Located in the heart of beautiful Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Hansons Auctioneers’ new Harrogate Saleroom brings our team of experienced valuers and auction specialists to one of the country’s most historic and elegant towns.
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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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Discover remarkable auction finds, extraordinary results, expert insights and stories from Hansons salerooms across the UK.
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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Antique jewellery is booming, with aquamarines and historic diamonds back in demand. From Gen-Z buyers to the “Taylor Swift effect”, vintage gems are once again stealing the spotlight in today’s jewellery market.
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Peak District Artisans come to auction for the first time on March 4, with 100 contemporary works at our Etwall design sale. With estimates from just £50, it’s a rare chance to collect outstanding local talent.
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A rare, top-secret D-Day planning document from 1943 is heading to auction, offering a remarkable insight into the earliest stages of Operation Overlord. The historic archive will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers later this month.
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A rare 1973 Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide hand-painted match ball, thrown up by Charles Harpur-Crewe Esq and discovered in a London attic, is set to sell at Hansons on Shrove Tuesday with a £3,000–£4,000 estimate.
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From Staffordshire’s Potteries to rare trial pieces, discover the story of Moorcroft and a unique auction of vases from designer Kerry Goodwin’s personal collection.
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Charles Hanson examines the return of the Fire Horse in 2026, the dark superstitions surrounding it, and the remarkable Chinese treasures - often hidden in plain sight - now commanding huge prices at auction.
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Antique jewellery is no longer a niche interest reserved for collectors and specialists. From the pages of the style magazines to vintage fairs, historic pieces are enjoying an unprecedented revival.
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Silver prices have surged to record levels, making even modest household silver surprisingly valuable. With melt values at historic highs, many owners are asking whether now is the time to sell or hold.
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In the 1970s, losing your marbles was a playground disaster, not a financial one. This week in Derby, however, a collection of 33 Victorian marbles could fetch up to £5,000 at auction – a remarkable £150 per marble.
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You wait years for one Sooty puppet to appear – then two arrive at once, each representing a different era of more than 75 years of British TV nostalgia.
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The 1847 “gothic crown” — often called the most beautiful coin ever struck — captures the renewed excitement around coin collecting. A rare example will be offered at auction this February, estimated at £2,000–£3,000.
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From pop culture to major anniversaries, what’s happening now shapes what sells in the saleroom. In this column, I share my predictions for 2026 and the objects set to capture collectors’ attention in the year ahead.
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There is nothing quite like the thrill of the auction room. With bids flying in from around the world, estimates can be blown away when history and competition collide. This column shares some of the most remarkable surprises from the saleroom this year and the stories behind them.
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With silver prices at record highs, now is the perfect time to uncover hidden value at home. From silverware to decorative ceramics, Hansons is seeing strong auction results — with classic collectibles set to shine into 2026.
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Charles Hanson uncovers the legacy of Sylvia Peters, the woman behind the Queen’s first televised Christmas speech, with an archive that offers a fascinating glimpse into a defining moment in royal broadcasting history.
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Nostalgia is pushing up prices for childhood classics like Meccano, Sindy and Action Man, with collectors paying strong sums for the toys of Christmas past.
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A 16th-century ring found near Robert Catesby’s birthplace may offer a rare link to the Midlands roots of the Gunpowder Plot, writes Charles Hanson. Its mysterious inscription adds intrigue as it heads to auction this week.
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A beautifully hand-stitched cloche hat once worn by theatre icon Ellen Terry is set to star in Hansons’ Etwall sale on November 20. A rare piece of fashion history, it now heads to auction after decades in a private collection.
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Arthur Askey may not be a household name today, but his wit helped shape British comedy. As his personal archive heads to auction, Charles Hanson reflects on the enduring charm of the 5ft 2in funnyman who inspired generations.
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