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Blackpool-bound – town saves its Olympic swimming champion’s medal and archive
The first ever Olympic gold medal won by a British woman in an individual swimming event nearly a century ago has been bought by her…
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TV Treat! BBC Bargain Hunt filming at Hansons in September
Television’s BBC Bargain Hunt is heading to Hansons Auctioneers to film its popular antiques show this September. The Derbyshire saleroom has become a regular venue for the series thanks to its lively atmosphere and packed crowds. Charles Hanson, a familiar face on…
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The call of East: Why Chinese and Oriental treasures are big news at auction
The call of the Orient has always been powerful in the auction world but it never ceases to surprise me how strong the market is…
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Lavish period outfit from important Derbyshire family uncovered
A richly elegant outfit worn by one of Derbyshire’s former High Sheriffs is coming up for auction in October. The lavish black velvet affair with…
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Why your parents’ retro objects are the new must-have collectables
We need a new word for antiques because the objects it tends to conjure up fail to capture the colour, diversity and exuberance of up…
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Gone but not forgotten … compelling collection of mourning jewellery moves us to tears
There is an art to life – and death. Something our ancestors knew only too well. Mourning or memento mori jewellery has been around for…
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Could Charles Hanson turn your clutter into a windfall? TV expert to do FREE valuations in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Antiques expert Charles Hanson is heading to Newcastle-under-Lyme to do free valuations. Charles, a familiar face on TV shows such as Bargain Hunt and Antiques…
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Back to the palace! New royal lease of life for Prince Albert’s dressing robe after 150 years in wardrobe
A royal dressing gown worn by Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert is set for public display at Kensington Palace – the place where…
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5 fascinating lots in our Historica & Metal Detecting Finds Auction
Ancient history will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 27 when Hansons hosts its Historica & Metal Detecting Finds Auction at its Derbyshire saleroom. A team…
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Man-size Japanese vase found in bungalow sells for thousands at Hansons
A man-size antique Japanese vase – found in a Midlands bungalow – has sold for thousands of pounds. The Japanese cloisonne vase, which is 5ft…
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Why jade and amber can pave the way to an auction windfall
Jade, a green gemstone renowned for bringing good luck and good health, is proving fortuitous for its owners – particularly if they decide to sell.
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Strictly star’s ballet shoes – up for auction – show how tough dancing can be
Signed ballet shoes worn by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell are coming up for auction at Hansons. And when you see the…
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Forgotten treasure from 1350 turns up in garage and could sell for £10,000
A medieval ring a metal detectorist had forgotten about after digging it up 40 years ago could sell for thousands at auction. The ring had…
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Girl dubbed ‘biggest dunce in the school’ outshines everyone to win Olympic gold medal
The first ever Olympic gold swimming medal won by a British woman for an individual event in 1924 is expected to sell for thousands at…
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‘Exceptionally rare’ Notts County FA Cup medal from 1894 could fetch £18,000 at auction
A gold medal from Notts County’s one and only FA Cup final victory 125 years ago has been discovered. The rare FA Cup…
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Footballer’s tragic death from bug caught on pitch revealed by auction of century-old medal
A gold medal awarded to a Midlands footballer who lost his life a century ago after picking up a bug on the pitch is expected…
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Sign up for Hansonslive! Our new online bidding platform can save you money
Hansons Auctioneers has launched its own new online bidding system – Hansonslive – to allow people to bid from anywhere in the world and save…
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Kate Bliss to do FREE jewellery valuations at new auction venue Bishton Hall
Jewellery expert Kate Bliss – a familiar face on TV’s Bargain Hunt – is coming to Hansons’ new Staffordshire Auction Showroom Bishton Hall to value…
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Feel like a movie star! Dazzling emerald and sapphire rings could be yours
When it comes to emeralds, diamonds and sapphires there are few people who loved them more – or wore them better – than Elizabeth Taylor.
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The Beatles – in miniature – make a surprise appearance in Lichfield
Pop phenomenon The Beatles never played in Lichfield but have turned up – in miniature – at an antique valuation day in the city. A…
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Join us for FREE valuations at Bishton Hall – our new Country House Auction Showroom in Staffordshire
Georgian mansion Bishton Hall is set to host free antique valuations every week as a new chapter in the property’s history gets under way. The…
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