Located in the heart of Derbyshire, Hansons Derbyshire Saleroom in Etwall is not only the headquarters of our operations but also the vibrant auction house for a wide range of specialist auctions. This is where we host an exciting array of sales, from collectibles and antiques to Toys, Militaria, Coins, and much much more.
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Situated within beautiful landscaped gardens in Staffordshire, Bishton Hall, a grade II listed Georgian mansion, creates the period setting to assess and showcase antiques.
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Hansons Richmond builds on the success of monthly London Fine Art & Antiques sales led by a dedicated team since 2018. Situated in a highly regarded area of the capital, it offers a complete range of auction services.
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Welcome to Hanson's Newark, where we honour the timeless tradition of the classic auction experience. Formerly known as Northgate Auction Rooms, we continue to uphold the old-school values of live, in-person bidding, bringing the excitement and authenticity of traditional auctions to the heart of Newark.
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Nestled in West Cornwall, Hansons Auctioneers in Penzance offers a warm and welcoming environment for buyers, sellers, and collectors alike. As part of the renowned Hansons Auctioneers network, our Penzance saleroom provides a unique and personalised auction experience.
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Hansons’ Kent is located close to the market town of Tonbridge in the picturesque village of Penshurst on the Kent/Sussex border. Situated in the beautiful grounds of the Penshurst Estate, we are ideally located to welcome you for valuations and sale days.
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Hanson Holloway’s operates from the longest-established saleroom in the historic market town of Banbury. As well as Oxfordshire, it serves the neighbouring counties of Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.
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Hanson's Hertfordshire is based in Royston and operates jewellery, fine art & collectables auctions and valuations throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, including Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and North London.
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Based in Woburn and Aspley Guise we hold jewellery, silver, fine collectable auctions from the Woburn Hotel. Valuations throughout Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
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Hansons Norfolk is based in Roughton, North Norfolk. Just 5 miles from the seaside town of Cromer, Hansons Norfolk holds jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables auctions and valuation days as well as free home visits for larger collections.
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Hansons Auctioneers is pleased to work with Rare Book Auctions in Lichfield, managed by Jim Spencer. Rare Book Auctions hold dedicated monthly sales of antiquarian books, modern firsts, manuscripts, autograph letters, photographs, ephemera, prints & caricatures, and maps & globes.
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A father's loving letter to his young son, a poignant memorial fashioned from First World War shrapnel and a story that has lain quietly in the same family for more than a century are set to come under the hammer at Hansons Derbyshire.
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Summer is a wonderful time for entertaining. Long lunches drift into evening suppers, the garden becomes another room of the house and, if we're lucky, a chilled bottle of white wine is never too far away.
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Summer is a wonderful time for entertaining. Long lunches drift into evening suppers, the garden becomes another room of the house and, if we're lucky, a chilled bottle of white wine is never too far away.
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One of the greatest pleasures of my work is discovering something exceptional in the most ordinary of surroundings. A rare antique does not always arrive wrapped in tissue paper or accompanied by an impressive family history.
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No matter which stories we put out to the press, the one failsafe to score column inches are the contents of Queen Victoria’s underwear drawer.
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What stories would these classic vehicles tell if they could talk? From a Bond-era Ford Mustang to an Agatha Christie-style Chevrolet tourer, Charles Hanson takes a closer look at four characterful transport classics that offer a glimpse into more than half a century of motoring history.
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The remarkable item not only boasts an enviable provenance but is also linked to one of the most charming and unlikely moments ever witnessed on football's biggest stage.
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What emerged was a remarkable snapshot of Swinging London, including letters suggesting an apparent romance with Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones.
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As England prepare for another summer of football, Charles Hanson reflects on the life and legacy of Derby County legend Steve Bloomer, one of the game's earliest superstars.
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The moving archive tells the story of Kenneth Hanson’s extraordinary wartime service, from the brutal Arctic convoys to the historic sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst during the Battle of the North Cape.
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Issued in Derby during the Napoleonic Wars, the surviving £1 note offers a fascinating glimpse into a time when provincial banks printed their own money.
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One of the most extraordinary pieces of WWI memorabilia Charles Hanson has ever encountered is set to go under the hammer in Hansons’ May 27 militaria sale.
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As Star Wars Day arrives, Charles Hanson looks at why vintage memorabilia from a galaxy far, far away is soaring in value, as Hansons’ Star Wars auction heads to Etwall on May 5th.
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Carried by Private John William Webb in the war’s final weeks, the small Bible is believed to have saved his life by deflecting a fatal chest shot.
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There is no doubt about it, when it comes to Hansons and Sooty – we’re a bit of a double act. In 2018 we set a world-record price at auction in our Etwall saleroom when an original version of…
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With costs rising, a hidden windfall could be sitting in your home. Experts say the average household holds over £13,000 in overlooked valuables. Adam Schoon is helping uncover them – and Etwall could be next.
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Charles Hanson reflects on the rich history and symbolism behind the Easter egg, from centuries-old traditions to extraordinary works of craftsmanship. He also uncovers the surprising collectability of everything from luxury objets d’art to nostalgic chocolate treats — and what they could be worth today.
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St Mary’s Church in Derby, designed by AWN Pugin, is the source of a newly discovered window design — now set to attract strong interest at auction this week.
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Now rediscovered after decades hidden away, the pane is set to go under the hammer in Etwall, bringing a remarkable piece of Derbyshire history back into view.
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From 19th-century northern clogs to Dior, Ferragamo, and Jimmy Choo, our 19 March sale offers a unique mix of industrial heritage and luxury fashion — all supporting a meaningful cause.
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Lifelong Derby County fan Charles Hanson combines football and auctioneering as the remarkable archive of Rams defender George Collin goes under the hammer. The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into Derby’s first golden generation of the 1930s.
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