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SILVERDALE SALEROOM - September 2021 Two Day Auction of 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, household items, antique & quality furniture.: Lot 771
Auction Date: 10th September 2021 at 10.00 AM
A mixed collection of items to include: Royal Albert Old Country Roses miniature ornaments, Flower of the month cup & saucers, Aynsley cottage garden vase, Derby posies pin tray, etc.
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Who was Charles Vyse? Plus Upcoming Charles Vyse Ceramics at Our July Fine Art Sale
Potteries Auctions has been host to many ceramic artists over the years, especially to local favourites. Learn more about local ceramic artist, Charles Vyse, as well as upcoming Charles Vyse pieces in our July Fine Art sale.
Read MoreA Preview of our May Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Chess Sets, Watches and More!
There are some great items going under the hammer in our two-day auction this month, including 20th-century pottery, chess sets, watches and more! Read about what’s up for auction on 13th-14th May.
Read MoreAre Old Books Valuable? Buying and Selling Books at Auction
In this article we share the types of books to look out for auction, examples of some exciting lots we’ve seen here at Potteries Auctions, and how to sell and buy old books at auction. So what're you waiting for? It’s time to turn the page!
Read MoreWhich Royal Doulton Bunnykins are Popular at Auction?
Has a Royal Doulton Bunnykins captured your heart? Have you uncovered some interesting Bunnykins pieces in your home and want to know more about markings and backstamps? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned collector? We can help! Read on to find out more.
Read MoreHighlights from our March 2022 Fine Art Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our March Fine Art sale, including a large selection of rare British pottery, coins, art and more.
Read MoreUpcoming Kevin Francis Peggy Davies Ceramics Pieces in our March Fine Art Sale
Kevin Francis Peggy Davies figurines are highly sought-after and cover many fascinating subjects. Check out some of the wonderful pieces we have coming up for auction in our March Fine Art sale throughout this article.
Read MoreA Guide to W H Goss Pottery Markings
Looking to start buying or selling WH Goss pottery and ceramics at auction? Want to know more about the W H Goss markings and backstamps? Potteries Auctions can help. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Preview of our February Auction – Lorna Bailey Salt & Pepper Shakers and 20th Century Pottery!
There are some great items up for grabs in our two-day auction this month, including Lorna Bailey salt & pepper shakers, 20th Century pottery, Royal Doulton figurines and a selection of jewellery! Read about what’s up for auction on 11-12 February.
Read MoreA Recap of Our November Fine Art Sale
With our next Fine Art sale soon approaching on March 11th, we’d like to showcase some of our best results from our previous Fine Art sale from this past November.
Read MoreThe Power of a House Clearance Auction
Have you got some treasures hidden away? Or has a family member sadly passed and their house is in need of clearing? Whatever the reason, Potteries Auctions could help you uncover valuable items with a house clearance auction.
Read MoreHighlights from our January 2022 Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our first auction of 2022, including a large selection of 20th-century British pottery and teaware, wristwatches, gold sovereigns and more.
Read MoreA Preview of our January Auction – Armour, 20th Century Pottery, Thunderbirds, and More!
We’re kicking off the new year with our first two-day auction of 2022 this week, including 20th-century pottery, more Thunderbirds collectables and even armour! Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 7-8 January.
Read MoreHighlights from our December 2021 Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our December auction, including a large selection of 20th-century British pottery, mid-century furniture, collectable trading cards and more.
Read MoreA Preview of our December Auction – Thunderbirds, 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day auction this December, including 20th-century pottery, a large selection of jewellery, Thunderbirds collectables and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 10-11 December.
Read MoreHighlights from our November 2021 Fine Art Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our November Fine Art sale, including a large selection of rare British pottery, timepieces, housewares and more.
Read MoreA Preview of our November Fine Art Sale – Rare British Pottery, Jewellery and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our online Fine Art sale this month, including a large collection of rare British pottery pieces, gold jewellery and more. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 11-13 November.
Read MoreWho was Reginald George Haggar? Plus Haggar’s Final Sketch in our November Fine Art Sale
Reginald Haggar was a British artist that worked as a ceramic designer and later a teacher in Staffordshire, before becoming a full time artist. Find out more about his life and what is believed to be his final creation as part of our Fine Art sale.
