Toy expert set to celebrate Leicestershire’s heritage – and help you unleash a windfall
If vintage toys are gathering dust in the loft, garage or under the bed a toy expert heading to a Leicestershire toy exhibition this…
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Spoon found at back of an auntie’s cutlery drawer stirs up amazing result
An ancient English silver spoon, found at the back of an elderly auntie’s cutlery drawer, stirred up an auction bidding war – and a…
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Medal from 1893 honouring renowned painter Dame Laura Knight discovered at free event
A medal presented to one of Britain’s most famous female painters 126 years ago – a Nottingham’s art school teen prodigy…
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Ever dreamed of running your own café? ‘Chance of a lifetime’ offer to team up with Charles Hanson
If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own café in grand historical surroundings ‘a chance of a lifetime’ beckons. TV personality and auction house…
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Country House Fine Art & Library Auction Review
Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director and Head of Fine Art looks back at the highlights from the October Country House & Library Auction held onsite…
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Fascinating holiday snaps from 1930s show early caravan holiday – and monkey souvenir
Incredible holiday snaps of a British couple’s caravan trip across Africa in the 1934s have emerged – and show they brought back…
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Beatlesmania strikes again! Autographs stuck in cupboard for 56 years sell for THOUSANDS
A woman who bagged The Beatles autographs just before the band hit the big time – then stuck them in a…
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Grand Gorilla Auction in aid of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust – hosted by Charles Hanson
Jersey has bid farewell to glorious gorilla sculptures that have been adding colour to the island’s wild spaces and urban hot spots for 11…
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That takes the biscuit! Couple ‘gobsmacked’ to learn their old biscuit tin is worth £1,500
A Nottinghamshire couple were ‘gobsmacked’ to discover their old biscuit tin could be worth £1,500. They took it along to a free antique valuation…
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Why Hansons makes headlines ALL over the world
An auction house is awash with extraordinary finds, historical objects and forgotten quirky items that fascinate the world – but only if their stories…
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Hot lots in our October 25 Fine Jewellery, Silver and Watches Auction – and a touch of romance
Romance and jewellery inevitably go hand in hand. Throughout our lives, glittering gems are used to celebrate significant events associated with love, writes Charles…
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Chinese brush pot sells for eyewatering figure at Hansons London
The passion to return Chinese ceramics to their homeland saw an oriental brush pot sell for tens of thousands of pounds in London.
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Oil painting restorer to demonstrate skills at free event in STRATFORD
A man who has helped to conserve and restore paintings created by some of the world’s best-known artists is set to share his expertise…
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Bag a bargain to give your house a lift in time for Christmas
If you want to give your house a festive makeover in time for Christmas – or buy quirky gifts for friends and family –…
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Harry Potter book mania! First edition kept in locked briefcase smashes estimate
The Harry Potter phenomenon worked its magic as a rare first edition book in pristine condition smashed its auction estimate to sell for tens…
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Gold rush! Private coin collection worth £200,000 up for auction
An astonishing private collection of gold proof coins – some extremely rare – will go to auction on Thursday, October 17. Some 41 lots…
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Why I want Derby to be top of the league for its sports auctions
Sport in all its forms is one of my first loves which is why I’ve put in the hours on the training…
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Vases set for auction dubbed ‘magnificent’ by member of Moorcroft family
A pair of impressive Moorcroft vases, which have won praise from a member of the he Moorcroft family, are coming up for auction on…
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Expert stunned to discover ANOTHER Harry Potter first edition – plus 11 more hot finds, one signed by J K Rowling
After years of searching, a stunned books expert has uncovered his second hardback Harry Potter first edition within a matter of months – potentially…
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Scenes of war in 1859 found by chance in old sketchbook
Dramatic 160-year-old sketches capturing scenes during the Second Italian War of Independence in 1859 have been found. The drawings, which provide an eye-witness account…
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The ultimate gift for England football fans?
Being a huge football fan, I’m always delighted to see anything sports-related arrive at our saleroom – especially if it’s champagne. Coming up for…
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