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4 fascinating historical lots in our Antiquities Auction
Here James Brenchley, head of Hansons’ Antiquities Department, picks out four star items coming up for sale in our November 26 Antiquities…
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Mysterious bell thought to be 1,500 years old was used as an ornament by gran
An ancient bell dug up on Gloucestershire farmland in the 1920s and used as an ornament ‘on gran’s dresser’ could sell for thousands of pounds at auction. The bell, which is believed to be monastic, resembles the bell of St Patrick which…
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Mickey Mouse 90th birthday surprise! Disney toy from 1930s found in Midlands loft
Antiques experts were stunned to discover a vintage Mickey Mouse toy that is nearly as old as the Disney character himself. Mickey Mouse made his…
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Black Friday turns Sky Blue! Why Man City fans have to tune into this auction
Manchester City stars – past and present – dominate a collection of 40 football shirts issued to famous players which are coming up for sale…
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Football crazy? Rare chance to own shirts issued to stars like Messi and Tevez
Playing football with the skill of Lionel Messi – one of the greatest stars of all time – may be a distant dream but you…
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Back to Bishton! Fine Art auction returns to Staffordshire mansion at Christmas
Atmospheric Staffordshire mansion Bishton Hall will host Hansons Auctioneers’ Christmas Fine Art Auction thanks to the success of a previous sale at the venue. The…
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We’re dreaming of an Art Deco Christmas – and you can too!
We’re dreaming of a dazzling Art Deco Christmas at Hansons thanks to a stunning array of jewellery discoveries from the period which demonstrate all that’s…
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Best charity shop find ever? F1 legend Ralf Schumacher’s racing suit up for auction
Motorsport fans can bid for Formula One legend Ralf Schumacher’s racing suit thanks to a shock charity shop donation from a mystery donor. The red…
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Century-old message to British troops ordering a ceasefire on November 11, 1918 discovered
A rare and timely reminder of the importance of honouring all those who gave their lives in war on November 11 has been unearthed. An…
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Look out! Santa will be at Hansons soon – complete with festive crackers
It’s never too early to dress up as Santa, is it? I hope not because I’ll be sporting a Santa suit courtesy of our fabulous…
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One of first and LAST Corbett family Sooty puppets up for auction
Sooty fans have the chance to buy the ultimate toy memorabilia – vintage hand puppets that mark the early years and the end of a…
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Your next car? Own a unique piece of Morris Minor and Mini motoring history
A unique model of the Mosquito – the forerunner of famous British car the Morris Minor – is being sold by a man whose father…
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Fabulous furniture highlights from the Bishton Hall Country House & Fine Art Auction
Here, Hansons’ furniture valuer Edward Rycroft highlights star lots in Hansons’ Bishton Hall Country House Sale & Fine Art Auction in October. A fantastic collection…
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London’s hidden secrets revealed: Guide to capital’s brothels and ‘beautiful women’ in 1841 unearthed
A startling insight into London’s secret brothels, prostitutes and ‘the most beautiful women’ in the metropolis has come to light following the discovery of…
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Ancient ring hailed ‘find of a lifetime’ by metal detectorist
An ancient gold ring buried in Oxfordshire for hundreds of years has been hailed ‘the find of a lifetime’ by the metal detectorist who unearthed…
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Canadians travel 4,394 miles to meet Charles Hanson on a Bargain Hunt tour of UK
Canadian antiques enthusiasts Brian and Dina O’Connor have flown more than 4,000 miles to meet Charles Hanson and visit his auction house near Derby. The…
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Adrian Rathbone reveals the star lots in Hansons’ Autumn Fine Art and Bishton Hall Contents Auction
Here, Hansons’ Associate Director, Adrian Rathbone, reports on the highlights in our Autumn Fine Art and Bishton Hall Contents Auction, which ran between Oct 10-19,…
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Jim Spencer on the wealth of treasures in his October Library Auction
ere Jim Spencer, Head of Books and Works on Paper at Hansons Auctioneers, reveals the top lots in his October Library Auction – including…
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Ground-breaking Bishton Hall sale delivers £1 million result and smashes all records for Hansons
A decision to merge the latest technology with traditional ideas has delivered a £1 million prize – the best auction result ever – for…
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Snakes alive! Rare book from 1704 reveals how to battle UK snakes with onions and radishes!
An extremely scarce English hunting book dating back more than 300 years and unearthed in Buxton could soar at auction – and fascinate the world…
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This dazzling Art Deco diamond ring could be the ultimate Christmas gift – unless you know better!
Diamonds always dazzle but even my jewellery experts, who spend every day assessing treasures, were goggle-eyed when an Art Deco ring arrived at our Derbyshire…
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