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How auction finds at Hansons have helped this man forge a successful eBay business
A man who discovered he could make serious money on eBay – by accident – is proving one man’s junk really is treasure. Ant Stephen,…
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Charles Hanson set to take to the rostrum at his first London auction
Hansons London hosts its first auction in February and leading the event will be TV celebrity Charles Hanson. The well-known auctioneer – an entertainer and showman in the saleroom – launched Hansons London in January, an expansion of Hansons Auctioneers in Derbyshire…
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How the Victorians loved … ancient Valentine’s cards found in shoebox give modern Briton a lesson in the gentle art of romance
Victorian Valentine’s cards that are more than 120 years old have been unearthed in a shoebox – and offer modern Briton a lesson in romance…
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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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This 200-year-old court wig had a VERY distinguished owner
A rare early 19th century court wig which belonged to a former army general who fought under Wellington has been discovered. Despite its…
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Don’t miss FREE jewellery and watch valuations with TV’s Kate Bliss
A regular and very welcome face at Hansons is TV jewellery expert Kate Bliss – and she will be with us again soon, writes Charles…
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Medieval ring found by lorry driver sparks bidding battle at auction
Picture Caption: The ring displays minute engravings and faceting A 15th century bishop’s ring found by a metal detectorist near Beverley Minster in Yorkshire sparked…
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Why Macclesfield Town fans who hold on to their matchday programmes could be sitting on a fortune
Picture Caption: Alistair Lofley with Macclesfield Town programmes Macclesfield Town fans are being urged to dig out their old matchday programmes to see if they’re…
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How the ‘magic’ of these Steiff animal skittles helped a little girl beat scarlet fever – and why they’re worth thousands of pounds
Picture Caption: This rare Steiff animal skittles set was taken along to Hansons’ free valuation day at Fairways garden Centre, near Ashbourne With cases of…
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Centuries-old pitcher with royal pedigree found on top of wardrobe
Picture Caption: This pitcher dates back to circa 1750 An 18th century pitcher rescued from the top of a Lichfield wardrobe and used to hold…
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Charles Hanson expands to the capital to launch Hansons London
Picture Caption: The Normansfield Theatre, Teddington Hansons Auctioneers, the famous Derbyshire business launched in 2005 by Charles Hanson, is expanding to London. Hansons London…
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Young metal detectorist left shaking with excitement after finding medieval bishop’s ring worth THOUSANDS near famous minster
Picture Caption: Adam with the ring at Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall, Derbyshire. A metal detectorist was left shaking with excitement when he unearthed a 15th…
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When a simple pen can be considered a work of art worth a fortune
Picture Caption: This Dunhill Namiki Maki-e lacquer fountain pen sold for £2,900 Pens may not leap to the forefront of your mind when considering…
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The only football ever used to score a hat-trick in an FA Cup final at the original Wembley Stadium has been unearthed
Picture Caption: Charles Hanson with the FA Cup hat-trick football The only football ever used to score a hat-trick in an FA Cup final at…
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Hansons London: Q&A with Charles Hanson & the Antiques Trade Gazette
This interview with Charles Hanson was first published on the Antiques Trade Gazette website in December 2017, reproduced here by kind permission of Auction…
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Why ‘Grotesque’ Wally Birds are loved the world over
A triple Wally Bird and other Martinware coming up for auction on October 24. Hansons is getting noticed – all over the world and,…
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The Jimi Hendrix story that made headlines across the world
Picture Caption: Anthea Connell and the note penned by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. Rock guitar legend Jimi Hendrix sparked a rollercoaster ride for a Nottingham…
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Why your old records could be worth thousands of pounds
Picture Caption: Hansons’ music specialist Claire Howell. Many people have one thing in common – gathering dust, possibly in the garage or loft, is an…
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Jim Spencer: I want to make Hansons’ library department world famous
Picture Caption: Jim Spencer, head of Hansons library department Books, maps and manuscripts are soaring to success at a Derbyshire auction house thanks to the…
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Luddington Manor style in demand – treasures from listed manor house sell for THOUSANDS at auction
Picture Caption: Luddington Manor, near Stratford, has been home to members of Anne Hathaway’s family The chance to buy the contents of a Warwickshire…
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Century-old concertina plays so beautifully its music to my ears
Picture Caption: Derrick Hale with the Lachenal Edeophone concertina for sale at Hansons in March If you popped into Hansons this week you may…
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