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Century-old romantic gesture enough to bring a tear to the eye
Romance touched the heart of our jewellery valuer Isabel Murtough when a beautiful century-old diamond and pearl drop-bar brooch was brought to our saleroom. You…
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New team powers Hansons Historica – Coins, Banknotes & Antiquities Department
A team of experts have joined forces to build and enhance Hansons Auctioneers’ specialist Historica, Coins and Antiquities department. The specialist team will be led by William Hayward, an expert valuer of milled coinage, foreign coinage and banknotes. William will be…
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Books expert who sparked global Harry Potter fever to host FREE event in Lichfield
A books valuer who sparked Harry Potter excitement across the world thanks to his discovery of a rare Staffordshire library book is heading to…
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Stars Wars toys – and even a 1977 movie poster – rocket to success at auction
Star Wars toys and memorabilia rocketed to success at auction and sellers from Leicestershire were among those who reaped the benefits. More than 150 Star…
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Composer Simon May buys back ‘lost’ EastEnders music at auction
Simon May, composer of the EastEnders theme tune, has bought back his own handwritten music for the famous song at auction – after it…
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Man who ‘tried to save the cinema’ to sell lifetime’s collection capturing evolution of movie industry
A man who tried to ‘singlehandedly save the cinema’ by rescuing projectors from doomed picture houses is parting company with his lifetime’s collection. Malcolm Plant,…
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Could your 2020 find be the next big auction win?
Forget the January blues – we’ve been delivering saleroom sunshine thanks to a host of big auction wins, all down to…
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Why vintage and antique jewellery is so in vogue
Vintage and antique jewellery is hugely popular at auction, bang on trend – and could gain you a windfall. The vintage market has experienced huge…
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Queen Victoria’s boots and royal outfit sell for thousands – and are saved for the nation
Queen Victoria’s clothing and boots have been saved for the nation and are set to join a world-famous collection of royal dress. The historical…
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How a single plant pot sparked Moorcroft pottery collection worth £100,000
A huge Moorcroft pottery collection sparked by a single plant pot bought by a Staffordshire woman 46 years ago is expected to fetch tens of…
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Rare Art Nouveau insect brooches fly into limelight during house clearance
Insects may not be popular with everyone but most people make an exception when it comes to jewellery. A set of four rare insect brooches…
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Why woman was overwhelmed by emotion thanks to a teacup and saucer
Three’s the lucky number for a woman who’s discovered a 230-year-old Derby porcelain teacup and saucer gilded by an artisan ancestor thanks to the Derby…
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Queen Victoria’s boots, stockings and clothing found in wardrobe after more than 100 years
Queen Victoria’s skirt and bodice, bloomers, stockings and leather boots – almost a complete royal outfit – have been unearthed from a wardrobe after more…
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Harry Corbett’s gift to tot – who hit him with hammer – up for auction
Harry Corbett gave Sooty and Sweep glove puppets to a little girl in the 1950s – even though she hit him over the…
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Original Thunderbirds and Stingray spacecraft designs from 1960s TV shows found in loft
Original sketches of Thunderbirds and Stingray spacecrafts made for the 1960s children’s TV shows have been unearthed from a loft after more than 50 years.
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For the love of Derby: One man’s passion sparks giant antique tea party – and 4,000-strong collection
Home is where the heart is for a former Derby man who’s collected thousands of antique tea cups and saucers to remind him…
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Tune into the ultimate gift for an EastEnders fan in our January auction
Love EastEnders – and its theme tune? If the answer’s yes, an item in our January 16-22 Antiques and Collectors sale could be your dream…
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Antique experts team up for new live show in January – and the fun comes FREE
Two of Britain’s best-loved antiques experts are joining forces to create their own unique show to showcase their passion – and the audience can…
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On the hunt for finds to make the new roaring 20s extra special
A new version of the roaring 20s is under way at Hansons inspired by the impact of a decade that made its mark in history…
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The magic of Moorcroft delivers early taste of spring
Bold and beautiful Moorcroft pottery makes an appearance in our auctions every month but right now a truly exceptional – and substantial – single-owner collection…
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Hot lots in the world of fine jewellery and watches – anything like this at home?
Here, Hansons’ head of jewellery Helen Smith highlights the star lots in Hansons’ December Fine Jewellery and Watches Auction. Hansons’ Christmas Fine Art Jewellery and…
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