Queen Victoria paintings – found in cottage – show colourful side of woman in black
Two original paintings by Queen Victoria which showcase her artistic talent – and love of colour – have been discovered in a cottage…
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Could designer fashions in your wardrobe fund summer fun? Turn chilly winter days into auction treasure hunts
Here, Hansons’ Textiles and Fashion consultant Virginia Ewart offers inspiration to turn unwanted vintage clothing and textiles into cash. When you’re stuck…
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Delve into your attic! Your vintage toybox finds could net you hundreds of pounds
Hansons’ dolls, teddy bear specialist Janet Rawnsley advises on the childhood toys that could pave the way to an auction windfall. The…
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Unique Cognac set for auction – the only bottle in the world – even has its own name
A heaven-sent bottle of Maison Bisquit Cognac could spark a bidding frenzy among collectors keen to secure a unique investment. To underline its…
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Make your escape in a very cool camper with army credentials!
If you fantasise abut escaping the not so great British winter, huge energy bills and rising food prices perhaps it’s time to make…
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Discovery of Queen Victoria’s letter box – with Christmas card inside – highlights importance of flagging festive tradition
The discovery of Queen Victoria’s royal post box – with a festive card inside – has underlined the importance of preserving Christmas traditions…
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Hot auction lots! The everyday items in most homes that could bag you cash in 2023
Fed up with soaring inflation and sky-high energy bills? If the answer’s yes there’ s a way to beat the January blues –…
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Railway engineer’s ‘extraordinary’ Chinese treasures gathered a century ago set for auction
An extraordinary collection of Chinese ceramics, bronzes and works of art is set for auction (Jan 9, 2023) thanks to a railway engineer’s…
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‘Pristine’ Winston Churchill cigar given to RAF doctor 60 years ago set for auction
A cigar given by Sir Winston Churchill to an RAF doctor who helped him after he broke his leg in France could sell…
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Militaria specialist joins team of valuers at Staffordshire saleroom Bishton Hall
Militaria specialist Nick Thompson has joined the team of valuers at Hansons’ Staffordshire saleroom Bishton Hall. And from January 2023 he will…
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Boy’s portrait from 1626 could sell for tens of thousands after being found in cottage
A forgotten 400-year-old portrait of a boy in an elaborate full-length gown has been discovered hidden away in a Surrey cottage. The…
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Feast of fine antique clocks set for auction offer chance to celebrate craftsmanship and ingenuity
As midnight approaches on New Year’s Eve millions of eyes will be on Big Ben and a multitude clocks and watches as we…
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Antique and vintage jewellery on course to sail to saleroom victory in 2023
If Hansons had to make an auction prediction for 2023 it would be that all types of jewellery – vintage and antique – will…
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Diamond gift from Queen Victoria sparkles in Oxfordshire auction
A diamond brooch given to a maid of honour who served Queen Victoria delivered a grand result at auction in Oxfordshire. The brooch,…
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Two original paintings by renowned equestrian artist Daniel Crane gallop into January sales
Important original paintings by Daniel Crane, one of the world’s leading equestrian artists, are set for auction in January. Daniel’s work is coveted by…
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Special auction raises thousands of pounds to help save lives in Derby
special auction to help save lives in Derby and across the county has raised thousands of pounds. Hansons Auctioneers hosted the fundraiser…
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‘Rarest Harry Potter book ever seen’ – found in loft – could deliver magical result at auction
A Harry Potter-mad teenager won the rarest Potter book ever seen by a books expert – and it could deliver a magical result…
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5 top lots in Oxfordshire Auction including Queen Victoria brooch brimming with diamonds
A diamond-set brooch featuring a portrait of a young Queen Victoria as is set to dazzle antique jewellery lovers at auction in December. The item,…
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Double Diamond works wonders to honour Burton-on-Trent’s brewing heritage
Double Diamond works wonders as anyone old enough to recall the famous beer’s 1970s advertising campaign will know. Advertising is key to…
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5 lots to unleash childhood nostalgia in Christmas sale – chosen by dolls expert Janet Rawnsley
Childhood nostalgia comes to the fore in Hansons’ November 30 Christmas Splendour Sale of Vintage Toys: Dolls, Dolls House and Teddy Bears…
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Watch given by King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley to his best man and lifelong friend set for auction
A unique watch gifted by King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley to close friend Marty Lacker to mark the star’s wedding…
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