Cuttlestones Auction Rooms, Penkridge, Staffordshire
A diverse array of fine and collectable lots saw enthusiastic bidding at our recent Spring Antique & Collectors’ Auction held at our Penkridge saleroom. From mid-century artworks to vintage collectables, coins, silverware – and even a classic moped – the sale drew strong interest from bidders both online and in person. Here are some of the standout lots that stole the show throughout the diverse catalogue…
Artworks & prints prove popular
Art enthusiasts were treated to an impressive selection, with works by some noted artists – and a retro icon – fetching strong prices.
- Lot 3 – AFTER PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973), ‘Seated Model of a King’, an unsigned coloured lithograph on paper from an edition of 1500, framed and glazed, achieved a hammer price of £600.
- Lot 17 – VLADIMIR TRETCHIKOFF (1913-2006), ‘Chinese Girl’, a mid-century print on board, well-surpassing its estimate of £40-£60 to hammer at £140.
- Lot 18 – VLADIMIR TRETCHIKOFF (1913-2006), ‘Miss Wong’, another mid-century print on board, edged slightly higher, selling for £150.
- Lot 55 – L. VERNON (XX), ‘Study of a West Highland Terrier’, a signed oil on canvas, drew strong competition and hammered at £250.
Collectors’ items command strong interest
Rare and nostalgic collectables – including some less ‘conventional’ lots – proved highly sought-after, with several exceeding pre-sale expectations.
- Lot 101 – An original Pokémon hardback folder containing approx. 150 Pokémon cards, including a complete base set, smashed its £50-£100 estimate, hammering at an astounding £1,000.
- Lot 129 – A collection of twenty pop music tour/concert programmes, featuring The Who, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, and other iconic rock acts, fetched £250.
- Lot 130 – A collection of over thirty-five pop music tour/concert programmes, including The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Genesis, saw the hammer fall at £210.
- Lot 215 – A vintage gentleman’s Grana military wristwatch, stamped W.W.W. M3196, achieved a solid £320.
- Lot 223 – A George VI 1825 sovereign, reached an impressive £1,900.
- Lot 224 – A William IV 1834 half sovereign, fetched £900.
Silverware shines bright
Silverware collectors were again out in force, with several lots commanding strong bidding.
- Lot 273 – A hallmarked silver Campagna urn-style twin-handled wine cooler by John Watson & Son (Sheffield, 1838), sold for £2,500.
- Lot 274 – A fine hallmarked silver twin-handled wine cooler by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd (London, 1901), realised £1,700.
- Lot 275 – A stylish and impressive hallmarked silver six-piece tea and coffee service, a matched set with pieces dating from 1931 and 1932, hammered at £3,200.
- Lot 300 – A hallmarked silver twin-handled serving tray by Walker & Hall (Sheffield, 1919), achieved £1,700.
- Lot 302 – A canteen of contemporary designer hallmarked silver cutlery by Paul Harrison (London, 1971), reached £2,000.
Furniture, decorative arts & curiosities
Strong demand was evident across an eclectic mix of furniture and decorative arts – including a former star of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and some local gems from the Coalport factory…
- Lot 320 – A brass church eagle lectern, originally filmed for Antiques Roadshow in 2012, soared past its £300-£500 estimate, hammering at £750.
- Lot 358 – Sixty-two assorted Victorian and later tiles, including Art Nouveau and Delft examples, sold for £290.
- Lot 360 – S. Melani, a French Art Deco bust of a young lady looking skyward, achieved £120.
- Lot 369 – A jewelled Coalport cup and saucer, featuring turquoise jewelling on a gilt background, realised £320.
- Lot 370 – A jewelled Coalport cabinet cup and saucer, with an indistinct Bailey, Banks & Biddle stamp, also hammered at £320.
Fine Wines, spirits & luxury items
Vintage wines and commemorative silver had the bidders out in force, with the enduring appeal of items relating to the ill-fated Royal marriage of Chales & Diana once again in evidence…
- Lot 334 – A bottle of Porto Krohn Colheita de 1970, realised £95.
- Lot 335 – A bottle of Graham’s Malvedos 1965 Vintage Port, exceeded expectations at £150.
- Lot 606 – A Mappin & Webb commemorative silver desk clock (38/210), celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, secured £850.
Classic & vintage finds continue to impress
Quirky, rare, and nostalgic pieces rounded off the highlights of this sale, including an impressive Victorian desk and that classic vintage moped…
- Lot 633 – A Victorian burr walnut piano-top Davenport desk, drew considerable interest, achieving £700.
- Lot 644 – A 19th-century cast water feature, featuring a cherub and swans, commanded £850.
- Lot 646 – A part-restored 1967 Raleigh Runabout Model RM6 moped, a unique addition to the auction, sold for £400.
Looking to unlock the value of your assets? We are now accepting consignments for upcoming sales at our auction house in Penkridge; located between Stafford and Wolverhampton and easily accessible from J13 of the M6 so ideally placed for submissions from across Staffordshire, Shropshire and the West Midlands.
If you have items you wish to sell, contact us via email at valuations@cuttlestones.co.uk, WhatsApp us at 07949 603872, or call us on 01785 714905 to arrange a free, no-obligation valuation.
Stay tuned for details of our next specialist auctions, and we look forward to seeing you in the saleroom soon!
