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‘House of treasures’ worthy of Palace of Versailles uncovered in Derby | Auction July 2-3
An Aladdin’s cave of antique treasures worth tens of thousands of pounds has been uncovered in a home on the outskirts of Derby. The rich…
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Help save nation’s heritage! BID NOW on 50+ lots in Hansons’ charity auction for Creswell Crags
Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson is urging people to help save the UK’s heritage by backing a vital fundraiser for ‘national treasure’ Creswell Crags –…
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‘Unridden’ Raleigh Chopper from 1970s smashes its estimate at auction
A vintage 1970s Raleigh Chopper bicycle soared to success at auction to sell for double its estimate. The iconic MK2 Chopper, which is in…
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Lockdown finds include reminder of Derby County glory days and Derbyshire’s seaside-inspired pottery
As a football fan no-one was more delighted than me to see fixtures kick off again, starting with a fine win for my beloved Derby…
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Seat fit for a king could be yours! Bench made for royalty found in city home
An ‘outstanding’ Victorian bench made for a British prince who later became king is coming up for auction in June after being discovered in a…
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‘Unridden’ Raleigh Chopper sends nostalgia into top gear – and your vintage childhood treasures could do the same
These days kids crave the latest smart phones but if you grew up in the 1970s there was one thing any self-respecting youngster wanted –…
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Charles Hanson’s charity auction raises thousands for Nightingale cause – and you can still help
Charles Hanson has helped to raise more than £18,000 to keep the nation’s Florence Nightingale Museum afloat amid the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to a charity…
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4 lockdown finds including Victorian amputation kit, spider cat pipe and Beatles jumper
Lockdown has sparked quite possibly the biggest spring clean in the history of mankind, writes Charles Hanson. People stuck at home for months with little…
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5 top lots celebrating beauty of blue and white ceramics in special July auction
Here, Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics at Hansons Auctioneers, picks out some of his favourite pieces from the Arthur and Julia Roberts Collection…
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Elaborate gold gems mistaken for costume jewellery – and they nearly went to charity shop!
Elaborate, exuberant, glamorous – all are words that help to describe glorious gold and peridot demi-parure jewellery set that almost ended up at a charity…
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The vintage toy car that might be worth more than your full-sized motor!
A Japanese toy car that’s nearly 60 years old has the highest estimate in our June Toy Auction for good reason – it’s by Nomura.
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Sitting pretty on an Orkney or Windsor chair? They’re in demand at Hansons’ auctions
Here, Hansons’ furniture expert Scott Markham shines the spotlight on two types of antique chairs causing a stir at auction. Orkney craftsmanship warms hearts…
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Lancaster bomber control wheel found in LOFT could fly at auction
A rare and highly sought-after control wheel from a Second World War Avro Lancaster Bomber has been uncovered in a Kent farmhouse loft after 50…
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Hansons can help you turn your lockdown discoveries into cash
Lockdown discoveries and clear-outs could bring you rich awards at auction as prices soar thanks to strong buyer demand from across the world. Hansons Auctioneers…
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Charles Hanson calls on nation to help him save Florence Nightingale Museum
TV antiques expert Charles Hanson has thrown out a lifeline to help save Britain’s Florence Nightingale Museum which faces closure due to coronavirus. But…
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Top of the clocks – these antique timepieces soared to success in our Fine Art Auction
Here, Hansons’ antiques valuer Scott Markham picks out three timepieces that excelled in our May 2020 Fine Art Auction. To arrange a free valuation of…
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Notice regarding Covid-19 restrictions: Online-only auctions – all you need to know
UPCOMING AUCTIONS | JOIN US ONLINE-ONLY Join us live in the saleroom from the comfort of your armchair to experience the excitement of an…
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Can Boris Johnson, Barbie and Charles Hanson save Florence Nightingale Museum?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a Barbie doll nurse will play their part in a major charity auction on June 19 to help save the…
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Lockdown online-only auctions achieve record-breaking results at Hansons
Record-breaking auction prices achieved in lockdown show nothing can dampen the worldwide fascination for antiques and collectables, writes Charles Hanson. Hansons’ May online-only sales,…
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Harry Potter, Churchill and D H Lawrence help Lockdown Library Auction achieve magical results
Lockdown failed to hinder a headline-grabbing Library Auction which sparked global interest, giant prices and huge success at Hansons Auctioneers. The online-only auction was broadcast…
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Classic rural landscape proves irresistible at auction – art expert Adrian Rathbone explains why
Hansons’ Head of Fine Art Adrian Rathbone picks out one of his personal highlight from our May 2020 online-only Fine Art Auction held at Bishton…
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