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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• 2017
• 2018

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  11

  Jan

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING TUESDAY 10th 11am-4pm

  OVER 550 LOTS TO INCLUDE:
  FURNITURE, SILVER AND GOLD, JEWELLERY, PICTURES AND PRINTS, CLOCKS, CERAMICS, GLASSWARE, CHINA, BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS, MIRRORS, TOYS
  PLUS MUCH MORE

• 2 DAY ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  07

  Feb

  2017

  Wed

  08

  Feb

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 6th 11am-4pm

  Over 850 Lots over 2 Days to include:
  antique and modern furniture and furnishings, gold and silver, jewellery, clocks (including longcase) and watches (including Patek Philippe watch), pictures and prints, ceramics, china, glassware, toys, coins (including sovereigns), books
  plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  08

  Mar

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 6th & TUESDAY 7th 11am-4pm

  Approx. 600 Lots to include:
  furniture and furnishings, jewellery, gold and silver, ceramics, china, pictures and prints, clocks and watches, coins, toys, books, collectables
  plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  04

  Apr

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 3rd 11am-4pm

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  18

  Apr

  2017
  Starts at 11:00 amVIEWING ON EASTER MONDAY BETWEEN 10am-1pm AND ON MORNING OF SALE FROM 9am

  OVER 500 LOTS TO INCLUDE:
  FURNITURE, JEWELLERY INCLUDING AMBER, SILVER AND GOLD, WATCHES AND CLOCKS, PICTURES AND PRINTS, CERAMICS INCLUDING FIGURINES, CHINA, GLASSWARE
  PLUS MUCH MORE

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  10

  May

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING Tuesday 9th 11am-4pm

  Over 500 lots
  to include furniture, jewellery, gold and silver, coins, pictures and prints, ceramics, glassware, militaria, clocks and watches, musical instruments
  plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  06

  Jun

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 5th 11am-4pm

  Over 600 Lots to include:
  furniture, pictures, gold and silver, jewellery, clocks and watches, cameras, china, ceramics, books, toys, coins, militaria
  plus much more

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  04

  Jul

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 3rd 11am-4pm

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  01

  Aug

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 31st JULY 11am-4pm

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Tue

  05

  Sep

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING MONDAY 4th 11am-4pm

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  11

  Oct

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING TUESDAY 10th 11am-4pm

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  15

  Nov

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING TUESDAY 14th 11am-4pm

• ANTIQUES, FINE ART & COLLECTORS

  Wed

  13

  Dec

  2017
  Starts at 10:30 amVIEWING Tuesday 12th 11am-4pm

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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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