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Why buttons and sticks as well as silver or diamonds could spark an auction windfall
The world of antiques fascinates people for many reasons, not least because they secretly hope they may have something gathering dust at home…
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Militaria expert whose finds make worldwide headlines to host free event in Staffordshire
Adrian Stevenson, a militaria expert whose finds makes worldwide headlines, is heading to Staffordshire in a bid to make more discoveries. Mr Stevenson,…
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Mini masterpieces! Stamp-size paintings found in wardrobe could sell for £150,000
One of the most unusual art collections ever discovered – hundreds of unique stamp designs hand-painted to scale – is expected to sell for a…
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Yearn for vintage style? 5 star buys for fashionistas in love with period drama
Fashionistas looking for something different can discover a wealth of period clothing, lace, unusual textiles and accessories at auction. Every month, Hansons Auctioneers Hosts a…
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Star Wars toy spaceship found in loft after nearly 40 years is so rare it could ‘skyrocket into orbit’ at auction
A Star Wars toy unearthed from a loft after nearly 40 years is one of the rarest examples ever found by a Derbyshire auction…
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Watch out! Designer time pieces tick all the boxes for collectors – even if they’ve been worn in the garden
Vintage designer watches are clocking up huge amounts at auction and demand is growing stronger every year, according to antiques experts. Jewellery and…
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Could you score a winner at auction? Football and books experts to do free valuations in Sutton Coldfield
A West Midlands football memorabilia find unleashed a golden auction moment for a sports valuer – who hopes to find more treasures in Sutton…
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May 10: The Harold and Mary Wilson Collection – The Life of a British Prime Minister
Personal mementos belonging to former British Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson (Lord Wilson of Rievaulx) and Lady Wilson are coming up for auction. Hundreds…
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Why antique country collectables are in demand
A robust 19th century pinfire shotgun from Vienna is not something you would normally see in a workplace – but then life…
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Do you know your red spinel gemstones from your rubies?
If I mentioned red spinels would you know what they are? If you’re a royalist the answer may well be yes but many people…
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Discovery of sporting memorabilia worth thousands turns Wilmslow valuation day into a winner
Wilmslow is poised to put itself on the sporting memorabilia auction map after thousands of pounds worth of football-related treasures was unearthed in the area.
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Unique J K Rowling, Harry Potter-inspired autograph up for auction in star-studded collection of famous signatures
An autograph and drawing by Harry Potter author J K Rowling are among a giant collection of celebrity signatures sparking major interest ahead of their…
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14 star lots in The Harold and Mary Wilson Auction including former Prime Minister’s pipe and mac
Treasured items once owned by former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and his wife Mary – including his iconic pipe and mac – will be…
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Why one silver spoon has sold for £3,600 at Hansons
A century-old spoon sparked an international bidding war at auction today and sold for thousands of pounds. The Wiener Werkstätte silver spoon, designed by Josef…
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10 fascinating lots to bid on at Bishton Hall Country House Spring Fine Art Auction
Visitors from all over the country are heading to Staffordshire to see a treasure trove of riches at Hansons Auctioneers’ Country House Fine Art Auction.
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Dinky delight! They may be small but these toys command big prices
We’re in toy heaven at Hansons right now – Dinky toy heaven to be exact, writes Charles Hanson. That’s because more than 100 boxed…
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Hot furniture and clock lots – and the incredible auction bargains for your home
Here, Edward Rycroft, head of furniture at Hansons Auctioneers, reveals the top lots in his most recent furniture and clocks auction, and the great…
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Star Wars toys found in Leicestershire could sell for THOUSANDS at auction
A haul of boxed vintage Star Wars toys unearthed in Leicestershire are expected to spark worldwide interest at auction. Some 40 boxed figures…
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Artist’s miniature masterpieces show creative genius behind postage stamp designs across the world
If you’ve ever wondered just how much work goes into creating artwork for a postage stamp, an astonishing collection coming up for auction in…
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The woman – and bracelet – that survived 1963 Christmas cruise ship disaster the world has forgotten about
A former London model who survived a shipwreck, fire and explosion nearly 60 years ago is to sell a bracelet she wore during her dramatic…
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Be first to see our Spring Fine Art Auction treasures
Hansons’ Spring Fine Art Auction viewing is under way and there are thousands of treasures to see in advance of the major sale – with…
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