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Renowned auctioneer Charles Hanson launches new saleroom in Hertfordshire
A ‘clear need for auction services’ has led Hansons Auctioneers to choose Hertfordshire as the location for its sixth saleroom. The Hanson Ross…
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What bidders want! Top lots in Oxfordshire’s June sale revealed
Everything from jewellery to centuries ancient British almanacs excelled in the June 2023 sale at Hanson Holloway’s Ross in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Here auctioneer…
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Monster Dutch clock – standing 8ft tall – among antique timepieces in June 30 Fine Art Auction
A ‘monster’ 18th century Dutch clock – standing 8ft tall – is among antique timepieces of distinction in Hansons’ June 30 Fine Art…
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Major Moorcroft pottery collection ‘worthy of museum’ could top £100,000 at auction
Rare Moorcroft pottery – including museum-worthy pieces – are set for auction thanks to a major single-owner collection which could achieve £100,000. Some…
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Haul of silver discovered in garage bought on whim by pensioner
A garage bought by chance by a pensioner is set to deliver an auction windfall after antique gems emerged among piles of bric-a-brac inside.
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Doll power, teddies, Action Man and Polly Pocket triumph in June toy sale
Doll power came to the fore in the June 7 Dolls, Toys and Teddy Bears sale at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire. Here consultant doll and…
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Demand for vintage clothes and textiles make auctions the height of fashion
Vintage clothing and textiles are in demand at auction as followers of fashion appreciate the style and quality of the past. Vintage…
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Car fans urged to make Bishton Hall their new motoring Mecca
A venue aiming to become a Mecca for car enthusiasts is urging people to take advantage of all it has to offer. Bishton…
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King Charles’ childhood drawings of ‘Mummy’ and ‘Papa’ sell for thousands – and show the world he ‘truly loved his mother’
Unique childhood drawings by King Charles of his parents have sold for tens of thousands of pounds, and the thrilled buyer says they reveal something…
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Medieval cannon turns up in garden rockery – and it could blow up bidding at auction
A 600-year-old medieval hand cannon dating back to circa 1400 could sell for thousands of pounds at auction after being used to decorate a…
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Watch worn by British adventurer destined to sell at record-breaking speed
A watch worn by an adventurer who made the most of every second of his life is set for auction. Coming up in…
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Sweet childhood drawings of ‘Mummy’ and ‘Papa’ by King Charles set for auction
Touching childhood drawings by King Charles III of his parents in grand attire have been discovered in a major collection of royal memorabilia. The crayon…
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Headmistress’s quirky collection of 900 pencils could write auction story
More than 900 pencils collected over decades by a former headmistress are set for auction. The pencils, in every colour and lead grade…
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Mittens worn by leader of 1953 British Everest Expedition reunited after decades apart
Mittens worn by British Everest expedition leader Sir John Hunt in 1953 have been reunited 70 years after the momentous mountain challenge. The quirky turn of fate…
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Stamp expert keen to assess your collections in bid to seal auction success
Hansons stamps valuer Alan Stead will host free valuation events at Hansons’ Derbyshire headquarters, Heage Lane, Etwall, near Derby, on June 9 and 29,…
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What bidders want! Artworks, furniture and ceramics that excelled in May
More then 1,000 lots went under the hammer in Hansons’ four-day May Antiques and Collectors sale. Here Adrian Kinton shares six lots from…
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Centuries-old gold coin and watch presented to British rally driver in 1970 sell for thousands at auction
A 400-year-old gold coin found among a pile of loose change and a watch presented to a British rally driver in 1970 raced to…
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Charles Hanson’s antiques experts set for summer treasure hunt in Warwickshire
If you’ve always wondered what that antique treasure, quirky collectable or piece of jewellery might be worth you can find out for free in Warwickshire.
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Cigar smoked by Churchill during WW2 discovered in glass jar
A cigar smoked by Sir Winston Churchill in wartime nearly 80 years ago has been found in a jar. The legendary leader gave…
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‘Fab Four of world of antiques’ set to bring show winning rave reviews to Devon
Four of Britain’s best known TV antiques experts are winning rave reviews for their their first-ever UK stage show – and promise a night…
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Gold charms bidders in May sales as bracelet soars to £6,100 in booming market
Gold prices are booming at auction with a single charm bracelet surpassing £6,000 at Hansons Auctioneers – and prices are expected to rise even…
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