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Bizarre Clarice Cliff tea set from 1930s brews up major interest thanks to its rarity
On Monday April 12 we celebrate a new beginning as Hansons’ salerooms in Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Oxfordshire and London reopen for free…
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Turn heads this summer by bagging some bargain designer style at auction
If you’ve ever dreamed of adding designer style to your wardrobe auctions offer a golden opportunity to find quality items at affordable prices. Coming up in Hansons’ April 29 Derbyshire Fine Art Auction are two lots which define quality, a pair…
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‘Spectacular’ model train discovered near Lichfield could sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction
A ‘spectacular’ model steam train uncovered in a home near Lichfield could sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction. The apple green live…
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Add vibrant colour to your life this spring thanks to rich array of art up for auction
Sunshine, longer days and the easing of lockdown are lifting spirits this Easter and Hansons can inject even more colour into your life thanks to…
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6 top lots in April’s Curated Ceramics and Glass Auction – chosen by our expert
Here, Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics & Glass at Hansons Auctioneers, picks out 6 of his favourite lots in the April 9 Curated…
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Rare Chinese fan could sell for thousands of pounds at Hansons London
An important Qing dynasty Chinese fan is expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction at Hansons London in April. Charles Hanson, owner…
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The pandemic has changed auctions forever – and increased demand for beautiful objects
In March 2020 I was stunned, forlorn and wondering what on earth the future held for us all, writes Charles Hanson. The first…
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Mum leaves daughters unexpected Harry Potter windfall after buying a book for £1 years ago
A mother who lost her life to breast cancer 16 years ago has unwittingly left her daughters a gift valued at tens of thousands…
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Hundreds of ‘magnificent’ Derbyshire manor house antiques up for auction include find linked to Harry Potter phenomenon
Antiques experts have been bowled over by the ‘magnificent’ contents of a Derbyshire manor house due for auction – including an item Harry Potter fans…
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The top 8 furniture lots in our March sales – and why lockdown is increasing demand
Here, Hansons’ furniture expert Edward Rycroft, shines the spotlight on successful items in the March furniture sales. An eclectic mix of furniture from different centuries…
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Chinese treasure dug up in pub beer garden – and used for car keys – sells for thousands
An Oxford family were stunned when an ornament dug up in a pub garden decades ago turned out to be an Oriental treasure worth…
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March sales soar to success and include Roman vase discovered in Mediterranean
Hansons’ March Antiques & Collectors Auction achieved record results and a sale rate in excess of 90%. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons, said: “The market…
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Back to school at Ecclesbourne after 25 years – and you can buy a slice of classroom nostalgia
The kids have finally gone back to school and so have I – and what a voyage of rediscovery it has been. I couldn’t…
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War-ravaged tailpiece from German WW2 dive bomber up for auction
A war-ravaged tailpiece section from one of Germany’s most formidable World War Two dive bombers could sell for thousands of pounds…
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1920s Easter egg smashes auction estimate – and is set for new life at seaside tourist attraction
A 97-year-old ‘doll’ Easter egg, treasured for life by the little girl it was given to in 1924, smashed its auction estimate and is set…
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Rare Sex Pistols video ‘master tape’ telling iconic punk band’s story could sell for thousands at auction
A rare Sex Pistols video ‘master tape’ telling the story of the 1970s punk rock group is expected to sell for thousands of…
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Chinese treasure unearthed from pub garden soars at auction
Time for a spring clean after a long winter in lockdown? Let’s hope so because garages, attics – and even gardens – deliver fine…
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Buy a slice of glorious Derby County nostalgia at auction
Derby County aren’t enjoying the best of seasons but you can experience the nostalgia of their glory days at auction. Items relating to some of…
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Cash in the attic – and the garage!
By Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director, Hansons Auctioneers, Bishton Hall, Staffordshire. A recent auction proved cash really can be found in the attic. Hansons Country…
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Oasis gig contract requesting ‘quality lager, sober helpers and no fast food’ – could whip up auction frenzy
A rare early Oasis gig contract specifying what the band needed in terms of ‘sober’ helpers, ‘quality lager’ and no fast food could smash…
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What a lot of sparkle! Dazzling diamond ring discovered in Derbyshire
Derbyshire has dazzled us with a gem just discovered in the county which has to rate as one of the finest pieces of jewellery we…
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