Owl and shoe-inspiration – the quirky but oh so stylish Victorians
The Victorians did things in style and our Spring Fine Art Auction has revealed some gems to demonstrate that. A rare, late Victorian silver…
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Lifetime of world travel celebrated in one man’s fascinating collection
Colourful, eclectic and exotic collectables, gathered over 30 years by Burton man David Widdowson during his travels around the world, are coming up…
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Rare artworks found in cottage soar to success at London auction
A painting by one of Canada’s greatest artists – found in a Surrey cottage – swept to success at a Hansons London auction. An…
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Experts known for Star Wars finds are coming to Leicestershire to find more
Auction experts who’ve uncovered Star Wars toys worth tens of thousands of pounds in Leicestershire are heading to the county to hunt out…
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Vintage Cartier brooch epitomises style of a bygone era
Elegance and style hit heady heights in the 1940s and 50s and this dazzling Cartier brooch epitomises that perfectly. It was among a host…
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Canadian art treasure found in cottage sets saleroom alight
The atmosphere was electric when this landscape painting went under the hammer – because Hansons had unearthed a true treasure. Every now and then…
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Tiny Chinese bowl sells for GIANT price in tense auction battle
A tiny bowl, not even big enough to hold your favourite breakfast cereal, has sold for tens of thousands of pounds at auction. The…
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Centuries-old gold ring ‘like no other’ found by metal detectorist
A metal detectorist has discovered a centuries-old gold ring like no other – and it could net him hundreds of pounds at auction.
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Have you got a Chinese treasure tucked away that could change your life?
Chinese ceramics and works of art are so hugely desirable the prices achieved can be life-changing. That’s why I get so excited when…
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‘Outstanding’ barn find reveals what life was like for WW1 pilot
Secrets of what life was like for a First World War pilot have emerged thanks to one of the rarest finds a renowned militaria…
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Millwall fan and whisky legend pays thousands for 1911 England football shirt
A famous writer, whisky legend and lifelong football fan has paid thousands of pounds for a 1911 England football shirt – and…
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Expert stunned as rare gold coins worth thousands and spanning 600 years are unearthed in Kenilworth
The discovery of rare gold coins dating back to 1328 and worth thousands of pounds has stunned an expert. More than 50 gold and…
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Did romantic Brummie win girl’s heart with one of world’s oldest and rarest Valentines?
A romantic Brummie may have won the heart of a London girl two centuries ago thanks to a Valentine which is one of the…
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Why your 80s or 90s vinyl could net you hundreds of pounds
When vinyl was replaced by CDs, now overtaken by music we listen to on demand, no-one could have predicted the resurgence…
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Cottage reveals ‘Aladdin’s cave of treasures’ collected over 80 years
An ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of hundreds of rare antiques gathered over 80 years by an artistic father and son is expected to sell…
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Tiny Chinese bowl set to sell for giant price at auction
A tiny bowl, not even big enough to hold your favourite breakfast cereal, is set to sell for tens of thousands of pounds at…
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Century-old England football shirt saved from jumble sale set for auction
A century-old England football shirt that nearly ended up at a jumble sale has been unearthed – but mystery surrounds which sportsman…
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One of world’s oldest Valentines has been found – and reveals ‘secret of lasting love’
One of the oldest and rarest Valentines in existence has been uncovered – and it offers the secret to lasting love. The centuries-old illustrated…
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Respected ceramics expert to host free valuation events at Hansons
Dr Richard Halliday, an expert on early English pottery and continental porcelain, is bringing his wealth of knowledge to Hansons to help clients…
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20p charity shop find sparks huge Poole pottery collection which could sell for thousands
An ‘amazing’ collection of Poole pottery sparked by a vase bought for 20p in a charity shop decades ago could sell for thousands…
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Soldier’s First World War Somme diary from 1916 found in barn
A battered diary written by a soldier during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War has been discovered in…
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