Debbie Porter

A Preview of our November Fine Art Sale – Rare British Pottery, Jewellery and More!

This gorgeous ornate pair of rare William III silver candlesticks come with an estimated sale price of £3000-£6000 on day three of our November Fine Art auction The Potteries Auctions November Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November. We are offering in-person viewing …

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

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 …

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Is My Beswick Shire Horse Valuable?

Beswick horses are always highly sought after at our auctions, but most especially their range of shire horse figures Since the beginning of Potteries Auctions, we have always dealt with Beswick. In the 90s, no other auction house sold Beswick in the manner we did. Selling Beswick quickly became a cornerstone of the business and …

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Is My Vintage Seiko Watch Worth Anything at Auction?

Seiko watches are one of those items that should be coming into our valuation days more often, but they don’t. They have been sold all over the world for over 60 years, so there must be plenty hidden in drawers and misplaced in the attic. Perhaps their value isn’t as understood as the popular Rolex …

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A Guide to William Adams Pottery Markings

In February 2021 in our Silverdale saleroom, we hosted a two-day auction of 20th century British pottery, which included this delightful Adams dip-blue jasperware biscuit barrel. We have been selling Adams pottery, with varying degrees of rarity, for over twenty years here at Potteries Auctions. If you are looking to expand your collection or sell your …

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Auction Vacancy – Auction Manager

Job Title: Auction Manager Full Time (40hrs) Monday – Friday (with some weekend work) Stoke-on-Trent / Newcastle- u-Lyme Deadline for entries: September 14th CV & Covering letter to kathy@potteriesauctions.com Role Overview:  Potteries Auctions Ltd is looking for an experienced Auction Manager to join the team. The role will involve the day to day running of the …

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A Preview of our August Auction – 20th Century Pottery, Furniture, Jewellery and More!

This set of delightful Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures is set to sell for £35-£70 at our August auction this weekend Our August sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. We are offering in-person viewing for this auction by appointment only on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th August, 9am-3.30pm. You …

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A Guide to Royal Albert China Markings

This delightful Royal Albert Moonlight Rose 21-piece tea set sold for an incredible £180 and a recent auction. Its delicate style is a great example of the Royal Albert name. We’ve created this guide to the most popular Royal Albert China pieces and patterns to allow you to identify your rare, and possibly valuable, items. Read on …

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A Guide to Crown Devon Pottery Markings

This delightful collection of Crown Devon figurines is a wonderful example of why the pottery brand is so popular Did you know that Crown Devon pottery, and the Fielding family, were instrumental in the development of the lustre-ware pottery we know today? The family’s passion for creativity and innovation helped the whole of the pottery industry …

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Highlights from our July Fine Art Sale

These stunning William Moorcroft vases proved popular at our latest Fine Art sale. Lot 182 (left) was a Moorcroft Claremont Toadstool vase that sold for £1700, while lot 245 was a rare and unusual shaped Moorcroft vase, decorated with fish and jellyfish, that found a new home for £1200. Our Fine Art sale this month …

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Wedgwood, Wedgwood & More Wedgwood! Upcoming Items in our July Fine Art Sale

These delightfully weird and wonderful Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks modelled as grotesque fish with tails in the air are set to set for £150-£300 at the Potteries Auctions Fine Art Sale this July The Potteries Auctions July Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July. …

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A Guide to Susie Cooper Pottery Markings

This delightful collection of Susie Cooper crown works, Burslem dinnerware (in the Dresden Spray design), comprising of tureen and covers, cups and saucers, sold in one of our Fine Art sales. It’s quality and design really is stunning. Susie Cooper was a household name in the Potteries during the 1920s through to the 1980s, with her ceramics …

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A Guide to Beswick Pottery Markings

Beswick pottery is renowned for producing high-quality porcelain figures, such as farm animals like this one. This gorgeous Beswick chestnut pony figurine sold for an amazing £1400 at our recent specialist Beswick and Royal Doulton auction. The wonderful Beswick pottery has always been a popular part of our auctions. We recently had one of the world’s largest Beswick …

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A Preview of our April Online Auction – McDonald’s Happy Meal Collectables and More!

There’s a range of McDonald’s collectable plastic shop advertising signs and toys available at our online auction this month, including popular names such as Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid and more. Our April sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation …

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A Guide to Martin Brothers Pottery Markings

‘Flamboyant’ is one of the best words used to describe the original style of The Martin Brothers pottery and stoneware. These stoneware musician imp figures sold for £1200 and £1800 each, respectively, at our September 2020 Fine Art sale. The History of The Martin Brothers and Their Work The Martin Brothers were four brothers who set up …

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A Guide to Royal Worcester Pottery & Porcelain Backstamps

The Royal Worcester name is widely known and respected. Wonderful pieces often appear in our auctions and these stunning vases are no exception. Hand painted with Highland Cattle by John Stinton, these sold for an incredible sum of £1500 in a recent auction. The History of Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is one of the oldest English porcelain manufacturers …

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Highlights from our Special Two-Day Beswick & Royal Doulton Auction

This gorgeous Beswick walking chocolate Labrador 3062B figure, Collectors Club Special 1993 edition, sold for a very impressive £880 We were incredibly privileged to help sell one of the world’s largest single owner collections of Beswick pieces at auction this month at our Silverdale showroom. The collection belonged to the late Bill Peck who lived …

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