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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Drum gifted to boy at bingo hall belonged to ‘Britain’s greatest jazz drummer’ Phil Seamen
A tom tom drum owned by ‘Britain’s greatest jazz drummer’ is set for auction after being given away at a bingo hall by…
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Giant painting in June Decorative Arts sale conjures up spring all year round
Colourful blossom lifts spirits in May but a giant floral artwork in Hansons’ Derbyshire saleroom makes every day feel like spring, writes Charles…
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8 Chinese ceramics lots to tempt bidders in May Fine Art Auction
Oriental riches abound in Hansons’ May 31 Fine Art sale at Staffordshire auction venue Bishton Hall. Here, consultant valuer Kim Wood shines the…
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Secret 1,000-strong coin collection – uncovered in Luton house – achieves thousands at auction
More than 1,000 coins found hidden all over a Bedfordshire house have sold for tens of thousands of pounds at auction. A…
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Vivienne Westwood’s ‘I’m not a terrorist’ T-shirt up for auction
A vintage T-shirt with a political message by iconic Derbyshire-born fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is set for auction in June. The…
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One chipped cup sells for thousands at auction thanks to Titanic link
One small, chipped cup found on a kitchen shelf has sold for thousands of pounds at auction. The cup, spotted by an…
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Discover secrets from the world of antiques with TV’s Charles Hanson in Powys
TV personality Charles Hanson is heading to Wales to reveal secrets from the world of antiques. Charles, a regular on shows like…
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Vintage designer watches can sell for thousands – got a windfall ticking away at home?
Search through your drawers for unwanted – or forgotten – watches because vintage finds can sell for thousands at auction. Designer makes…
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Unseen photos of secretive SAS soldiers during World War Two uncovered
Never-before-seen Second World War photos of SAS soldiers – a military unit swathed in secrecy – have been uncovered. They offer a…
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Art Nouveau brooch set to anchor hearts at auction – add your jewels to sparkling sale
A sparkling summer sale draws near at Hansons’ Oxfordshire saleroom with a trove of fine jewels and silver going under the hammer in June.
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Gift of Cup Final football could kick-start school’s playground dream
A prestigious football used in this year’s Carabao Cup Final at Wembley is being auctioned to help an East Staffordshire school transform its playground.
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Secret 1,000-strong coin collection found hidden in house thanks to collector’s passion
A stunned mother and daughter have found more than 1,000 coins – some dating back centuries – hidden all over their house.
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Woman auctioning Mary Quant leotard bought at 18 – and it stills fits like a glove at 61!
A woman is parting with her most treasured possession at the age of 61, a Mary Quant leotard bought to celebrate her 18th birthday…
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7 amazing lots in May Sports Auction including 1930 statue of ‘Mozart of football’
An incredible array of iconic items are coming up in the May 17 May Football in Focus & Sporting Memorabilia Auction. Here sale…
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Wizzard legend Roy Wood could make Christmas come early thanks to glittering chandelier
A glittering chandelier connected to Derby’s history and music legend Roy Wood is set to light up lives at auction. Roy, co-founder of…
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Come and join us at Hansons! Public auction previews and saleroom bidding are back
From education to making memories, Hansons Auctioneers are delighted to invite the public back into saleroom to experience the theatre, drama and romance…
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