Did you know that auctions can be a good place for picking up a used car? This 14-plate MG MG3 3style+ lux VTI-tech car with 41502 miles sold for a very reasonable £2,500 at our December auction. Our final auction of the year took place this month on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December and featured an …
As we’re holding a timed auction over the Christmas period, here’s a handy guide to better inform anyone unfamiliar with the process of a timed auction, as well as how to bid on a timed auction with us. What is a timed auction, and how does it work? A timed auction takes place entirely online, with …
Got a drawer filled with tangled bracelets? Jewellery box stuffed with colourful collections of costume jewellery? You could have hidden valuable gems that sell at auction. Read on to discover what costume jewellery is, and how to sell it at auction. What is costume jewellery? Costume jewellery, or fashion jewellery, is often made from inexpensive …
This rare Beswick shire horse is (to our knowledge) a new world record for a Beswick figure sold at auction! We were very pleased to have a special Beswick lot pass through our Silverdale saleroom recently as part of our November Fine Art Sale, which ended up selling for a staggering £11,300! The horse is …
Vintage cameras can be very popular among collectors, but determining whether a camera is hot or not seems like a bit of a dark art. So, is your vintage camera worth anything? Here at Potteries Auctions, we’re on hand to provide expert valuations for your cameras and photography equipment. This Nikon FA 35mm SLR & …
Figures by popular names such as Royal Doulton, Beswick and Doulton Lambeth are always highly-sought after at our auctions, and our Fine Art sale this month was no exception. These charming rare Royal Doulton prototype Jester figures both sold for £1,900 each. The third and final Potteries Auctions Fine Art sale of 2022 took place …
This adorable rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Oompah band set of figures is looking to sell for £250 – £500 at our November 2022 Fine Art sale. Our November three-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …
With our November Fine Art sale rapidly approaching on the 10th November, we’d like to showcase one of the finest collections in the sale, which is that of George Tinworth Doulton Lambeth mice. These figures are very rare, and fought over by collectors. Before we showcase these fabulous lots, we’d like to take the opportunity …
This Beswick Royal Doulton Prototype Dunn Belted Galloway cow was estimated to sell for just £60-£120, but ultimately found a hammer price of an amazing £660 after avid Royal Doulton collectors were eager to snap it up. During the height of 20th-century pottery production, every ceramic manufacturer would create prototypes during production, however Royal Doulton …
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 …
The Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest concurrent porcelain manufacturers in the UK. Their founding year of 1750 is up for discretion, as it is disputed by Royal Worcester (founded in 1751), but claim that Royal Crown Derby was also founded in 1751. Still to this day the title of oldest porcelain manufacturer …
This assorted lot of Royal Doulton character jugs, including Alfred Hitchcock and a Royal Albert Prince Albert small character jug, sold for £110 at our October Cobridge auction Our October Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 30th October and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections of teaware …
Have you ever wondered what to do with old postcards, letters, or even old magazines? Often these are tossed into the recycling bin or dropped off at a charity shop. But wait, you could be holding collectable ephemera. Ephemera is the name for collectable paper items. These items may be varied and surprising. But that’s …
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 Mamiya 7 II Black Medium Format Range Finder Camera with f- 65mm L lens comes with a sales estimate of £1500-£2000 at our September auction this weekend. Our September two-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …
This heavily gilded gateau platter is estimated £40-£80. Lot 499G. Our September General sale will be featuring some amazing and highly decorative fine bone china by De Lamerie. Produced in their Stoke-on-Trent factory, these high quality pieces feature gorgeous ornate gilt patterns, including plates, cups and saucers, goblets and more. Lot 499K. This lot of …
Although we have already done a brief recap on our July Fine Art sale, we wanted to touch on it again and go into more detail in other areas, and also give a proper report on the star seller of the auction. The Bunnykins tableau prototype titled ‘Celebration Time’ – selling for a record price …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist sellers of jewellery at auction. Buying jewellery at auction has many benefits – not only is your item potentially unique or rare, in some cases it may even be a one of a kind! We all know diamonds are forever,and engagement rings are a fantastic purchase at auction. You’ll find some …
It’s that time once again where we have a look at the highlights from the latest Potteries Auctions Cobridge sale. We’d just like to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in bidding, and also a big congratulations to anyone who won their chosen lots! Let’s begin with looking at our main specialty, of …
This Royal Doulton Prototype Bunnykins tableau titled Celebration Time sold for an astronomical £35.5k at our July Fine Art Sale We were very pleased to have a special Bunnykins lot pass through our Silverdale saleroom recently as part of our July Fine Art Sale which sold for a staggering £35,500! It’s certainly the highest value …
“Hard Times” was sold in our July Fine Art auction for £850! Herbert Dicksee, 14th June 1862 – 20th February 1942, was an artist whose popularity endures to the present day, especially among dog enthusiasts. Dicksee was born into an artistic family, with his father, John, being an artist himself. John was most well-known for elegant, romanticised …
Figures by popular names such as Royal Doulton, Beswick and Doulton Lambeth are always highly-sought after at our auctions, and our Fine Art sale this month was no exception. (L-R) Lot 243 was a Royal Doulton Mrs Bunnykins prototype figure that sold for a stunning £8,600; Lot 283 was a Royal Doulton One Man Band prototype …
At Potteries Auctions, we are specialist sellers of pottery, antiques, and all sorts of extraordinary items. Potteries Auctions is an auction house based in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries with two salerooms: our Silverdale Saleroom in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and our Cobridge Saleroom. Established in 1991, we are now one of the leading auction houses in …
The Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company was an innovative producer of decorative pottery, whose distinctive designs earned the company a royal warrant. This July, our Fine Art sale will be featuring a selection of these gorgeous pieces. Here’s some background on this illustrious company. The company began life in Clifton, Lancashire, as the result of a …
Our July Fine Art sale will feature a series of lots pertaining to the artist R J Keeling and his daughter Annie. These lots include numerous personal effects – including family photographs, official documents, religious books and recipes belonging to Annie. The collection also comprises paintings, as well as a number of designs that R …
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