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Iconic signs made for cult TV comedy The League of Gentlemen spark ‘crazy’ interest
Iconic signs made for cult TV comedy The League of Gentlemen – which had to be painted ‘as badly as possible’ – could sell for…
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8 star autographs up for auction include Beatles – thanks to John Lennon’s carpenter – Bowie, Hendrix and Gallagher brothers
A brush with stardom decades ago can spark a windfall decades later – especially if your uncle was John Lennon’s carpenter! In the rock and roll world of antiques and collectables a simple piece of paper can sometimes net a small fortune…
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9 dazzling lots in June 17 auction chosen by Head of Jewellery Helen Smith
Dazzling gems always emerge in our monthly Jewellery, Silver and Watches auction. Here, Head of Jewellery and Associate Director Helen Smith picks out 9 of…
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Roald Dahl letter revealing secret to good storytelling sells for THOUSANDS
An important handwritten letter by Roald Dahl – considered one of the world’s best storytellers – has smashed its estimate at auction. The…
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Weather expert’s letters from Scott’s Antarctic Expedition spark bidding storm – as forecast!
Letters from a Derby weather expert offering fresh insight into Scott’s ill-fated Antarctic Terra Nova Expedition in 1910-1913 have been snapped up at auction. Two…
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10 top Library Auction lots – chosen by books expert Jim Spencer
Here Jim Spencer, Hansons’ Associate Director and Head of Books and Works on Paper, picks out 10 of his favourite lots coming up for auction…
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Sign of good times! Find sparks memories of quirky Derbyshire zoo a century ago
An amazing piece of Derbyshire history has just arrived in the saleroom – and reminded me that no matter how wild an idea may appear,…
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Letters from Derby meteorologist on Captain’s Scott’s Antarctic Expedition uncovered
Letters penned by a Derby weather expert during Captain Scott’s ill-fated Antarctic Terra Nova Expedition in 1910-1913 have been discovered. Sir George Simpson (1878-1965), a…
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If you love cake and antiques new tearoom at Bishton Hall is your dream destination
If you love homemade cakes and antiques a new Staffordshire tearoom could satisfy your cravings for history and good food.
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Jewellery expert promoted to associate director at Hansons Auctioneers
Helen, who joined Hansons as a general jewellery valuer at the firm’s Derbyshire headquarters in 2016, has risen through the ranks during a ‘busy and fulfilling five years’ at the company.
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Painting found in Midlands school sparks international bidding battle – and sells for tens of thousands
An Oriental painting discovered in a Midlands school sparked a fierce international bidding battle at auction – and smashed its estimate to smithereens. The colourful…
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Chance to drink from Nelson’s coffee cup – the legend of the seas?
A coffee cup believed to have been used by Admiral Lord Nelson is expected to get bids sailing in at Hansons’ Connoisseur Ceramics Auction…
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KATE BLISS to host free jewellery valuation event in Derbyshire this June
TV personality and jewellery expert Kate Bliss is heading to Derbyshire to help people unleash an auction windfall. The familiar face from TV’s Bargain Hunt…
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Why something nearly EVERYONE has at home can be top of the auction lots!
People often ask what to look out for around the house to gain auction success but tend to overlook the most obvious thing – jewellery!…
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6 top lots in Hansons’ Connoisseur Ceramics sale – chosen by Dr Richard Halliday
Here Hansons Auctioneers’ ceramics and glassware expert Dr Richard Halliday picks favourite six lots in the Curated and Connoisseur Ceramics Auction at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire,…
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Rich array of connoisseur ceramics come to auction in June
Hansons Auctioneers are proud to present the latest Curated and Connoisseur Ceramics Auction on June 9 at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire, writes Dr Richard Halliday. Most…
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Society hairdresser’s luxury gifts from royalty and film star to be auctioned
A high society hairdresser’s luxury gifts from grateful members of royalty – and a film star – are coming up for auction.
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Fancy buying that dream period property – or an entire village with pub and school?
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a mansion – or even a village – but haven’t quite had the liquid assets how about…
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£10 car boot sale buy sells for thousands at auction
A car boot sale buy – which turned out to be an ancient antiquity – has sold for thousands of pounds at auction. The item,…
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Roman treasures sell for ‘extraordinary’ amount at auction
A Roman hoard of ancient treasures found in Yorkshire smashed all expectations at auction to sell for an ‘extraordinary’ six-figure sum. Due to major interest…
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Newly discovered Roald Dahl letter reveals secret to good storytelling – and why children who love books excel in life!
An important handwritten letter by Roald Dahl – considered one of the world’s best storytellers – has been discovered by an auction house in Staffordshire.
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