Welcome to Cato Crane Auctioneers

Founded in 1985 by John Crane, Cato Crane has its origins in the 19th century Liverpool shipbuilding firm of ‘Cato Miller and Co’ and ‘Edwin Bathurst’s Benthall and Broseley Potteries’ in Shropshire.

As senior partner, John Crane has over 35 years experience in valuing and selling works of art and antiques. John is also a well known television and radio personality and writes for regional, national and specialist publications.

Cato Crane hold auctions every month within the Stanhope Street auction rooms. Specialist auctions are held in other locations.

EXTREMELY RARE!! Wedgwood “PORTLAND VASE” Black Basalt With 22 Carat Gold Low Relief Decoration.  One Of Only Thirteen Made Between The Years 2007 & 2008.  Sold In Our March Auction For £1,700 Plus VAT & Premium

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• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  25

  Aug

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, china, pictures, prints, toys, ephemera, clocks, silver and gold, jewellery, books plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  02

  Sep

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing 1st September 11am - 4pm

  Approx. 400 - 500 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, pictures & prints, ephemera, silver and gold, jewellery, Collectibles plus much more

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  08

  Sep

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, china, pictures, prints, toys, ephemera, clocks, silver and gold, jewellery, books plus much more

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  22

  Sep

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, china, pictures, prints, toys, ephemera, clocks, silver and gold, jewellery, books plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  07

  Oct

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing Tuesday 6th 11am-4pm

  Details to be announced

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  13

  Oct

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, china, pictures, prints, toys, ephemera, clocks, silver and gold, jewellery, books plus much more

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS AUCTION

  Tue

  27

  Oct

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200+ lots

  An Interesting mix of general and antique household furniture, ceramics, glassware, books and collectibles

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  04

  Nov

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing Tuesday 3rd 11am-4pm

  450 LOTS

  A Selection of Antique & Modern Furniture, Silver & Jewellery, Ceramics, Figures inc. Lladro & Royal Doulton, Pictures, Glassware, and Collectibles

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  10

  Nov

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, china, pictures, prints, toys, ephemera, clocks, silver and gold, jewellery, books plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  02

  Dec

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing Tuesday 1st 11am-4pm

  Details to be announced

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  15

  Dec

  2015
  Starts at 10:30 amViewing on morning of sale from 9am

  Approx. 200 lots

  Furniture, ceramics, glassware, china, pictures, prints, toys, ephemera, clocks, silver and gold, jewellery, books plus much more

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Entries invited for our upcoming auctions, please call into the saleroom for a FREE verbal valuation on any items that you are interested in selling. Valuations held most days between Monday and Friday (except on Auction and Viewing days) between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm but please call ahead of visit to ensure a valuer will be available to meet with you. Home visits also available. Call us today for more details on 0151 709 5559 or email with any enquiries via info@catocrane.co.uk or by using the Online Enquiry Form.

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