Hansons Auctioneers are open for consignments, collections, deliveries and virtual valuations by appointment. All Covid regulations will be strictly adhered to.
Entries are invited for our 2021 sales. Our online-only auctions, supported by our contactless click-and-collect service and in-house postage department, are operating as normal but some services may be subject to change due to Covid. Any alterations to sale dates will appear on our Auction Calendar.
To discuss valuations, consignments or items you may wish to sell or to arrange a FREE Covid-safe home visit valuation please contact one of our four auction centres:
- DERBYSHIRE, East Midlands, Yorkshire: [email protected] | 01283 733988 or 07725 514855
- BISHTON HALL, Staffordshire/West Midlands: [email protected] | 01283 733988 or 07725 514855
- OXFORDSHIRE, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire: [email protected] | 01295 817777 or 07968 732166.
- LONDON, Surrey and the South East: [email protected] | 07469 353077
Items can be posted for valuation/assessment with a view to consignment to auction. Send them to: Hansons, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6LS but please contact us first to ensure the object is suitable for auction by emailing [email protected]
How Hansons operates with tier/lockdown regulations in force
- Though our salerooms are closed to the public all services are available by appointment
- As our auctions take place online-only behind closed doors, our sales schedule will, where possible, operate as normal across our four salerooms
- A drop-off delivery service is available for the valuation of items by appointment only.
- Contactless collections/deliveries are available by appointment
- Free home visits are available – contact details above
- Our in-house postage department is operating as normal. To enquire, email [email protected]
- Contactless appointments can be arranged for the collection of purchased lots by contacting any saleroom as follows: Etwall, Derbyshire HQ: 07469 353076 or email [email protected] | London: 07469 353077 or email [email protected] | Bishton Hall, Staffs: [email protected] | Banbury, Oxfordshire: 01295 817777 or email [email protected]
Upcoming online-only auctions
Our online-only sales achieved record-breaking results since in 2020. To find out about future sales please view our Auction Calendar.
How to enjoy our online-only sales
You can watch, browse or bid in Hansons’ auctions from the comfort of your home using a computer, tablet or smart phone via our own online FREE bidding platform – www.hansonslive.co.uk. We have 25,000 registered bidders and there is NO ONLINE BIDDING SURCHARGE with hansonslive. You can also bid live in all our auctions at www.the-saleroom.com.
Need extra information about a lot?
Please request a condition report and/or more images by emailing the Hansons auction centre running the sale featuring the lot you are interested in: Derbyshire: [email protected] | Bishton Hall, Staffs: [email protected] | London: [email protected] | Banbury, Oxfordshire: [email protected]
How to bid online
Please visit www.hansonslive.co.uk and click on ‘Create Account’ to register to bid in our sales. You can bid on any lot as soon as a catalogue is published and/or during the live auction itself. Alternatively, you can register to bid at www.thesaleroom.com. Important: There is no online surcharge if you bid on Hansonslive – Hansons have 25,000 registered bidders worldwide.
Telephone/Commission bids
We accept telephone bids or commission bids on all lots in our auction. However, all phone line requests must be received by 4pm the day before the lot is due to be auctioned. Phone lines will be limited and offered on a ‘first come – first served’ basis. Please be aware that by booking a telephone line you are agreeing to bid at the lowest estimate of the lot. Contact the Hansons saleroom holding the auction to book a telephone line or arrange a commission bid:
Derbyshire: [email protected]
Bishton Hall, Staffs: [email protected]
London: [email protected]
Banbury, Oxfordshire: [email protected]
Viewing Notice
Public auction previews are not taking place due to Covid-19 but some private viewings are available by appointment. If you wish to enquire about a private viewing, please contact the relevant saleroom.
Payments for purchases
Payments for purchases can be made by bank transfer to:
Natwest client account number: 18525679
Sort code: 54-10-56
Please reference your invoice number
Contactless collection/postage of items purchased
We offer an in-house postage department to despatch items post-auction and can advise on courier services. Postage enquiries: [email protected]
To book a collection slot for an item purchased at auction in Etwall, Derbyshire, please telephone: 07469 353076 or email [email protected]
For collection from Banbury | [email protected] | 01295 817777
For collection from Bishton Hall, Staffs | [email protected]
For collection from London | [email protected] | 0207 018 9300 or 07469 353077
Please note, items must be paid for before collection and proof of payment provided. If you have a payment query, please email: [email protected]
Accounts
Our accounts department is operating as normal. Email: [email protected] or phone 01283 733988.
Virtual Valuations – how we can help you remotely
- Email images of your objects/information to: [email protected]
- Arrange a real-time assessment of all types of antiques, including major/large collections. You can book a WhatsApp video call, Facetime or Skype appointment, by calling 07725 514855 or emailing [email protected].
Hansons’ head of jewellery Helen Smith.
We value all manner of antiques and collectables. To arrange a free valuation, please contact one of our specialist valuers:
- Jewellery, silver and watches | Helen Smith | [email protected]
- Paintings, prints and Fine Art | Adrian Rathbone | [email protected]
- Coins, banknotes and militaria | William Hayward | [email protected]
- Asian ceramics and works of art | Charles Hanson | [email protected]
- Historica | Adam Staples | [email protected] or Alan Smith | [email protected]
- Furniture | Edward Rycroft | [email protected]
- Curated ceramics | Dr Richard Halliday | [email protected]
- Medals and militaria | William Hayward | [email protected]
- Toys, railwayana, gaming | Steve Fulford | [email protected] or David Wilson-Turner | [email protected]
- Wine, whisky and port and music memorabilia | Josh McCarthy | [email protected]
- Books, maps, works on paper | Jim Spencer | [email protected]
- Textiles | Notty Hornblower | [email protected]
House Visits/Collection of items across the UK
Our four auction centres can assist/advise/provide free quotes for house clearance/downsizing and the collection of items. Please contact:
- DERBYSHIRE, East Midlands, Yorkshire: [email protected] | 01283 733988 or 07725 514855
- BISHTON HALL, Staffordshire/West Midlands: [email protected] | 07725 514855
- OXFORDSHIRE, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire: [email protected] | 01295 817777 or 07968 732166.
- LONDON, Surrey and the South East: [email protected] | 07469 353077
