How to Sell at Auction with Potteries Auctions
Free specialist valuations for jewellery, gold, luxury watches, coins, fine art, rare ceramics and valuable collections.
Selling at auction with Potteries Auctions couldn’t be easier! We hold regular auctions across our two saleroom sites – Silverdale and Cobridge – every month. Whether you are selling a single valuable item, an inherited collection or the contents of an estate, our specialists can advise on value, auction suitability and the best way to sell. Potteries Auctions combines specialist expertise with access to UK and international bidders, helping suitable items reach the right buyers. We’ve even reached world record-breaking sales on multiple occasions! (Find out more here: A World Record Breaking Bunnykins Figure and Rare Royal Doulton Collectibles).
We will ensure your items are entered into the most suitable auction. If appropriate, they will be grouped together for sale to maximise your financial return. You can even find out what your items are worth without leaving your home! Simply complete our online valuation form, upload a few photographs, and one of our specialists will be in touch with an expert opinion.
Get a Free ValuationWhat can we help you sell?
From a single valuable item to an entire collection, our specialists can help you understand what you have, what it may be worth and whether auction is the right way to sell.
Gold, Jewellery & Diamonds
Gold jewellery, diamond rings, antique and vintage pieces, designer jewellery and inherited collections. We assess the complete item — not simply its precious-metal value.
Sell Gold & Jewellery →Luxury Watches
Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tudor, Breitling and other luxury, vintage and collectable watches. Brand, model, rarity, condition and provenance can all make a significant difference to value.
Get a Watch Valuation →Coins & Sovereigns
Gold sovereigns, rare and historic coins, proof sets, bullion coins and complete collections. Some coins can be worth considerably more than their precious-metal content alone.
Value Your Coins →Rare & Valuable Ceramics
From exceptional Royal Doulton and Moorcroft to Martin Brothers, Wedgwood, Minton, Royal Worcester and important studio pottery. Our specialists have decades of experience identifying rare and desirable ceramics.
Value Your Ceramics →Fine Art, Silver & Antiques
Paintings, prints, sculpture, silver, objets d’art and other valuable antiques. If you are unsure exactly what you have, our team can help identify items with auction potential.
Get a Free Valuation →Important Collections & Estates
Inherited a collection, dealing with an estate or considering selling a significant group of items? We can advise on valuation, auction strategy and collection options for suitable consignments across the UK.
Discuss a Collection →Valuations
Whether you have a single item, a specialist collection, or the contents of an entire property, our specialists offer free, no-obligation valuations for all auction-suitable items.
There are several convenient ways to receive a valuation, including online, in person, or through a home visit for larger collections. Once assessed, we’ll advise on the most appropriate auction and how best to maximise the potential value of your items. Ready to find out what your items could be worth? Explore our valuation options and speak to a member of our team today.
Valuation Days
Our salerooms are open for consignments, and our team of specialists is available to provide free, professional advice at our salerooms. If you would like a valuation, we kindly ask that you arrange an appointment in advance to ensure the appropriate specialist is available to assist you.
Book your free, no obligation valuation at one of our salerooms, or simply fill in an online valuation form if you can’t make it in person.
Silverdale saleroom: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am – 3:30pm
Cobridge saleroom: Thursdays, 9am – 3:30pm & Saturdays 9:00am – 1:30pm
Book my ValuationCollections
Can’t get your items to us? Our collection service offers a convenient way to consign items to auction without the need to visit one of our salerooms.
Whether you have a single item, a specialist collection, or larger contents to be assessed, our team can advise on the most suitable collection options and any associated fees. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements.
Find out moreFor significant collections and larger consignments, we can collect items for auction from anywhere in the UK, and we can also handle large collections from all over the world, so just get in touch with us to discuss.
Our friendly team of experts are on hand to give you advice on estimates and reserves if you’re considering selling at auction. Head to our valuation services page for more information on getting your items appraised for selling at auction.
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