Local Pot Banks

Local Pot Banks

Stoke-on-Trent Potters Spotlight

Stoke-on-Trent has a rich history steeped in pottery and artistry. But it’s not just a historical tale; it’s a living, breathing canvas of talented local artists and potters who continue to shape the city’s vibrant arts scene. Join us as we take a closer look at Stoke-on-Trent’s local artists and potters, where tradition meets innovation …

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18th & 19th Century Staffordshire Pottery For Auction

Staffordshire Pottery and Porcelain refers to both specific potteries and a style of pottery and just the region from which certain antique collectable porcelain has originated from!  Potteries Auctions has been selling 18th and 19th century Staffordshire Pottery from within the heart of Staffordshire for over twenty five years and has amassed vast knowledge in …

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Hammersley China For Auction

Located in the Potteries, Hammersley were producers of fine bone chinaware and was best known for its floral styles and patterns. Hammersley China at auction is popular and highly valuable, with many items passing through our auctioneer doors. It’s also often of particular interest to anyone in the Potteries local area. Potteries Auctions can identify and …

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Wedgwood Pottery & Porcelain Figures For Auction

Wedgwood pottery has remained collectable since its founding by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759. Potteries Auctions has been selling Wedgwood Jasperware, tableware and collectable ceramics for over 25 years, and has amassed vast knowledge in this incredibly diverse field. We can identify and provide valuations on a wide range of Wedgwood pieces, from the functional to …

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Susie Cooper Ceramics For Auction

Susie Cooper was one of the most prolific and successful ceramic designers, whose career spanned over 7 decades and encompassed the iconic periods of the 20th-century, including the ever popular Art Deco handpainted patterns of the 1920s and early 1930s. Susie Cooper items always generate a lot of interest at auction, particularly from the Asian …

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Spode China For Auction

Josiah Spode was responsible for perfecting two extremely important techniques that were crucial to the worldwide success of the English pottery industry, namely transfer printing and developing the formula for fine bone china. The development of transfer printing led to the launch of the Blue Italian range, a very popular range along with Woodland and …

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Shelley Pottery For Auction

Shelley pottery is probably best known for its fine bone china and ‘Art Deco’ fashionable tea ware, including the “dainty cup”. Shelley is currently very popular in the Asian market. Potteries Auctions can identify and provide valuations on a wide range of Shelley pottery pieces. Popular Shelley Items at Auction Whether you are looking to buy or …

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Royal Worcester Pottery For Auction

Royal Worcester was established in 1751 and is thought to be one of the oldest English porcelain brands still in existence today. Royal Worcester has for centuries been synonymous with quality, and its hand painted plates, vases and dinnerwares are always prized in our auctions. Potteries Auctions can identify and provide valuations on a wide range of …

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Royal Doulton Pottery For Auction

We have been successfully selling Royal Doulton pottery here at Potteries Auctions for over 25 years. As we’re based in The Potteries, it has been an integral part of every one of our sales since the beginning, and we have a huge database of clients who are interested in buying and selling ware from this …

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Royal Crown Derby Pottery For Auction

Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturers, based in Osmaston Road, Derby. The company is known for its high-quality bone china and has been producing tableware and ornamental ware since 1750. Potteries Auctions can identify and provide valuations on a wide range of Royal Crown Derby pottery at auction. Popular Royal Crown …

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Moorcroft Pottery For Auction

Moorcroft pottery has been highly prized by collectors since the 1800’s and is still exceptionally collectable today. We sell Moorcroft pottery with varying degrees of rarity in every auction. You will find Moorcroft pottery at auction in 90% of our sales. With its vast diversity in age, pattern, shape and form, there’s something to suit …

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Clarice Cliff Ceramics For Auction

Clarice Cliff was one of the world’s most influential ceramics artists, and her works regularly feature in our auctions. Clarice Cliff’s Art Deco ceramic designs are highly distinctive in style, which led to her becoming a leading brand at the Burslem pottery Wilkinson’s, at which she worked. A contemporary of Charlotte Rhead and Susie Cooper, …

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Beswick Figures & Animals For Auction

Beswick Pottery, otherwise known as J. W. Beswick, was a pottery manufacturer founded in 1892 and his sons John and Gilbert in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.  Best known for high-quality figurines such as race horses and champion dogs, Beatrix Potter inspired figurines and other characters as diverse as farm animals and Disney characters, pieces are highly collectable. …

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A Brief History Of Royal Crown Derby

A 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. The company is known for its high-quality bone china and has been producing items of tableware and ornamental ware since 1750. Lots 475 & …

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