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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ceramics experts Dr Richard Halliday chooses three Fine Art hammer highlights
Dr Richard Halliday, Hansons Auctioneers’ Head of Ceramics, reports on the success of the May 2020 Fine Art sale. Here, he shines the spotlight…
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It’s Turned Out Nice Again! George Formby family buy back iconic star’s treasures
George Formby’s family joined an auction battle to buy important memorabilia relating to the star and his father George Formby Snr – and ‘It’s…
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Harry Potter first edition found in SKIP sells for tens of thousands
A Harry Potter hardback first edition rescued from a skip sparked an international bidding battle at auction (May 21) – and smashed its…
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D H Lawrence postcard found under bed sells for 10 times estimate
A century-old DH Lawrence postcard – found under a bed – has smashed its estimate at auction to sell for thousands of…
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Time to sell that vintage watch? Demand for classic timepieces stuns at auction
If time in lockdown has uncovered a vintage watch gathering dust you could have reason to smile – it just might earn…
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Working from home? This antique desk could be an inspirational companion
If you’re working from home in lockdown, an antique desk could be the perfect companion. Likewise, if you’re among the new, eco-conscious generation of…
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Bretby Pottery brilliance shines bright in ‘remarkable’ 350-strong collection up for auction
Hundreds of colourful pieces of Bretby pottery, gathered over more than 30 years by a passionate collector, are coming up for auction…
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TWO George Formby ukuleles in bumper collection of memorabilia up for auction
Two George Formby banjo ukuleles are among a ‘hugely important’ collection of memorabilia about the star expected to fetch tens of thousands of pounds…
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5 lots sparking major interest ahead of our May Fine Silver Auction
Beautiful silver objects abound in our May 14 Fine Silver, Jewellery, Watches and Designer Handbags Auction – and interest is shining bright ahead of…
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Hansons ready for take-off in a brave new world – how we plan to ease out of lockdown
After weeks in lockdown, Hansons has relaunched its auctions with great success – online-only – and now it’s time to prepare our other…
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THREE Harry Potter first editions found in skip could sell for thousands at Hansons
Three Harry Potter first edition books rescued from a school skip 12 years ago are expected to sell for thousands of pounds…
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Militaria finds soar to glory at auction and now we’re looking for more – including your lockdown discoveries
It seems like a lifetime ago but Hansons’ last sale before lockdown was a specialist Medals and Militaria Auction – and it was…
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Why this unusual ceramic sculpture could sell for five-figure sum
Studio pottery is now extremely desirable and this unusual ceramic sculpture is coming up in our May Fine Art Auction with a guide price…
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Hansons to launch live online-only auctions in May
Hansons Auctioneers is launching a new calendar of live online-only auctions in May to satisfy demand from clients. The firm took the decision…
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Signs of Churchill strength! Finds linked to great wartime leader uncovered
Tough times need strong leaders and two reminders of Churchillian strength are expected to spark strong bidding at auction. Unearthed by Hansons Auctioneers, they’re…
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Rare Roald Dahl book – uncovered after 77 years – reveals secret written by the author himself to a war hero
A rare first edition of The Gremlins, the first book world-famous children’s author Roald Dahl had published 77 years ago, has revealed a fascinating…
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