We’re excited to be able to reopen our doors
We are very pleased to be able to announce that from Monday 12th April, our offices will be open for visitors and valuations by…
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Turkeys aren’t just for Christmas! Quirkiest collection EVER seen by Charles Hanson found at house
Turkeys in every shape, size and hue imaginable are coming up for auction thanks to the discovery in a Yorkshire house of…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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