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Rare Victorian coins achieve tens of thousands at Hansons Richmond auction
A rare set of Victorian gold and silver coins has sold for tens of thousands of pounds at auction in London. The scarce Queen…
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Tiny Queen Mary seal dates back 500 years to brutal Tudor times
Sometimes important antiques are diminutive in size and this tiny find is big in terms of its power to sweep us back to a brutal time in British royal history. The rock crystal seal, set in gold and measuring…
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Enjoy talk by Churchill artist Paul Trevillion at Derbyshire saleroom in November
Paul Trevillion, the man who created a Sir Winston Churchill portrait which the legendary leader loved – and signed – is coming to Derbyshire…
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Poignant reminders of men and women who served their country in Militaria Auction
Men who fought for their country and women who cared for them will be remembered thanks to remarkable historical finds set for auction.
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Marmite buses, stylish locos, Dr Who and Action Man among top toy lots
As thoughts turn to Christmas, toys and childhood excitement often unleash glorious waves of nostalgia. The playthings we hankered after, letters to Santa,…
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WW1 nurse’s album reveals secrets of 1914 Christmas football match with the enemy
A touching, never-before-seen account of a famous First World War Christmas football match between British and German troops has been discovered in a unique…
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Queen Victoria’s baggy bloomers, chemise and shoes found in Somerset wardrobe
A ‘fabulous 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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Huge single-owner coin collection could achieve £40,000 under the hammer
Hundreds of coins in a phenomenal single-owner collection are destined to achieve tens of thousands of pounds at auction in Derbyshire. Coins excel…
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One man’s button passion can never be undone thanks to fasten-ating lifetime collection
If you’re as bright as a button you’ll know pretty much anything and everything is collectible and can become valuable. But what fascinates…
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Chilling ghost story of shock ‘visitation’ from mother in 1785 found among old deeds
A spine-chilling tale of a mysterious haunting 239 years ago which made a grown man ‘faint away’ has been discovered in a box of…
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Vinyl power! 70s and 80s music memorabilia – from Prince to The Damned – in demand
You may not have a Ming vase in the attic or antique jewels under the bed but if you grew up before digital domination…
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Nelson’s shoe buckles – gifted by him to fellow seafaring hero – set for auction
Shoe buckles worn by Nelson are set for auction after the renowned naval commander gave them to a fellow British seafaring hero during the…
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Skull of ship’s goat that supplied milk for Napoleon – set for auction – demonstrates animals’ seafaring superiority
The skull of a seafaring goat which supplied milk to Napoleon Bonaparte aboard ship after he surrendered to the British in 1815 could sell…
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Autumn sale delivers best Fine Art results for years at Hansons
September delivered the best Fine Art sale results for five years at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire saleroom – fuelled by bids from 32 countries. Charles Hanson, owner…
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See timber Napoleon stood on to surrender at special event in Derbyshire
A special event to celebrate fascinating historical objects relating to the surrender of Napoleon Bonaparte is being held in Derbyshire. The ship deck…
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Fine Art top lots: Flemish art, Chinese ceramics, silver and designer watches seduce bidders
By Eric Knowles Derbyshire is a treasure trove when it comes to extraordinary auction finds which make it a global hotspot for…
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Kate Bush, Jo Sago, T-Rex, Bauhaus and The Damned top charts in music sale
Vintage vinyl and autographs from pop, rock and punk artists from the 1970s and 80s are proving to be chart toppers at auction.
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Hammer cheer as Wine, Whisky and Spirits spark ‘fantastic’ results
By Stuart Palmer | Head of Wine, Whisky & Spirits Exceptional finds and collectors’ items sparked strong results in Hansons Auctioneers’…
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Spectacular art and sculpture showcases lifetime of achievement for Britain’s Hugh Charles Culley
A ‘spectacular’ lifetime collection of paintings, prints and sculptures by an award-winning British-born artist who moved to America in childhood is set for…
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Beatles and Bonnie Prince Charlie help Penshurst’s first sale fly high
From Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Beatles, Hansons’ new Kent saleroom delivered an exciting Rock, Pop and Antiques Auction in September. Charles Hanson,…
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Ship timber Napoleon stood on to surrender set for auction
The ship deck timber Napoleon Bonaparte stood on to surrender to the British in 1815 is set for auction. Described as a ‘national treasure…
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