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Be first to see Eric Morecambe star lots at festive preview
Comedy fans can be the first to see fascinating lots celebrating the life of legendary entertainer Eric Morecambe at a special preview event…
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Eric Morecambe’s typewriter could tap up a success story
Vintage typewriters are in vogue – add a celebrity into the mix and you have something very special indeed. Historical significance is important to collectors. This can be due to an early invention or the user. Consequently, comedy legend Eric…
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Phenomenal interest in Eric Morecambe auction sparks move to football stadium
Huge interest in an auction of comedy legend Eric Morecambe’s lifetime of treasures has sparked a move – to a football stadium. Hansons…
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Hansons Cornwall launches as firm takes over thriving Penzance saleroom
A Cornwall auction house has a new owner and bright future thanks to one of Britain’s best known fine art and antiques firms.
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Late Queen Elizabeth’s memo about pups eating royal photo smashes auction estimate
Christmas cards and memos sent by the royal family to a photo specialist smashed estimates at auction – and the top lot boasted a…
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Christmas cards treasured by man who helped royal family deliver picture perfection set for auction
Christmas cards galore sent by the royal family to a photography specialist who aided their festive image choices could achieve thousands at auction. (Dec…
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Queen Victoria’s baggy bloomers, chemise and slipper shoes found in Somerset wardrobe
A pair of Queen Victoria’s bloomers, her chemise and shoes could sell for thousands at auction after being discovered in a Somerset wardrobe. The…
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Rare black opals offer ultimate Christmas jewellery gift
Opals as well as diamonds are a girl’s best friend and both emerge in a dazzling Derbyshire auction on December 12. A…
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Former Beatle’s Ale to Help Save Wildlife Charity at Auction
A crate of rare beer with a rock music pedigree is set to go under the hammer, offering a potential lifeline for a wildlife…
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Royal artist reveals memories of painting Eric Morecambe as iconic portrait comes to auction
Vivid memories of painting Eric Morecambe – a man with a ‘golden heart’ – have been triggered by the auction of an iconic portrait…
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Just 13 rare Harry Potter books – one won in raffle 20 years ago – spark auction frenzy
Just 13 of the world’s rarest Harry Potter books – one won in a school raffle 20 years ago – have sparked an auction frenzy and…
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Harry Potter first edition bought for tenner in 1997 sells for tens of thousands
A Harry Potter book bought for a tenner in 1997 by a Derbyshire mum after watching TV’s Blue Peter has sold for tens of thousands…
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One of best Harry Potter first editions ever found – valued at £80,000 – honours ‘miracle sister’
One of the best Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first editions ever seen is up for auction – to honour the final…
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Welsh Scoutmaster’s historical treasures shine light on organisation 100 years ago
By Virginia Ewart | Textiles & Fashion Consultant Fascinating Scouting-related items – in the care of Poole Museum for five years – have…
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Churchill’s favoured iconic portrait soars to victory at auction
A Churchill portrait which the legendary leader liked so much he summoned the artist to his door to sign it has sold for tens…
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World’s rarest Harry Potter first editions could achieve £100,000 at auction
Two of the rarest and most valuable Harry Potter first editions – in the same November auction – could achieve more than £100,000.
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Ball from England v Wales World Cup match could bounce to glory
Football fans are expected to kick up a fuss over an official match ball from the England v Wales group-stage game at the…
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Harry Potter book bought for tenner by mum could sell for £50,000 – all thanks to Blue Peter!
A Harry Potter book bought for a tenner in 1997 by a Derbyshire mum after watching TV’s Blue Peter could achieve £50,000 at…
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Eric Morecambe’s never-before-seen lifetime of treasures will bring sunshine to nation at auction
British comedy legend Eric Morecambe’s lifetime of showbiz memorabilia and personal treasures are set for auction – revealing the secrets of a national treasure.
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WW1 nurse’s ‘extraordinary’ album – found in Derby house clearance – achieves thousands at auction
A forgotten nurse’s album packed with memories from First World War soldiers – including a famous 1914 Christmas truce – has sold for thousands…
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Genius of Victorian designer Charles Noke led to pottery revolution
You could be forgiven for thinking these striking Doulton vases were designed today thanks to their modern swathes of colour. How wrong you would…
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