the highlights below. Our Cobridge sale takes place at 10am on Sunday 25th April this month. In line with the easing lockdown restrictions, we’re happy to now be able to …

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Contact Us

Silverdale Saleroom Opening times: Monday – Friday 9am – 3:30pm.  Free valuations: 9am-4pm every Tuesday, by appointment only.   01782 638100 enquiries@potteriesauctions.com Potteries AuctionsSilverdale SaleroomUnit 4A Silverdale Enterprise ParkNewcastle-under-LymeStaffordshireST5 6SS Join Us Online Cobridge Saleroom Opening times: Monday – Friday 9am – 3:30pm.  Free valuations: 9am-4pm every Thursday, by appointment only.   Viewing: Viewing is available online and in person and every …

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Potteries Auctions to Reopen for Valuation Days from Tuesday April 13th

We’re really looking forward to welcoming our customers back on site once again for in person valuation days following the easing of lockdown measures. Come and say hello! It’s certainly been a while, but we’re so happy to announce that, following the easing of lockdown restrictions, Potteries Auctions will be opening its doors once again …

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A Guide to Clarice Cliff Pottery Markings

Clarice Cliff’s pottery is renowned for its spectacular colour and abstract style, it is now sought after worldwide! Clarice Cliff is one of the most significant and noteworthy ceramic artists of the 20th century. Her work has helped to shape Art Deco ceramic design and influenced style and design around the world. In recent years Clarice …

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A Guide to Shelley Pottery Markings

Shelley pottery is best known for its tea ware and is still popular around the world today. Based in Staffordshire, Shelley pottery has been producing stunning bone china pieces under various names since the 1870s. The pottery is thin but strong, and the beautiful, timeless designs have created fans and serious collectors worldwide. But how …

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