Read MoreA Preview of our October Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Jewellery, Bears and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day auction this October, including 20th-century pottery, a large selection of jewellery, teddy bears and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 8-9 October.
Read MoreHow to Value Your Pokemon Cards
Pokemon cards, part of most millennial's childhoods, are now probably gathering dust in boxes filled with 90's memorabilia. But did you know you could be sat on a rare and valuable treasure? Read on to find out more on the value of Pokemon cards!
Read MoreA Preview of our September Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Books and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day auction this September, including 20th-century pottery, a large selection of books, furniture and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 10-11 September.
Read MoreA Preview of our August Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Jewellery and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day auction this August, including 20th-century pottery, a large selection of jewellery, furniture and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 13-14 August.
Read MoreA Guide to Royal Albert China Markings
Royal Albert China is one of the most recognisable tableware manufacturers. With a distinct style and quality, Royal Albert China makes for a great addition to any collector’s range. Read on to find out how much yours might be worth!
Read MoreHighlights from our July Fine Art Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our online July Fine Art sale, including a large selection of rare pottery, timepieces, gold jewellery and much more.
Read MoreA Guide to Susie Cooper Pottery Markings
Susie Cooper pottery is recognisable for its design and style. We’ve created a guide to the most popular Susie Cooper pottery pieces to allow you to identify your rare, and possibly valuable, items. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Preview of our June Online Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Jewellery and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day online auction this June, including 20th-century pottery, jewellery, a large selection of furniture and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 11-12 June.
Read MoreA Guide to Royal Worcester Pottery & Porcelain Backstamps
Royal Worcester is well-known for its quality porcelain. We’ve created a guide to the most common Royal Worcester markings to help you identify backstamps and potentially how valuable or collectable your pieces could be. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Guide to Beswick Pottery Markings
Beswick pottery is often a top seller at auction, reaching incredible prices due of its interesting & collectable nature. Here’s our guide to the most popular and valuable Beswick pieces to help you identify your rare, and possibly profitable, item...
Read MoreHighlights from our Special Two-Day Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights from our special two-day Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction, including rare animal figures, Bunnykins, Beatrix Potter, Colin Melbourne designs, Beswick Ware and more!
Read MoreWho was Colin Melbourne? Plus Upcoming Pieces in Our Special Two-Day Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction
We’ve got some great items from local artist and potter Colin Melbourne coming up in our special two-day Beswick and Royal Doulton auction this month. Find out more about his history and check out some of the pieces we have coming up on 7-8 May.
Read MoreAre My Old Beatles Records Worth Anything?
Got a stack of old vinyl records sat collecting dust? You might want to consider digging them out, especially if there’s any Beatles records in there! Let us help you decide if your old records are valuable and worth selling at auction.
Read MoreA Preview of our April Cobridge Auction – Records, Records and More Records!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our Cobridge auction this weekend, including 20th-century pottery, unreserved courier lost items, and a large collection of vinyl records. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 25th April.
Read MoreA Preview of our April Online Auction – McDonald’s Happy Meal Collectables and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day online auction this April, including 20th-century pottery, jewellery, McDonald’s collectable toys and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 9-10 April.
Read MoreA Guide to Clarice Cliff Pottery Markings
Our Clarice Cliff pottery marking guide will help you identify the markings and dates of your Clarice Cliff pieces, teaching you to spot valuable and rare items. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Guide to Shelley Pottery Markings
This Shelley pottery marking guide will help you identify the markings and production dates of your Shelley pottery, teaching you to spot valuable and rare items. Keep reading to discover more about your collection.
Read MoreHighlights from our March Fine Art Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our online March Fine Art sale, including a large selection of rare pottery, gold jewellery, tribal art and much more.
Read MoreA Preview of our March Fine Art Sale – Rare Royal Doulton, Gold Jewellery and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our online Fine Art sale this month, including a large collection of Royal Doulton pieces, gold jewellery and more. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 12-13 March.
Read MoreHighlights from our February Online Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights from our February online auction, including a selection of rare pottery and dinnerware, gold sovereigns, large collections of art books and more.
Read MoreOne of the World’s Largest Beswick Collections is Coming to Potteries Auctions this May!
We’ve just welcomed a huge collection of Beswick pieces from stateside to our saleroom, which we will be selling this May as its own specialist auction. Read on to find out more about the collection, the collector and the auction!
