Cottees Poole Pottery Auction

The thing with Poole is that it continually innovated and changed so that although the 'traditional ' range continued throughout the decades, other styles and designs were introduced that were very different. Twintone started in the 30's, freeform and contemporary in the 50's, the 60's saw a new studio range which became delphis - which also varied considerably between early delphis and late delphis - then there was Atlantis, aegean, stoneware animals and I guess you can add Living Glaze to the mix. Consequently ranges tend to go in and out of fashion, at the moment 50's is very fashionable and good pieces sell for a lot of money, stoneware animals were the vogue but now less so thus prices have dropped. The same with delphis in that it has been very collectable but has now become less so - maybe all those who wanted pieces have now bought enough. Therefore less people put their delphis into auction because they know it will not make as much as it might have a few years ago. Of course, quality pieces from whatever range will always be collectable. What makes something more collectable is difficult to say, collect what you like as Poole offers something for everyone. At the moment art deco and 50's are very trendy periods so that affects what people buy as well. Hope this helps.

No, nothing spectacular. But I've still got 43 lots marked to bid on ...

will you be at Cottees Gareth?

ppcollectables, TY for the reply. All understood. Yes some of the estimates seem low for the GS pieces. Methinks we will have to wait a little while for those stoneware animals to come back up.

while on the subject of the stoneware animals . i picked up what looks to me like a stoneware kingfisher on a lump of wood . i have seen them on ebay a few times but it is unmarked . to me it looks right and feels right but want to know is it right or maybe a trial piece?

22 Crawford St. wrote:ppcollectables, TY for the reply. All understood. Yes some of the estimates seem low for the GS pieces. Methinks we will have to wait a little while for those stoneware animals to come back up.

ppcollectables summed it up very well ... thx Nigel

will any forum members be attending the auction tomorrow? or did any go to the viewing today?

How were prices , did anyone go? I left a few normal bds for the GS stuff, assume they at least went well? Anyone?

I just left bids on some of the Gs post Poole pottery but have no idea how the auction went

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/realised-prices/cottees-auctions-limited/catalogue-id-2897401

Ahhh TYVM

thanks Lee   

I was the underbidder on three and nowhere near on the rest.
How did you guys get on?

got sunburnt spent too much time in the hot-tub and ate too much but recharged my batteries

I didn't even have any bids this time round ...

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cottees-auctions-limited/catalogue-id-2897402

I just had a quick browse through the catalogue and in my opinion it's the worst for quite some time

i have to agree . only one lot i am interested in and even then i don't think i will bother

sadly this month's auction is even worse in my opinion

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cottees-auctions-limited/catalogue-id-srcott10085

i agree. nothing that i really want , only stuff i would want to move on if i could get it dirt cheap which won't happen ( doubt it anyway )

Not much for the Delphis / Studio collector but some middling-good '30's stuff and a few pieces of Atlantis / Karen Brown to look at. I'll be there anyway!

Not very impressive at all this time round ... distinct lack of studio pieces although there are a few nice Atlantis items ...

It all depends on what your favourite period is. People have said to me that they think there is a good selection - but they are more interested in the 20's and 30's pieces. No real 'top notch' lots except for the Gazelle vase, lot 370. We'll be going as usual as we always stop for a few days nearby ( rspb reserve, the best pub in the south of england nearby etc. ). I live near Camberley and would be willing to collect any items that anyone has purchased on line which can then be picked up from me.

Did you guys get anything good at the auction? I forgot all about it until now

nothing really interested me i didn't bother. watched about the first hour on-line and prices were up and down

I have been holding back from buying Poole pottery on ebay saving my money for the upcoming Gene Thompson auction but I just looked through all the lots advertised on The-Saleroom and can only assume the best pieces were sold privately

It could be Dan although I have no idea what else might have been in the collection. I certainly see enough good pieces and whilst the early tiles and the 1920's and 30's animal type stuff is not for me there are a lot of collectors who are happy to pay good money for what are rare items. I've got my eye on a no. of other pieces.
As I will be there on the day and later at Peterborough I could arrange to collect any items that have been won and bring them up to P'boro in Oct.