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Final score! 1953 FA Cup hat-trick football sells to lifelong Blackpool supporter for thousands
A football used to score a hat-trick in a famous FA Cup final at the original Wembley Stadium has smashed its way…
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The Force is Strong with Hansons
The world’s passion for Star Wars knows no bounds as a selection of 60 vintage toys – which had been gathering dust for years – sold for nearly £10,000 at auction. The unopened toys, many made by Palitoy, which had its base…
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Best love song ever? Ivor Novello award honouring 10cc’s UK number one hit could be yours
An original Ivor Novello award honouring one of the best pop songs ever made – I’m Not In Love by 10cc – is expected to…
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Love antique charm? Hansons’ furniture expert picks out four investment pieces to enhance your home
Brown furniture is making a comeback as people search out quality for their homes as opposed to flatpack fragility. In years gone by, furniture was…
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Top Sellers on Day Four of Antiques & Collectables Auction Feb 2018
There were some fantastic and top selling lots on Day Four of our Etwall Antiques & Collectables Auction on 18th February. Thomas Davidson, Battle of…
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Have your treasures valued for FREE by stars of the antiques world Kate Bliss and Lars Tharp
I am proud to say we have some rather impressive guests here at Hansons and in early March we’re particularly well blessed, writes Charles Hanson.
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Jimi Hendrix shock! Woman finds gift from rock legend in drawer at home
A woman who made headlines around the world when she sold a loving note penned to her by rock legend Jimi Hendrix has found…
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Recent London Finds
All of these beautiful items made their way to our London Consignment office in the past week. They will all feature in the upcoming March…
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TV’s Bargain Hunt is filming at Hansons in March – and we’d love you to join us!
TV’s Bargain Hunt film crew is coming to Hansons – and we’d love you to join us! The popular programme makers will be at Hansons’…
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‘We were praying for success!’ Hansons London debut auction sees THOUSANDS paid for Quran
Hansons London’s first auction soared to success in front of a huge crowd who saw a copy of the Quran smash its estimate to sell…
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Love art? The splendid painting on the left is up for auction and we warmly welcome more
Whatever your feelings on fox hunting, it’s hard not to admire this wonderful painting. For me, it encapsulates British country life, its history and colour,…
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‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’ to buy oak canons’ stalls from Leicester Cathedral
Magnificent canons’ stalls from Leicester Cathedral – removed to make way for Richard III’s tomb – are coming up for auction. The giant oak stalls,…
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Silver is still very much at home!
Silver is still proving to be a popular item for bidders, if these results are anything to go by from our London auction on 10th…
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Art Works in Different Mediums
Art work in different mediums has always been popular and the lots in our first London auction were no exception. The first lot of the…
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London’s Top Selling Lots
There were some fantastic and some very unexpected top selling lots at our London Auction oin 10th February.The biggest surprise of all was the…
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Islamic Art is the new Souk pleaser
Islamic art appears to be a real crowd pleaser and the bidders’ favourite. The lots in the February Fine Art & Antiques auction held…
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Shocking ‘sex manual’ from 1720 – banned until the 1960s – is unearthed by Hansons
A ‘secrets of sex manual’ dating back to 1720, that was banned until the 1960s due to its shocking content, has been unearthed. Political correctness…
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‘Remarkable’ wax doll given as Christening gift in 1866 set to melt hearts at auction
A rare wax doll given as a Christening gift in 1866 is expected to spark worldwide interest at auction. The doll – made 100 years…
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Private Collection of Moorcroft selling at Hansons London
Hansons London is excited to be selling a collection of Moorcroft ceramics in their debut auction being held on 10th February, at the Normansfield Theatre…
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From Dubai to Derby – ‘Extraordinary’ collection of art from Middle Eastern property for sale
Madonna’s autographed satin glove and Beatle John Lennon’s shirt are among an eclectic mixture of hundreds of antiques and collectables which have arrived in Derbyshire…
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Four of the Star Lots at our London Auction – 10th February
With our inaugural London auction fast approaching, this Saturday! We thought we would share a few of the Star Lots which will all be in…
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