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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An England cap awarded to Jimmy Greaves after the 1962 World Cup quarter-final – the match that famously “went to the dogs” when a stray animal relieved itself on the striker – is expected to fetch £5,000 at auction.
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TV auctioneer Charles Hanson visits Oxfordshire from November 22, hosting valuation events in Chipping Norton, Banbury, Bicester and Woodstock. With gold and silver prices high, locals are encouraged to bring jewellery, antiques and hidden heirlooms.
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Global bidders drove Arthur Askey’s personal archive past £57,000 at Hansons, with highlights including his Cartier gold cigarette case (£11,000) and a Paul McCartney telegram (£800). Consigned by his grandchildren, the sale reflects the lasting love for the British comedy icon.
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With Pokémon’s 30th anniversary approaching, vintage cards are fetching thousands. Charles Hanson urges fans to value their old collections ahead of a special sale next February.
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Funny man Arthur Askey’s lifetime of showbiz memorabilia and personal treasures are set for auction – revealing the popularity and legacy of the “grandfather” British comedy.
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A gold signet ring linked to Admiral Nelson’s “secret” daughter, Horatia, has been found in a Norfolk field. Discovered near Trunch Hall, it bears the Ward family crest and dates to the 17th century. It heads to auction on Sept 27, estimated at £3,000–£5,000.
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Royal gifts belonging to RAF pilot Squadron Leader Denis Lowery, who repatriated the Duke of Windsor in 1972, go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, Penshurst, on September 16. Highlights include gold cufflinks from Queen Elizabeth II. The collection, valued near £10,000, reflects a career flying the royal family and international dignitaries.
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A thumbnail-sized Qur’an, once kept in a dolls’ house, is set to make £2,000–£3,000 at Hansons’ Norfolk saleroom on the 27th September. Dating from the 18th–19th century, the tiny 300-page text was once used by Ottoman soldiers as a protective talisman.
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Over 140 behind-the-scenes photos taken by Graham Wood, a fireman on the Hogwarts Express, go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on 17 September. The archive features cast autographs, props, and unseen on-set shots from the Harry Potter films.
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Rare D-Day landing maps and original Operation Nestegg plans, sold by Hansons Auctioneers, are set to go on display at Jersey War Tunnels. The documents, once owned by a Royal Navy officer, mark a major addition to the museum’s WWII collection.
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Maps used by Allied troops in the Normandy landings are set for auction at Hansons on the 13th August. Once owned by Royal Naval sub-lieutenant Walter Page, they detail terrain, German defences and minefields across Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches. Discovered in a £10 box of ephemera, they could fetch up to £15,000.
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A long-lost document detailing Britain’s 1945 mission to free the Nazi-occupied Channel Islands has surfaced 80 years after liberation. Discovered in a cardboard box, the 50-page “Operation Nestegg” plan reveals meticulous instructions for the high-risk landings on Jersey and Guernsey. It goes under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers’ Militaria Sale on August 13, guided at £800–£1,200.
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A remarkable 70-year collection of more than 2,500 pieces of movie memorabilia – which survived the 1996 IRA Manchester bombing – is set to go under the hammer in Newark. Built by lifelong film enthusiast Steve Ellison, the haul includes posters, lobby cards and autographs spanning Hollywood’s golden age to modern blockbusters.
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Intimate preparatory works for Jeff Stultiens’ iconic 2003 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II are now up for auction at Hansons Hertfordshire saleroom. The 207-lot sale includes oils and sketches created during sittings with Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace, alongside portraits of other notable figures.
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A vintage Huntley & Palmers enamel sign advertising ginger nuts sold for a surprising £831 at Hansons Norfolk on July 26 — far exceeding its £30–£60 estimate. Featuring 1930s Quaker mascot John Ginger, the sign drew strong interest from collectors of nostalgic biscuit memorabilia.
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A powerful WWI album made by conscientious objectors at Dartmoor Prison goes under the hammer at Hansons, Derbyshire, on the 13th August. Featuring artwork by illustrator George Peace Micklewright, the 58-page book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of those who refused to fight. Estimate: £400–£600.
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Hansons’ Luxury Auction on the 30th July features standout pieces from Cartier, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, including a Cartier Love bracelet, classic watches, and iconic handbags — offering nearly 100 lots of designer fashion and fine jewellery.
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A Yak Face figure found in a Northampton loft with its £1.59 price tag still attached sold for over £3,000 at Hansons on July 24. Part of a stash untouched for 40+ years, the ultra-rare figure helped the collection reach £6,880 at auction.
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It is the UK’s most favourite spirit but how many of us can claim to have eight dozen bottles in the drinks cabinet?
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Golf and whisky unite in Hansons’ July Wine, Whisky & Spirits Auction, featuring 50 rare bottles celebrating iconic moments from The Open, Ryder Cup, and St Andrews.
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A rare cloak clasp featuring Napoleon Bonaparte’s emblematic bees—said to have been taken from his apartment after his death on St Helena—is set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers’ Militaria Auction in Etwall on 13th August, with an estimate of £3,000–£5,000.
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