Check your cutlery draws! Mystery spoon from 1654 found in aunt’s kitchen could sell for £1,000
A centuries-old English silver spoon – found in an aunt’s cutlery drawer in Derby – could sell for more than £1,000. The early seal…
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Romance and the art of mourning deliver ‘phenomenal result’ in Judith Howard white glove sale
Mourning jewellery, Valentines, greetings cards and ephemera amassed by highly regarded collector Judith Howard sparked a ‘phenomenal’ white glove sale…
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Churchill cigar and pottery from 1515! Charles Hanson stunned by finds in Newcastle-under-Lyme
‘Amazing’ objects unearthed in Newcastle-under-Lyme have stunned antiques expert Charles Hanson. Charles, a familiar face on TV’s Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip,…
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Anything like this at home? Militaria expert to offer free valuations at Staffordshire Regimental Museum
Wartime memorabilia is hugely sought after at auction and an expert in the field is coming to Staffordshire Regimental Museum in a bid…
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Unique glass painted by father and daughter who helped to preserve nation’s heritage for sale
Colourful glass painted by one of the only women to learn one of the most ancient crafts in the world in war-torn Britain –…
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Rare Meissen and Pearlware could fetch in excess of £20,000 at auction
Two rare pieces of pottery and porcelain – one dating back nearly 300 years – are expected to fetch thousands of pounds in…
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Scrap of paper stuck in a cupboard for 56 years is now worth thousands
When a teenager asked four young lads in an unknown band to sign a scrap of paper 56 years ago, never in her wildest…
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‘You just don’t see things like this’ – gift boxes from 1700s astonish experts
Gift boxes that have survived for more than two centuries have astonished collectors and antiques experts alike. Four Georgian gift boxes, possibly relating to…
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Toy fanatic gathered one of the world’s best collections in his house – and now it could sell for £100,000
A mechanical toy fanatic whose home gradually turned into something akin to a museum of childhood is poised to sell his entire collection –…
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Derbyshire man’s match boxes could sell for £10,000 and set saleroom alight
A ‘stunning’ collection of Vesta match cases collected by a Derbyshire man who was passionate about his home county and antiques could fetch £10,000…
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New glam life in MIAMI for Sooty after entrepreneur buys him for wife
A glamorous lifestyle in Miami awaits an original Harry Corbett Sooty puppet after a Manchester entrepreneur pulled out all the stops to buy his…
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Eric Knowles pays tribute to Judith Howard as her exceptional jewellery and ephemera go up for auction
On Friday, September 27 Hansons Auctioneers will sell the Judith Howard Collection of mourning jewellery, Valentines cards, greetings cards and ephemera. Here, antiques expert…
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Tears of emotion – and smiles – as teddy bear cuddled for 99 years finds ‘wonderful’ new home
A teddy cherished by its owner for nearly a century ‘will be loved forever’ according to the woman who competed against bidders across the…
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Derbyshire’s silver heritage shines bright thanks to makers from the 1800s
Two elegant silver teapots from the early 1800s have arrived in our saleroom – shining the spotlight on a rich Derbyshire heritage sometimes forgotten.
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Dazzling single-owner collection of jewellery is worthy of a movie star
We see many one-off fine pieces of jewellery but a single-owner collection that’s just emerged has taken our breath away. It’s awash with…
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Star-studded BBC Bargain Hunt auction for Children in Need is coming to Hansons
If you’ve ever wanted to dance in Debbie McGee’s shoes, join the audience at TV’s Strictly Come Dancing or go on an antiques shopping…
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Mum’s Sooty puppet could rock the auction rostrum after Richard Cadell spots his star quality
A mum discovered her vintage Sooty puppet had star quality she should never take for granted thanks to owner of The Sooty Show…
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One of the best ever Cheshire finds steams into September auction
We have unearthed some magnificent auction stars in Cheshire but one of the latest ones has really taken our breath away. A ravishing-in-red traction…
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Teddy bear treasured by owner for 99 years needs new loving home
A well-worn teddy bear cherished by its owner for nearly a century is coming up for auction in September. The cuddly toy, simply…
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Is this Tiffany diamond bracelet your ultimate festive gift?
If you love jewellery, we may have found you the ultimate Christmas present – a Tiffany Art Deco diamond bracelet. It walked into our…
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Back to Bishton! Free Kate Bliss event at new auction venue proves so popular she’s returning in September
The people of Staffordshire impressed TV personality Kate Bliss with a host of glittering treasures at her first free valuation event at Bishton Hall.
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