Read MoreA Preview of our February Online Auction – Bunnykins, Moorcroft, Furniture and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day online auction this February, including 20th-century pottery, jewellery, furniture and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 12-13 February.
Read MoreA Guide to Spode Pottery Markings
Our Spode pottery marking guide will help you identify markings and dates of your Spode pieces, teaching you to spot valuable and rare items. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Guide to Moorcroft Pottery Markings
Our Moorcroft marking guide will help you identify markings and dates of your Moorcroft pottery pieces, teaching you to spot valuable and rare items. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Guide to Royal Crown Derby Pottery Markings
Our Royal Crown Derby marking guide will help you identify markings and dates of your Royal Crown Derby pieces, teaching you to spot valuable and rare items. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreHighlights from our January Online Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights from our first online auction of the year, including a selection of rare pottery and character figures, gold jewellery, charming Art Deco pieces and more.
Read MoreA Preview of our January Online Auction – Pottery, Watches, Jewellery and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day online January auction, including 20th-century pottery, jewellery, watches and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 8-9 January.
Read MoreGoodbye 2020, Hello 2021! Our 2020 Successes and 2021 Wishlist
2020 has provided its own unique trials and tribulations, but at Potteries Auctions we’ve been extremely fortunate to find continued success during these strange times. Read our round-up of 2020 and what’s on our wishlist for 2021!
Read MoreHighlights from our December Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our December online auction, including a selection of watches and jewellery, rare pottery, Swarovski pieces and much more.
Read MoreA Guide to Royal Doulton Pottery Markings
Our Royal Doulton markings guide will help you identify marks and styles and teach you how to spot valuable and collectable Royal Doulton pottery pieces. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreA Preview of our December Online Auction – Swarovski, Pottery, Watches and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day online December auction, including Swarovski pieces, 20th-century pottery, antique furniture, watches and more. Read all about what we’ve got upcoming for auction on 11-12 December.
Read MoreA Guide to Wade Pottery Markings
Our Wade Pottery markings guide will help you identify marks and styles and teach you how to spot valuable and collectable Wade pieces. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreHighlights from our November Fine Art Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our online November Fine Art sale, including a selection of rare pottery and housewares, watches, vintage comics and much more.
Read MoreAre My Vintage Comic Books Worth Anything?
Got a stack of old comic books sat collecting dust? You might want to consider digging them out and selling at auction. Let us help you decide if your vintage comics are valuable, plus check out the range of comics available in our upcoming sale.
Read MoreA Preview of our November Fine Art Sale – Rare Wedgwood, Vintage Comics and More!
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our online Fine Art sale this month, including a large collection of rare Wedgwood pottery, vintage comics and more. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 13-14 November.
Read MoreA Guide to Wedgwood Pottery Markings
Our Wedgwood Pottery markings guide will help you identify marks and styles and teach you how to spot lavish and collectable Wedgwood pieces. Read on to find out more!
Read MoreHighlights from our October Online Auction
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our October online auction this month, including a selection of furniture, jewellery, rare pottery and much more.
Read MoreThere’s No Better Time to Sell at Online Auction Than Right Now
Our online auctions have been popular with both new and existing audiences since lockdown began and have seen some really high sale prices being achieved. So if you’ve been thinking of selling at auction then there’s no time like the present!
Read MoreA Preview of our October Auction
We’ve got some great pieces coming up in our two-day online October auction, including 20th-century pottery, antique furniture, gold jewellery and more. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 9-10 October.
Read MoreHighlights from our September Fine Art Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our September online auction this month, including a selection of watches and clocks, jewellery, rare pottery and much more.
Read MoreShelley Tea Ware Steals the Show at September Sale
We had a wonderful range of Shelley china pieces, namely tea sets and dinnerware, that proved to be wildly popular at our September auction this past weekend. Find out more about them here.
Read MoreA Preview of our September Fine Art Sale
We’ve got some excellent pieces coming up in our two-day online September Fine Art sale, including rare pottery, antique furniture, gold jewellery and more. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 12-13 September.
Read MoreHighlights from our August Auction Sale
Take a look at some of the sale highlights that fetched a good price at our August online auction this month, including a selection of swords, jewellery, pottery and much more.
Read MoreThe Wonderful History of Wade Pottery
Originally founded in 1810, Wade Pottery has become one of Britain’s most revered manufacturers and has committed many iconic moments in 20th century history to ceramic.
