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…
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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…
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Important Rivière portrait sparks auction bidding battle – and sells for thousands
An important portrait linked to an acclaimed artistic family sparked an intense bidding battle at auction. Hansons Auctioneers’ May 6 Derbyshire Fine Art Auction…
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Elegant items for the home and quirky collectables excel in Bishton Hall Attic Auction
Old world grandeur, stylish interior décor items and unusual collectables attracted bidders at Hansons’ May Country House Attic Auction at Bishton Hall. Top-selling…
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‘Nationally important’ Roman hoard could sell for £100,000 at Derbyshire auction
A bronze bust of a Roman emperor, part of a unique collection of 2,000-year-old artefacts, could sell for more than £100,000 at Hansons…
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‘Incredibly rare’ single Spode dessert plate could sell for hundreds of pounds
The magnificence of Staffordshire Spode pottery comes to the fore in an incredibly rare bone china plate dating back to the early 1800s. The…
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Harry Potter Highlights by Jim Spencer | May Auction Results
The world witnessed its first dedicated Harry Potter Auction on May 5 – and it took place in Staffordshire, writes Jim Spencer. The stand-alone…
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Paintings found boxed up in Oxfordshire home sell for THOUSANDS thanks to valuer’s hunch
A hunch led an Oxfordshire antiques expert to believe a set of paintings found in a Banbury home could be something special – and…
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Who said antique clocks weren’t chiming with bidders? Timepieces soar to glory at Hansons
When Charles Hanson asked me to curate a specialist Clock Auction at Bishton Hall in Staffordshire I was excited, writes clock consultant valuer…
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Pheasants galore strut into July auction thanks to ‘extraordinary’ ceramics collection discovered in Derbyshire
Regal russet-red pheasants in every size imaginable have flown into the saleroom thanks to one of the most extraordinary porcelain collections we have ever…
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Baroness Betty Boothroyd thrilled by auction success – with one item selling for 48 times estimate!
Baroness Betty Boothroyd’s ‘life story’ of treasured possessions swept to success at auction – with one item selling for nearly 50 times its estimate.
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Do you dig this? Limited edition art pottery vase features digger
Colourful studio pottery comes in all shapes and sizes but have you ever seen a piece celebrating farming machinery? Just consigned into our June…
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Money tokens ‘lost during panic of Great Fire of London in 1666’ could sell for thousands at auction
Money tokens thought to have been lost during the chaos of The Great Fire of London in 1666 are expected to sell for…
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Serpent ring inspired by Victorian royal romance charms bidders
Wearing a serpent on your finger may not appeal to everyone but a striking ring is proving a snake charmer in our May…
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Centuries-old gaming table with aristocratic pedigree could sell for £12,000
The finest craftsmanship is celebrated in an antique gaming table which could sell for £12,000 at auction in May. The George II mahogany…
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‘Nationally important’ Roman hoard set for auction can be viewed in London, York and Derbyshire
A bronze bust of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is among a unique collection of 2,000-year-old artefacts available to view for the first time this…
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World’s first Harry Potter Auction features FIVE rare first editions – one bought for 50p – and snakes and lizards from first film
The world’s first dedicated Harry Potter Auction featuring FIVE rare first edition books and a multitude of unusual discoveries could achieve total sales…
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Car boot sale buy turns out to be ancient antiquity – and could sell for thousands
A car boot sale buy – which languished in a box for years – has turned out to be an ancient antiquity…
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Order, Order! Baroness Betty Boothroyd parting with ‘life story’ of treasures at auction
Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the only woman to become Speaker of the House of Commons, is set to part with personal treasures which tell her…
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Rare Pokémon video game could sell for £1,000 – and buyers are already in hot pursuit
A rare Pokémon video game uncovered by Hansons could sell for more than £1,000 at auction. The find, described as ‘very exciting’ by David…
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Dig out those lockdown finds! We can’t wait to see them – and meet you – as our salerooms reopen
I can’t tell you how excited I am to welcome clients back to our salerooms once again after such a long and difficult…
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