Penny found by family in farmer’s field in Oxfordshire could sell for thousands
An ‘excessively rare’ silver penny found during a family metal detecting trip in Oxfordshire could sell for thousands at auction. Issued by…
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October 2020 Bishton Hall Fine Art Auctions Review
By Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director & Head of Fine Arts, Hansons Auctioneers, Bishton Hall, Staffordshire Note: all figures quoted exclude buyer’s premium or any…
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For the love of antiques – Sadia Walsh’s eye for beauty brings fine collection to auction
A collection of ceramics, silver, glass, furniture and pictures gathered over a lifetime by a passionate antiques collector is coming up for auction on…
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Trains, planes, automobiles – and gaming! Toys old and new deliver auction success story
A new generation of toy collectors has had a dramatic impact on the auction world this year as nostalgia for our childhood and youth…
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Teen metal detectorists dig up coins from 1,000 years ago which could net thousands at auction
Two teenage metal detectorists were stunned to dig up coins dating back nearly 1,000 years – and now they could sell for thousands at…
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Car linked to Wallis Simpson’s royal romance was ‘perfect for secrecy’ – and could be yours
A car that may have helped a controversial royal romance blossom more than 80 years ago is coming up for auction in October. Wallis…
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Could your musical discoveries – or the Backstreet Boys’ trousers – hit the right note at auction?
Have you got some Backstreet Boys music at home – or even a pair of their trousers languishing in your wardrobe? We ask…
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Fattest cow in England sparks auction bidding battle
The fattest cow in England is causing a stir more than 200 years after it toured the country as an attraction due to its…
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Rare Sir Isaac Newton book sells for ‘astonishing’ amount at auction
A rare copy of a centuries-old book regarded as the most important work in the history of science has sold at auction for £24,000.
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Dad’s delight as rare Harry Potter book he bought for his children sells for £60,000 at Hansons
A Harry Potter book a dad bought to help his children learn English more than 20 years ago has sold at auction for £60,000.
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Rare Sir Isaac Newton book considered ‘most important in history of science’ could stun at auction
A rare copy of a centuries-old book considered to be the most important work in the history of science is coming up for auction.
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Queen Victoria’s images of everyday royal life – found in cupboard – could sell for tens of thousands
Rare photographic portraits providing an insight into Queen Victoria’s life in the late 1800s could sell for £25,000 at action in October. Queen…
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The Bolton orphan who won the Royal family’s hearts – touching letters to ‘treasured loyal servant’ up for auction
Touching private letters and cards from members of the British royal family confiding their innermost feelings to a trusted servant are expected to sell…
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Mysterious mummified cat found buried in gran’s cellar coming up for auction
A mysterious mummified cat found buried in a house in a Transylvanian city mentioned in Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel is coming up for auction.
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Centuries-old silverware shines bright as evocative reminder of dining in style
In the fast-food, tea-on-a-tray world we live in, it’s wonderful to be reminded of the art of dining in style by our…
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From Tommy Cooper to James Bond, this magical lot has heaps of star quality
Star signatures often cause a stir at auction and one collection attracting strong bids ahead of its sale date features some of the world’s…
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Exceptional single-owner Spode collection breaks records at Hansons
Hansons Auctioneers are fast becoming the go-to auction house to both buy and sell high-quality transfer-printed British ceramics. Their latest offering, curated by Dr…
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Auction stars at home? Free jewellery and silver valuations with KATE BLISS in October
Jewellery and silver prices are buoyant at auction and if you have items to sell TV personality Kate Bliss can value your items for…
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Metal detectorist’s 900-year-old coin set to reach for stars at auction
A rare Henry I silver penny is set to reach for the stars in Hansons’ October 26-27 Historica, Coins, Banknotes and Artefacts Auction because…
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Italian style from 1800s discovered as major clothing collection comes to light
Victorian Italian style has come to the fore thanks to the discovery of an ‘exquisite collection’ of period clothing worn by wealthy…
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Dad shocked to find Harry Potter first edition worth thousands on OWN book shelf after 21 years
A dad was stunned to discover a book he brought to help his children learn English more than 20 years ago…
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