Read MoreA Preview of our August Auction – Furniture, Pottery and Swords!
We’ve got some choice pieces coming up for auction in our two-day online August sale, including a sizeable section of furniture. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 8-9 August.
Read MoreHighlights from our July Auction Sale
Take a look at some of the star pieces that fetched a good price at our July auction earlier this month, including a selection of guns, 20th-century pottery pieces and much more.
Read MoreHighlights of the next auction in July – Pottery, Jewellery and Guns!
We’ve got some choice pieces coming up for auction in our July sale at Silverdale including a sizeable section of guns. Read more about these and other lots due for auction on 11 July.
Read MoreFind A Surprising Range Of Business Related Items In Our Commercial Auction Sales
At Potteries Auctions we are increasingly holding commercial sales as businesses fold during Covid19, as well as handle the sales of lost courier parcels, meaning the sales are very varied indeed!
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Car Boot Sales & Charity Shops After Covid-19
If you have been busy in the garage, the spare room and the attic during lockdown and want to have a clear out, get in touch with us and we’ll advise you on prices for auction.
Read MorePotteries Auctions’ Switch to Online Auctioning During Covid-19 Has Helped Us Reach New Audiences
We’ve seen during Covid-19, that our switch to online-only auctions has helped us reach high prices and attract brand new audiences from across the world. See the results for yourself.
Read MoreThe Life and Career of Clarice Cliff
Clarice Cliff’s career in pottery started at the tender age of 13, which gave her a long grounding in establishing her own pottery. Clarice Cliff is now an iconic brand recognised by everyone.
Read MoreThe History of Fieldings Crown Devon Pottery
Crown Devon Pottery produced a wide range of styles and colours from its inception in 1870 until it closed its doors in 1982. Find out more about the history of this remarkable factory and why its wares are still so popular to this day.
Read MoreShould I sell my collection to dealers or is it best to sell my collection at auction?
Selling a large collection at auction is a really good way to get a good price at top prices that are in excess of what you would get from a dealer.
Read MoreWhy Is Royal Doulton Sung Ware So Rare?
Royal Doulton Sung Ware was developed under chief designer Charles Noke from 1920 onwards using a flambe glaze along with painted and gilt decoration.
Read MoreThe Perennial Popularity of Royal Doulton Figures
Royal Doulton is well-known for a wide range of figurines that are highly collectable around the world, making these an excellent investment for resale eventually at auction. Read on for more info.
Read MoreSelling Royal Doulton Animals and Birds at Auction
Royal Doulton Animal and Bird Figurines are arguably perhaps some of the best-known and best-loved figurines produced by Royal Doulton. But what are your chances of a good price at auction?
Read MoreWhy Is Royal Doulton Flambe Collectable?
Royal Doulton Flambe glaze is made with copper oxide and gives a fiery red finish that became known as ‘flambe’ and Royal Doulton were European pioneers of the traditional Chinese glazing technique.
Read MoreWhat is a Character Jug or a Toby Jug?
Royal Doulton have produced character jugs since the early 1900s, where a character jug features the head and shoulders of a figure, and a Toby jug traditionally will display the entire body of a character.
Read MoreAre All Rolex Watches Valuable?
The word Rolex is synonymous with the phrase ‘luxury watch’ and also ‘valuable watch’! But it is not every Rolex that will command a huge price at auction. Read on to find out more on how to spot whether your Rolex is valuable.
Read MoreHow To Get A Professional Valuation On House Contents For Division Of Assets
We understand that sometimes assets and valuables need to be divided for a number of reasons, whether it is due to divorce, or the distribution of assets from a deceased person’s estate. So how do you go about this?
Read MoreA Guide To Getting A Professional Valuation On House Contents For Insurance
Whether you have a few household items in your home that you know to be valuable and would like to insure them sufficiently, or you are looking for a valuation for all the contents in your home, we can help.
Read MoreCall Potteries Auctions In For Your House Clearance
If you are faced with the need to do a house clearance as part of emptying a house in order to wind up someone’s estate, take a look at our comprehensive house clearance service.
Read MoreCheck Out the Chintz!
The phrasing “Chintz Pottery” describes chinaware and ceramics that are decorated in an all-over dense floral pattern, and was once banned in England! Take a look at our upcoming auction for some choice Chintz pieces.
