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 …
The Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest concurrent porcelain manufacturers in the UK. Their founding year of 1750 is up for discretion, as it is disputed by Royal Worcester (founded in 1751), but claim that Royal Crown Derby was also founded in 1751. Still to this day the title of oldest porcelain manufacturer …
This assorted lot of Royal Doulton character jugs, including Alfred Hitchcock and a Royal Albert Prince Albert small character jug, sold for £110 at our October Cobridge auction Our October Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 30th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware …
Have you ever wondered what to do with old postcards, letters, or even old magazines? Often these are tossed into the recycling bin or dropped off at a charity shop. But wait, you could be holding collectable ephemera. Ephemera is the name for collectable paper items. These items may be varied and surprising. But that’s …
This Peggy Davies erotic Temptress figurine was an original artist colourway 1/1 by Victoria Bourne, selling for a fantastic £100. Our September auction took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware to jewellery and more. Plenty of lots …
This Mamiya 7 II Black Medium Format Range Finder Camera with f- 65mm L lens comes with a sales estimate of £1500-£2000 at our September auction this weekend. Our September two-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …
This heavily gilded gateau platter is estimated £40-£80. Lot 499G. Our September General sale will be featuring some amazing and highly decorative fine bone china by De Lamerie. Produced in their Stoke-on-Trent factory, these high quality pieces feature gorgeous ornate gilt patterns, including plates, cups and saucers, goblets and more. Lot 499K. This lot of …
Although we have already done a brief recap on our July Fine Art sale, we wanted to touch on it again and go into more detail in other areas, and also give a proper report on the star seller of the auction. The Bunnykins tableau prototype titled ‘Celebration Time’ – selling for a record price …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist sellers of jewellery at auction. Buying jewellery at auction has many benefits – not only is your item potentially unique or rare, in some cases it may even be a one of a kind! We all know diamonds are forever,and engagement rings are a fantastic purchase at auction. You’ll find some …
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 …
“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 …
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. (L-R) Lot 243 was a Royal Doulton Mrs Bunnykins prototype figure that sold for a stunning £8,600; Lot 283 was a Royal Doulton One Man Band prototype …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist sellers of pottery, antiques, and all sorts of extraordinary items. Potteries Auctions is an auction house based in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries with two salerooms: our Silverdale Saleroom in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and our Cobridge Saleroom. Established in 1991, we are now one of the leading auction houses in …
The Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company was an innovative producer of decorative pottery, whose distinctive designs earned the company a royal warrant. This July, our Fine Art sale will be featuring a selection of these gorgeous pieces. Here’s some background on this illustrious company. The company began life in Clifton, Lancashire, as the result of a …
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 …
This large collection of Royal Albert Old Country Roses Tea and Dinner ware included dinner plates, a tea set with large teapot and more and sold for a brilliant £180! Our June auction took place this month on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th June and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large …
Every once in a while, an item or collection is brought in that has a fascinating provenance attached – and the collection featured in this article is no exception. But you’d be forgiven for asking what birds have to do with Wedgwood pottery. The story revolves around a person named Joe Johnston, who was a …
These two Moorland Pottery Art Deco face plaques, together with a similar item, sold for £150 at this month’s Potteries Auctions sale. Our May auction took place this month on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware to wristwatches and even chess …
Here at Potteries Auctionwe sell a variety of toys, including Meccano. However, Meccano is so much more than just a toy. It’s a popular, collectable, vintage product that has been well-loved for years. Developed by Frank Hornby in 1898, Meccano was designed with the principles of mechanical engineering in mind, with the tagline ‘Mechanics Made Easy’. Meccano …
This Charles Vyse earthenware figure, produced in 1920, sold for a stunning £880 at our last Fine Art sale back in March Potteries Auctions has been host to many ceramic artists over the years, especially to local favourites. Born in Staffordshire, Charles Vyse (1882-1971), was a potter who created some of the industry’s most popular …
These Micheal Sutty Limited Edition Figures (Royal Marines 1815, The Life Guards 1980, Fusiliers 1968 & 87th Prince of Wales Fusiliers Foot Soldier 1793) are set to sell for £100-£200 at our upcoming May auction Our May two-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May. You can check out our online catalogue for …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist sellers of antiques, ephemera and books at auction. Read on to find out more on the types of books to look out for auction, examples of some exciting lots we’ve seen pass through our salerooms, and how to sell and buy old books at auction. Books! We’ve all got …
A Dinky Leyland Martian gun tractor with 7.2” howitzer. Image credit: Flickr.com Here at Potteries Auctions, we’ve seen a whole host of diecast toys and models, including ones from famous brands such as Dinky and Corgi, pass through our salerooms over the years. From vintage toys to modern models made especially for collectors, diecast models cover …
Royal Doulton Bunnykins come in all sorts or weird and wonderful outfits and poses, from footballers to farmers and everything in between. Read on to find out more about which Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures are the most popular or sought-after. Do you remember growing up with small bunny figures in your household? Perhaps a birthday …
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