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Explore items sold at auction by Potteries Auctions in their Staffordshire based salerooms. Record prices and unexpected hammer prices, as well as unusual lots are listed here.

Get in touch if you have similar or unusual items that need a valuation.

What Are Amber Bead Necklaces Worth? (2026 Guide)

Amber bead necklaces can range in value from under £50 for modern pieces to over £1,000+ for rare antique Baltic amber examples. The price depends heavily on authenticity, colour, size, and provenance. If you’re wondering is amber valuable? or how much is amber worth?” this guide explains everything you need to know, including real auction …

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Top 25 Highest Selling Lots

Our July 30th sale went really well, with a good turnout on a typical warm summers’ day.  A barbeque, kept everyone satisfied and well fed, with a choice of tasty burgers and sausage and bacon baps. Out of 740 lots, the Beswick and Moorcroft items were among our top sellers in this sale, with the …

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Top Sellers

Top-Sellers

Potteries Auctions held their first fine art sale from their new home in the Silverdale salerooms on Saturday 25th April. The sale was the largest ever for the provincial auction house involving an unprecedented 1100 lots. It proved to be an impressive launch from the new premises generating not only a record sale total in the …

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September Sale Success

Selling Items At Auction If you have item you’re looking to sell at auction our staff is well-placed to provide valuations and advice on selling your items. Call 01782 638100 or email enquiries@potteriesauctions.com to book a valuation appointment to attend one of our Tuesday valuation days. We also provide valuations via WhatsApp, simply send some …

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November Sale Highlights

Selling Items At Auction If you have item you’re looking to sell at auction our staff is well-placed to provide valuations and advice on selling your items. Call 01782 638100 or email enquiries@potteriesauctions.com to book a valuation appointment to attend one of our Tuesday valuation days. We also provide valuations via WhatsApp, simply send some …

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Thank you — your valuation request has been received

One of our valuers will review your items and contact you shortly. We typically respond within 1–2 working days, although complex collections may take slightly longer. If your enquiry is urgent, you can call our office on 01782 638100. What Happens Next? 1️⃣ Our valuers review your submissionWe examine your images, maker marks, and description. …

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Rare Stamp Collections for Sale in Our March Stamp Auction

Collectors and philatelists will be excited by the range of rare stamps and historic stamp collections for sale in our upcoming auction taking place 13–14 March in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This sale features an impressive selection of high-value British stamps, including Victorian issues, Penny Blacks, and rare £1 and £5 denominations. Whether you are looking to …

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Why Go to Auction for Your Christmas Gifts?

As the festive season soon approaches, many of us face the annual challenge of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for our loved ones. With the high street and online stores brimming with mass-produced items, it can be hard to come up with something truly unique and meaningful. So this year, why not step away from …

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Tick-Tock Triumphs… Our Bidders Top Picks

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 …

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Highlights from our September Fine Art Sale

Highlights from our September Fine Art Sale

These large, rare Royal Doulton prototype witch and wizard character jugs, both modelled in the 1980s by William K Harper and sporting a not for resale back stamp, sold for £3100 and £3000 respectively at our September online auction earlier this month Our live online auction this month took place over the weekend of Saturday …

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Shelley Tea Ware Steals the Show at September Sale

Shelley Tea Ware Steals the Show at September Sale

Lot 60 featured 32 pieces of assorted Shelley tea and dinner ware in a 13291 pattern in blue. The lot came with an estimate sale price of £50-£100, but eventually sold for a very impressive £300 at our September auction Our September Fine Art Sale this past weekend featured a whole host of interesting lots to attract …

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Highlights from our August Auction Sale

Lot 82G – This Brown Leather Chesterfield Two-Seater Settee had a guide price of £100-£200, but sold for an impressive £240 at the Saturday of our August weekend auction Our live online auction this month took place over the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August and featured an exciting array of items, from furniture and …

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