Read MoreHow Much is My Moorcroft Vase Worth?
We have sold many Moorcroft vases in our time, reaching an amazing £17,200 hammer price for a Moorcroft Flambe vase in 2015. Find out if you have a valuable Moorcroft vase in your possession.
Read MoreA Shout Out to Shelley!
We have a magical collection of Shelley Pottery coming up for sale in the 14th March Antiques and Fine Art Auction. Take a look at some of the choice pieces that will be available.
Read MoreLessons to Learn at Sad Times
When winding up the estate of a recently deceased loved one, sometimes it is of value to get in help from outside when disposing of household items and lessens your load at a sad time.
Read MoreIs That Tea Set Worth Anything?
You might have inherited a tea set from a distant relative and it’s just gathering dust in the back of a cupboard. You don’t want to throw it away, but you don’t want to use it either. Let’s figure out if your tea set is worth anything.
Read MoreCheck For That Silver Lining Before You Get Rid Of Your Gold & Silver
In this article we wanted to spend a little time examining the subject of solid silver and gold. And as ever, we have some salutary words to heed if you are thinking of off-loading some ‘worthless’ items at the local buyer in the High Street.
Read MoreGetting Well Stuffed – Taxidermy Trends At Auction
Our ‘Words of Wisdom’ today are from local antiques auctioneers Louis Taylors who are going to touch on Taxidermy in the world of antiques. If you are curious about trends in taxidermy at auction, then read on!
Read MoreA Fortune For Your Old Whisky
We are seeing a dramatic upsurge in interest in old whisky… and also not-so-old whisky of interest to collectors cross the world.
Read MoreBargains To Be Had At Car Boots, the Local Tip & Charity Shops
Our valuer Rod walks us through his thoughts on when people with valuable possessions unwittingly sell or give away items through car boots, table top sales and charity shops. A guide to help you avoid the pitfalls!
Read MoreEnid Seeney Homemaker Uncovered
Enid Seeney… who, you might ask? Well Enid was a designer and an artist who quietly designed and created the iconic ‘Homemaker’ designs produced on ceramics and other materials in the 1950's. Find out about her fascinating career.
Read MoreWrist.Watch.Waterproof – Do you have a Dirty Dozen Vintage Military Watch?
Whilst watches supplied to the British Army could be basic during World War II, those supplied to the RAF were usually of a much higher grade. The now famous “WWW” watches were also known as the “Dirty Dozen” and were issued in 1945. Find out...
Read MoreDealing With Probate? Let Us Guide You Through The Process Of Valuing An Estate
Dealing with probate after the death of a loved one always comes at the very worst time if you're also a close relative as well as executor. Let us guide you through the trickiest part of probate, which is getting an accurate estimate on an estate.
Read MoreHow do I bring my items to Potteries Auctions for a valuation?
Find out where our free valuations days in and around Staffordshire are, and make some time to come and see us with your valuables for an auction price estimate.
Read MoreShould I take old unwanted things to charity shops or are they good enough to go to auction?
Here’s a guide on spotting whether you have anything of value lurking in cupboards and on shelves!
Read MoreSelling a collection at auction?
A useful insight into the benefits of selling your collection at auction.
Read MoreLocal Artists At Potteries Auctions
Across our auctions we have had a diverse range of art available, including the work of many local artists.
Read MoreWe Auction Our Very Own Banksy at Potteries Auctions
A graffiti tribute to the Stoke-On-Trent hero: Gordon Banks, by local artist 'Professor Pigment', will be available in our July 13th Fine Art sale.
Read MoreRoyal Doulton Designer & Modeller: Charles J Noke
Charles Noke was a premier designer and modeler for Royal Doulton. Read about his life and career and discover some of the pieces we've auctioned by Noke.
Read MoreThe Life Of The Barlow Sisters Of Royal Doulton
Two famous Lambeth School Of Art artists, Hannah and Florence Barlow, worked for Doulton in the 1870s painting pottery for Doulton at their factory in Lambeth.
Read MoreSusie Cooper
Susie Cooper from Burslem was a prolific ceramic designer in the early 20th century whose career spanned seven decades. Read about Susie Cooper's career.
Read MoreA Brief History Of Royal Crown Derby
Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturers, and is based fairly locally to Potteries Auctions in Osmaston Road, Derby. Read this brief history of this manufacturer.
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