From Gold Sovereigns to Whimsical Wade: October at Potteries Auctions
October delivers an extraordinary lineup at Potteries Auctions, where over 1,600 lots spanning five specialist sales promise something exceptional for every collector. From investment-grade gold coins to beloved Beatrix Potter figurines, there is a huge variety for collectors to enjoy.
Gold Coins & Banknotes
Left to right: Lot 10 and Lot 17 in the Coins & Banknotes auction on Thursday 9th October
The standout sale this October features 90 lots of coins and currency, headlined by museum-quality gold pieces that combine precious metal value with historical significance. Lot 10, a George V Gold Five Pound Piece from 1911 weighing 40g, carries an estimate of £2,800-£3,800, representing both the coronation year and solid investment potential.
Victorian collectors shouldn’t miss Lot 11, an 1887 Victoria Gold Two Pound piece (£1,100-£1,600), while American gold enthusiasts can pursue Lot 17, a $10 US gold coin from 1902. Lot 86 offers something truly special: a 2016 Five Pound gold coin (5 sovereign), weighing nearly 40g and presented in its polished wooden box with certificate, estimated at £2,500-£5,000.
Beatrix Potter’s Beswick Rarities
Left to right: Lot 22 and Lot 24 in the Beatrix Potter, Bunnykins & Storybook Figurines
Sixty lots of Beatrix Potter Beswick figures represent a focused collector’s dream. The crown jewel is Lot 22, the ultra-rare ‘Duchess with Flowers’ BP-2, with estimates reaching £400-£800. This elusive piece rarely appears at auction, making it a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition opportunity for serious Potter collectors.
Lot 24 presents the charming ‘This Pig Had a Bit of Meat’ P4030 on gold backstamp (£150-£300), showing the quirky characters that made Beatrix Potter’s world so beloved.
Wade Wonderland
Lot 18 from the Wade Wonders auction on Thursday 9th October
Seventy-nine lots celebrate Wade pottery’s playful legacy, from the iconic 1950s Elephant Train to the complete Popeye collection featuring Brutus, Olive Oyl, and Wimpy, all boxed with certificates. The Tetley Tea collectables, including cookie jar, money box, and cruet set, capture British advertising history in ceramic form.
Vintage 1950s Snippets feature miniature ships like the Mayflower, Santa Maria, and Revenge, while Hansel and Gretel figures demonstrate Wade’s storytelling charm that defined mid-century British ceramics.
Contemporary Moorcroft and Fine Antiques
Lot 325, Lot 735 and Lot 216 in the 20th Century Pottery, Collectables & Jewellery on Friday 10th October
The main sale of 862 lots features 109 Moorcroft pieces, including stunning Rachel Bishop plates, both the ‘Butterfly’ on cream ground and ‘Poppy’ on dark blue showcase why Bishop remains one of Moorcroft’s most collected contemporary designers.
Royal Doulton collectors can pursue two rare Mansion House Dwarf figures (£200-£400 each), while Coalport’s English Rose Collection offers limited edition Lady figurines, including Lady Sylvia and Marlena, in pristine condition (£200-£600 per lot).
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