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A Preview of our October Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, Bears and More!

Debbie Porter

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 also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots or, alternatively, contact usto arrange a video call to view lots you are interested in or to take advantage of our comprehensive email condition report service.

Due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a limited number of bidders in person by appointment onlyPlease bear in mind that for both the safety of our staff and other bidders, it’s preferred that you wear a mask on our premises.The sale will also take place online with a video and audio link however, so you can continue to bid safely from the comfort of your home. Live online bids can be made through The Saleroom and Easylive Auctions, or commission bids can be made through Potteries Auctions. Find out more on how to submit a commissioned bid at auction. We also accept telephone bidding, so please contact us to arrange that beforehand if you wish to bid over the phone.

A 27-piece set of Royal Albert dinner and teaware

Lot 886 is a 27-piece set of Royal Albert dinner and teaware that includes a teapot, coffee pot, saucers, dinner plates, side plates and more, with a sale guide price of £30-£60.

A Wedgwood Jasperware Handled Urn

This Wedgwood Jasperware Handled Urn is set to sell for £100-£200.

Our October auction is set to feature a fantastic collection of 20th-century pottery, including Royal Doulton figurines and Bunnykins, Royal Worcester, Wade, Lorna Bailey, Lilliput Lane, Moorcroft, Beatrix Potter, Wedgwood, Royal Albert, Shelley, Chinese pottery, and Peggy Davies & Kevin Francis, as well as a varied selection of furniture and household items.

As always, we have a large selection of watches and jewellery going under the hammer, including rings, necklaces, bangles, brooches, earrings, and costume jewellery, which always prove popular with our buyers, as well as gold and silverware.

A 9ct gold ornate necklace

Lot 532 is a 9ct gold ornate necklace with an estimate of £200-£400.

We have numerous unreserved tray lots of good tea, coffee and dinnerware, plus ceramics, glassware, Moorcroft lamps, bric-a-brac, books, memorabilia, metal ware, and vintage and collector’s items. This month’s lots also feature a selection of collectables such as militaria, scientific and oriental items, ephemera, camera equipment, scales, erotica, teddy bears, and Beatles and Disney memorabilia.

A set of six Royal Doulton The Mickey Mouse 70th Anniversary Collection figurines

Lot 124 is a boxed set of six Royal Doulton The Mickey Mouse 70th Anniversary Collection figurines, including Donald Duck MM3, Mickey Mouse MM1, Goofy MM5, Pluto MM6, Minnie Mouse MM2 and Daisy Duck MM4, with a sales estimate of £30-£60.

A collection of 35mm camera equipment includes popular camera brands such as Nikon and Pentax

This collection of 35mm camera equipment includes popular camera brands such as Nikon and Pentax and comes with an estimated sale price of £40-£80.

Check out some of the highlights of what we have on offer below, and don’t forget you can find our online catalogue here for the full range of lots available at auction this month.

A Crown Devon Art Deco footed bowl with images of swallows and foliage

Lot 315 is a Crown Devon Art Deco footed bowl with images of swallows and foliage and is set to sell for £15-£30.

A 9ct rose gold large ladies wristwatch with another 9ct gold wristwatch

This 9ct rose gold large ladies wristwatch with another 9ct gold wristwatch is estimated to sell for £40-£80.

A silver salver with engraved crest of the 16th Battalion Cheshire regiment

Lot 594, a silver salver with engraved crest of the 16th Battalion Cheshire regiment, is set to go under the hammer for £120-£240.

An oak linen fold telephone table

Lot 602L is a charming oak linen fold telephone table.

A boxed limited edition Hamleys Steiff Bertie teddy bear

This adorable boxed limited edition Hamleys Steiff Bertie teddy bear comes with an estimate of £25-£50

Our next Cobridge auction is scheduled for 31st October and our next Silverdale auction is a three-day Fine Art sale that’s scheduled for 11th-13th November. The details for both will be published to our Upcoming Auctions page in the coming weeks.

If you have items for auction, get in touch and we can help you with a valuation.  Talk to our team of experts who will be able to give you an accurate auction estimate on a range of items from household goods to antiques. You can join us at one of our valuation days every Tuesday. Email us for an appointment enquiries@potteriesauctions.com or call us on +44 (0)1782 638100 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. 

Email Valuations

If you can’t come in and see us in person but would like to submit items for auction or valuation, send us an email to enquiries@potteriesauctions.com with details and a photograph (eg make, model, model number, measurements, condition) and one of our experts will provide information and auction estimates. Alternatively, give us a call on 01782 638100 to arrange an appointment.