For Swarovski and Disney enthusiasts alike, no partnership could have been more dazzling than the collaboration between these two brands. This year marks a significant milestone as the two companies celebrate 20 years of transforming beloved characters into gorgeous crystal masterpieces. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering these enchanting pieces, understanding the history …
Lorna Bailey’s distinctive cat figurines represent a quirky, pop culture-inspired moment in contemporary British ceramics. These vibrant, Art Deco-style works have captured the attention of collectors worldwide, with values that continue to appreciate following Bailey’s retirement from pottery production in 2008. A complete set of Lorna Bailey ’Catman and Bobbin’, sold for £380 Understanding the …
Whether you’ve inherited a beautiful set of cutlery or picked up some intriguing pieces at a car boot sale, you may find yourself wondering, “is it real silver?”. At Potteries Auctions, we frequently encounter people eager to learn the difference between genuine silver and silver-plated items. With silver prices remaining strong and collectors always on …
When you think of buying or selling cars at auction, your first thought might be of collectible toy cars. But did you know that you can also sell motor cars at auction? If your old car is sitting unused on the driveway or taking up valuable space in your garage, you might be thinking – …
Hannah Barlow (1851-1916) and Florence Barlow (1855-1909), also known as the Barlow Sisters, were British ceramic artists who worked at the Doulton & Co. pottery in Lambeth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were renowned for their contributions to Doulton’s decorative stoneware, especially their distinctive hand-incised and painted designs featuring animals and …
Among our many services here at Potteries Auctions, did you know that we sell for charities at auction? Whether you’re struggling with space, moving stock, or feel you have a collection that would be better suited for auction, we’re here to help local charities generate some extra money by selling items on the charity’s behalf. …
Christmas will soon be behind us, and before you know it it’ll be time for a spring clean. Spring is the season of fresh starts, and there’s no better time to declutter your home and give it a new lease of life. But what if your spring clean could also help you pocket some extra …
Found your Christmas decorations to be a little lacking this year? Or just a fan of all things festive? Looking for somewhere to spend your Christmas money over the festive period without having to endure the chaos of the Boxing Day sales? We have you covered with our Christmas special auction! Our upcoming Christmas timed …
The loss of a loved one is an emotionally taxing experience that often leaves us grappling with a mix of sadness, nostalgia and the daunting task of managing their estate. Amidst the whirlwind of funeral arrangements and reliving memories, the process of clearing out a home on top of that can be incredibly overwhelming. That’s …
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 …
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 …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist auctioneers of many different items, collectables, and pieces. One of these specialist areas is our Antique Watches & Modern Collectable Timepieces department. We love seeing these incredible pieces enter the auction room, and we often get questions about watches, so this tells us, you must love these items too! …
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 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 …
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 …
Our July sale earlier this month looked to be an interesting assortment of lots up for sale. Our live online auction took place over the weekend of Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July and featured an exciting array of items; from furniture and other household items, to collectables and 20th century pottery, including Royal Doulton …
Lot 25 – This large collection of Wedgwood Florentine dinnerware and tea ware sold for £1600 at our March 2020 Two Day Auction of Rare 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, jewellery, & antiques. We sell many different Wedgwood pottery items at auction. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular or …
Before you take those boxes of things you’ve cleared out whilst at home to the nearest car boot or charity shop, pause and get in touch with us and we’ll help you evaluate if your items have any value for auctioning. So you have been busy in the garage, spare room and attic during lockdown, …
Before you take those boxes of things you’ve cleared out whilst at home to the nearest car boot or charity shop, pause and get in touch with us and we’ll help you evaluate if your items have any value for auctioning. So you have been busy in the garage, spare room and attic during lockdown, …
We opened up our doors again at Potteries Auctions on 15 June 2020 and welcome customers to drop off items for valuations at our weekly valuation days. As part of our reopening on 15 June 2020 post-Covid19 lockdown and as part of the recovery phase for businesses like ourselves in the UK, we have opened …
We reopened our doors on 15 June 2020 for valuations by appointment every Tuesday, but we also can make safe house visits for valuations during this tricky Covid-19 period too, for people still self-isolating. As we leave the Covid19 lockdown period with more easing of restrictions on who we can meet up with and where …
During the Covid-19 lockdown, at Potteries Auctions we’ve been fortunate to be able to adapt to online auctioning, enabling our customers to stay safe by taking part online. Throughout the Covid-19 lockdown we’ve had to adapt how we run our auctions, where most of our customers would normally attend the saleroom in person. Obviously this …
These Royal Worcester figurines attracted high hammer prices in our June auction. Lot 603, Royal Worcester A Successful Day At The Derby had a hammer price of £400; Lot 597, Royal Worcester The Swing figurine, attracted a final price of £220 As our response to the Covid-19 lockdown we were hit with the most dramatic effect …
We’re looking forward to re-opening on 15 June 2020 and we’ve outlined how we intend to keep our staff, our customers and visitors to Potteries Auctions safe at this time. We’re excited and nervous in equal measure as we announce our re-opening of the business to members of the public on 15 June 2020. Read …
