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Signed 1966 World Cup Final Programme to go under the hammer

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Football fans dreaming of England’s glory days will want to keep Thursday 12th March firmly in their diaries, as Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones’ Specialist Collectors Auction will include an exceptional line-up of pre and post-war football memorabilia.Perhaps the most exciting of around 25 carefully curated lots is what can only be described as a true piece of footballing history – a 1966 World Cup Final programme for the historic England…

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The hammer strikes back: Star Wars toys perform well at auction

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It seems the force is still strong among Star Wars collectors, with a pair of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi toys putting in a strong performance at Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones’ recently. Among the highlights was Lot 438, a Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Scout Walker Vehicle, complete with its original box, which marched its way to a hammer price of £100. Condition and originality remain key factors…

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Winter Antiques Auction Sale Report

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Our Winter Antiques Auction drew the year to a close in fine style in our Staffordshire saleroom. A diverse catalogue of over 700 lots once again showcased the wide range of objects we regularly consign, from ecclesiastical and historical curios to fine furniture, jewellery, silver, decorative arts and collectables. Among the highlights was Lot 671, a striking full-size brass eagle lectern featuring a dedication engraving dated 1922. Despite lacking its…

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Gold continues to shine at auction

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We saw strong prices for gold in our recent Winter Antiques Auction, with a 9ct gold charm bracelet selling for £1,700, a hallmarked 9ct double Albert watch chain making £1,200, and a hallmarked 18ct gold pocket watch also achieving £1,200. With demand remaining high, now could be the perfect time to discover what your gold jewellery is really worth. Free valuations available by appointment at our sale room in Penkridge,…

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Local Joule’s Brewery enamel signs set to go under the hammer in Penkridge

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Seven metal signs – all produced by renowned Birmingham makers Stainton & Hulme Ltd – and emblazoned with Staffordshire brewery Joule’s branding – have been consigned by a local collector from Stone, just a few miles from Cuttlestones’ Penkridge saleroom. With original Joule’s memorabilia increasingly sought after, each sign is expected to achieve in excess of £100 when they appear in the Winter Antiques Auction on Thursday 4th December. Auctioneer…

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Stafford executions list sparks social media storm – and sells to local bidder

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A quirky printed list charting executions at Stafford between 1793 and 1907 – offered as part of a lot featuring other execution-related ephemera – has sold at Cuttlestones Auctioneers for £170 to a local bidder from Uttoxeter. The lot, which caused quite a stir on social media in the run-up to the sale, detailed over a century of capital punishments carried out in Stafford. The first entry dated from 1793,…

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Sale Report: Summer Antiques Auction

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It was another busy day in the Penkridge saleroom for our Summer Antiques Auction, as a diverse 565-lot catalogue drew bidders from far and wide. From barn-find motorcycles and wartime heroism to gold jewellery, nostalgic toys and rare Pokémon cards, the catalogue reflected the breadth of interest across the collecting community. Among the standout lots was Lot 543, a 1949 Vincent HRD Series C Rapide Motorcycle which, despite being in…

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Legacy of Doxey lad’s heroic WWII efforts to sell at Staffordshire auction

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A D.F.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross) awarded to Doxey lad William Joseph Willshaw for heroics during WWII is set to come under the hammer, alongside other medals he attained, photographs and ephemera telling his story, at Penkridge auction house Cuttlestones on Thursday, 19th June 2025. Joe’s story…Born on 8th August 1921 in Doxey, Stafford William – known as Joe – Willshaw attended King Edward’s School in Stafford. War broke out in…

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Pokémon folder & cards sell for £1,000 at Staffordshire auction

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When you think of items in demand at auction houses, you’d be forgiven for thinking of fine works of art, antique furniture or fine silverware – but 90s collectable toys might not be top of your list. However, at Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones’ recent Spring Antiques Sale it was an original Pokémon hardback folder containing approx. 150 Pokémon cards, including a complete base set, that got nostalgic bidders hot under…

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