Important 20th Century Art up for Auction
Adrian Rathbone, Head of Fine Art at Hansons Auctioneers in Derbyshire, has been appointed to market an impressive collection of 20th Century artwork which…
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Your Royal Crown Derby, Beswick, Wedgwood or Moorcroft delights could be worth more than you think
In need of some spring colour in your life? Bold and beautiful pottery is brightening up our saleroom right now. Everything from Moorcroft…
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Hundreds of Anglo-Saxon antiquities – including tweezers, scissors and jewellery – to be sold
IMPORTANT: Hansons Auctioneers wish to make it clear that no human remains are to be sold from the Anglo Saxon Collection. One man’s discovery…
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Bold 20th century art adds spring colour to our saleroom – so what type of paintings do you love?
Art is very personal. Are you into traditional paintings from the 19th Century or do you prefer something more contemporary? Some say you either…
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Keen to unleash a spring windfall? New FREE antique valuation events to launch in BANBURY
Antiques experts are hoping the people of Oxfordshire will dig out some treasures to unleash a spring windfall. Steven Bruce, from Hansons Auctioneers, is…
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Hot date! Lovestruck Romeos can bid on one of world’s oldest Valentines on February 14
A newly discovered centuries-old Valentine message is to be auctioned on February 14 to give old romantics the opportunity of a lifetime. The message…
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Ancient Egyptian treasure up for auction believed to be ‘prince who failed to be king’ 3,000 years ago
A mysterious Shabti figure believed to be ‘the Egyptian prince that failed to become king’ after plotting to murder his father 3,000 years ago…
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Tales of the unexpected … Chinese vase under the bed, 1930s necklace in a beans tin and more house clearance discoveries
Would you like to see my bright and breezy face outside your door one day? It’s a distinct possibility because I regularly visit…
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Jewellery expert keen to unearth dazzling finds in Lichfield at FREE valuation event in aid of city charity
A jewellery expert whose career blossomed in Lichfield is heading to the city to offer free valuations and help charity. Helen Smith, head…
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Sheffield-bound! Charles Hanson to launch new FREE valuation event in city
Charles Hanson, a popular face on TV antiques shows, is coming to Sheffield to launch a new event to help people ‘unleash a windfall’…
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Trains and football – how hobbies that last a lifetime can live on to give pleasure to others
David Bayliss had two all-important hobbies in his life – football and trains, writes Charles Hanson. Many Rams fans will be…
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Ancient book featuring ‘first pornographic prose’ sells for nine times estimate
A copy of one of the most prosecuted and banned books in history – regarded as the first English pornographic prose – sold…
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Strange Book of Beasts and ‘ghost’ photograph discovered
Weird monsters in a newly discovered Edwardian children’s Book of Beasts are worthy of a Harry Pottery novel, according to an antiquarian books…
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Explore Ancient Egypt – FREE chance to see treasures from Land of the Pharaohs at Hansons
Ancient Egyptian antiquities which are more than 3,000 years old are coming up for auction – and will be on public view in Derbyshire…
Read the storyFancy an Ideal rod, Perfect reel and Invincible brogues?
Clay pigeon shooting, horse riding and fishing are popular across Derbyshire and that wealth of rural tradition is something I’m keen to celebrate in…
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FREE valuations with Kate Bliss in Oxfordshire
Kate Bliss, a popular star on TV antique shows, is heading to Oxfordshire to do free valuations next week. Kate will be at The…
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Incredible football find – FA Cup winner’s medal given to player after tragic accident up for auction
A rare football treasure, an FA Cup winner’s medal given to a Midlands footballer in the saddest of circumstances, is expected to fetch thousands…
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Ancient copy of ‘most famous banned book in the country’ unearthed
A copy of one of the most prosecuted and banned books in history – regarded as the first English pornographic prose – has been…
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Silver unearthed in Lichfield set to grace important book – and sells for thousands
A highly collectable silver cigarette case discovered in Lichfield is destined to be featured in a new book after soaring to success at auction.
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Timely warning! Vintage watches can be worth a fortune
If a spring clean beckons and an old watch is discovered in a dusty drawer, never dismiss it because it might just be worth…
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French pottery perfection – couple’s vast Quimper collection set to go to auction
If French Faience pottery takes your fancy, Steve Toogood and wife Lynn are offering fans the chance to buy pieces collected over the…
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