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Highlights from our October 2022 Auction

Debbie Porter

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 collectibles and more.

Plenty of lots from our Silverdale Saleroom October auction sold for a good price, so check out some of the highlights from our most recent auction below. Who knows? Maybe they’ll provide some inspiration if you have a valuation in mind.

A Royal Doulton Burslem Artwares large Flambe Bird of Paradise vase

Lot 13 was a beautiful Royal Doulton Burslem Artwares large Flambe Bird of Paradise vase that sold for £190.

Moorcroft vases

These stunning Moorcroft vases sold for £150 each.

Beswick horses

Beswick horses are always a hot commodity at our auctions, and this month was no exception. Lot 252 (left) was a Darker Beswick Dunn Highland Pony 1644 figure that sold for £400; Lot 255 (centre) was a Beswick Huntsman 1501 figure with Green Jacket that sold for £240; Lot 256 (right) was a Beswick Huntsman 1501 figure with Blue Jacket that sold for £260.

As always, pottery pieces proved very popular at auction this month, and we saw a large quantity of rare pottery, including vases, tea ware and figures from famous names such as Royal Doulton, Beswick, Moorcroft, Wedgwood, Coalport, Royal Crown Derby and Kevin Francis, pass through our saleroom and fetch some amazing prices. Check out some of the best performing lots throughout this article.

Royal Crown Derby Antoinette patterned plates

These Royal Crown Derby Antoinette patterned plates sold for a wonderful £160.

Bradex Clarice Cliff Limited Edition Sunray Vases

These charming Bradex Clarice Cliff Limited Edition Sunray Vases sold for £150.

A collection of 1970's & 80s Dance Hall, Reggae, Alternative & Pop 7

Lot 850 was a fabulous collection of 1970’s & 80s Dance Hall, Reggae, Alternative & Pop 7″ vinyl singles including labels Punch, Down Town, Bankrupt Records, Trojan Records, Duke, Summit, Song Bird and more, that sold for a whopping £1250!

A two-seater leather settee and stool

This gorgeous two-seater leather settee and stool sold for £180.

Four Wedgwood sterling silver mounted large brooches

Lot 694 was a group of four Wedgwood sterling silver mounted large brooches. This charming set sold for £150.

A vast quantity of UK and world coins dating from the 18th century onwards

This vast quantity of UK and world coins dating from the 18th century onwards was contained in 8 full size supermarket cardboard trays! The lot ultimately sold for £200.

A collection of film compact cameras

Lot 834b was a collection of film compact cameras including a Yashica T4, Canon Epoca, a Samsung Rocas 300 and more, and sold for a very respectable £220.

A framed Wedgwood Clipper Ship Plaque Hurricane painting

This framed Wedgwood Clipper Ship Plaque Hurricane painting found a new home for £150.

A Ford Fiesta 5-Door Hatchback car

Did you know that auctions can be a good place for picking up a used car? This Ford Fiesta 5-Door Hatchback sold for £440.

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, email us for an appointment enquiries@potteriesauctions.comor call us on +44 (0)1782 638100 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. 

Our next Cobridge auction is scheduled for 30th October and our next Silverdale auction is scheduled for 10th-12th November. The details for both will be published to our Upcoming Auctions page in the coming weeks.

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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.