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Mystery of boy’s unopened Christmas present from 1930s melts hearts
The discovery of a boy’s unopened Christmas present from the 1930s has touched the hearts of people across the nation. A ‘treasure trove’ of…
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6p Christmas tree from 1937 – found in loft – finds new home in time for festivities
A humble Christmas tree – bought for 6p at Woolworths in 1937 – is heading to a new home in time for the festive season after selling for thousands of times its original price. The tree, unearthed from a loft after 24…
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Classic car from 1938 steals the show at Bishton Hall Fine Art Auction
Here, Adrian Rathbone, associate director at Hansons Auctioneers, reviews the Christmas Country House Fine Art, Wine & Library Auction held at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire, on…
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Modest 6p Christmas tree from 1937 – in loft for decades – could sell for hundreds
As families across the nation deck the halls in exuberant style, a 1937 Christmas tree – unearthed from a loft after 24 years…
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Unopened Christmas present from the 1930s touched so many hearts
Toys take centre stage right now as children across the nation are filled with ever-growing excitement about what might be in their Christmas stocking, writes…
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Discovery of Chinese bowls paves way for New Year delight
We’re ending the year on a Chinese high thanks to the discovery of a set of eight porcelain bowls dating back to the 1700s. They…
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Treasured doll and teddy – little girl’s Christmas gifts in 1920s – in need of new home
A battered teddy and doll with a wobbly tongue – given as festive gifts to a little girl in the 1920s – are in need…
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Cigar ‘with Winston Churchill DNA’ sells for thousands on election day
A former British prime minister’s cigar has sparked a bidding battle at auction on election day. (Dec 12) A part-smoked cigar…
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Secret Victorian brothel guide – hidden in special wallet – sells for 13 times estimate
A Victorian man’s pocket guide to London’s prostitutes – disguised as a wallet – has smashed its estimate at auction. The Man of Pleasure’s Illustrated…
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1p Harry Potter Book – signed by J K Rowling – sells for thousands
A Harry Potter book bought for just one penny online has sold for thousands at auction – thanks to author J K…
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WW1 pilot’s ultra-rare flying log book and military records found in barn
Surprising finds come in all year round – even just before Christmas, writes Charles Hanson. Right now, our militaria expert Adrian Stevenson is cataloguing a…
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Dazzling Christmas gifts that will truly amaze
If you’re looking for something extraordinary to buy someone for Christmas a colourful collection of semi-precious stones, minerals and rocks will be sold…
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Harry Potter book bought for a penny and signed by J K Rowling could sell for thousands
A man who owns around 1,500 Harry Potter books – possibly the biggest collection in the world – is parting with a handful at…
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Battle of the bear! Teddy with ‘amazing’ WW2 story sparks bidding frenzy at auction
A humble teddy bear sold for 10 times its estimate at auction as phone, room and internet bidders fought to buy a toy with an…
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Victorian wallet’s saucy surprise: Brothel guide – disguised as everyday item
An ancient ‘Man of Pleasure’s’ pocket guide to London’s prostitutes – disguised as a wallet – has been uncovered by an antiquarian book expert. The…
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Step back in time to enjoy antiques amid period grandeur this Christmas
Festive fever is gripping Derbyshire and I’m proud to play my part, writes Charles Hanson. The yuletide jumper is dazzling friends and family,…
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Could your amber beads be worth a small fortune?
A stunning collection of honey-coloured beads – including much sought-after amber – could potentially fetch thousands of pounds at auction. The summery…
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Ready for kick-off? Charles Hanson proud to host Sport Relief auction
Hansons has teamed up with BBC Bargain Hunt to host an auction in aid of Sport Relief – and you can join the fun to…
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Signed Lowry prints discovered in Cheshire could fetch thousands at auction
Signed Lowry prints are hot property in the auction world and three – discovered at a free valuation event in Cheshire – are destined to…
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Charity shop set for windfall after mystery object turns out to be designer gem from 1881
An eagle-eyed charity shop worker thought an unusual item might be something extra special – and she was right. Larraine Calnan, 68, a volunteer for…
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Ancient find provides insight into Lichfield life nearly 400 years ago
A ‘fascinating’ ancient pamphlet relating to Lichfield’s battles during the English Civil War in the 1600s has been uncovered. The rare item, printed for the…
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