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Heirlooms at home? Derbyshire antiques expert ready for Belper treasure hunt
A Derbyshire man renowned for his antiques passion is set to share his knowledge with the people of Belper. Karl Martin, valuer at…
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Childhood Pokémon collection found in Staffordshire could achieve thousands at auction
Hundreds of Pokémon cards collected in childhood could achieve £2,000 at auction after being discovered in Staffordshire. Vintage trading cards are bringing a new…
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This sweet collection will get tongs wagging
You can never have too many sugar tongs but this collection still stirred up a sweet surprise. Hansons Auctioneers’ valuer Edwyn Pym was left…
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Dolphin found in Derbyshire destined to swim into bidders’ hearts
An iconic dolphin sculpture by one of Britain’s most highly regarded artists has dived into my heart after being discovered in Derbyshire, and it’s…
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Dish spotted on sideboard is ancient treasure worth thousands
A decorative dish – spotted on a sideboard – could achieve a five-figure sum at auction after turning out to be a centuries-old antique treasure.
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Legendary Blues fan to part with ‘world’s best Manchester City match shirt collection’ – and it could make £1m
A lifelong Manchester City fanatic is parting with his legendary Blues football shirts collection – believed to be the best in the world.
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Tune into iconic vintage radios in collectors’ dream sale
Vintage radios galore will get bidders tuning into a Derbyshire auction – and the most valuable could achieve more than £1,000. More than…
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What collectors want! Ceramics in demand from Worcester and Wedgwood to Royal Crown Derby
Ceramics are setting the saleroom alight at Hansons Auctioneers, consistently smashing estimates. Here ceramics valuer Robert Churchill reveals the highlight’s of July’s monthly sale.
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Great Escape hero’s WW2 pocket book found in Midlands house clearance
A 1939 pocket book belonging to a World War Two Great Escape hero is set for auction after being found during a Midlands house clearance.
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Lot to watch: Pig-inspired weather vane could bring home the bacon
By Adrian Kinton (pictured with Charles Hanson) This early 20th century weathervane set for auction on July 23 reminded me of a rhyme…
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Music Auction finds! Vintage jukeboxes capture heady mix of music and nostalgia
Music and iconic 20th century design are a powerful combination in the world of antiques and the jukebox is an invention that tunes into both.
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Gentlemen’s ‘Summer 1895’ fashion revealed by discovery of master tailor’s pattern book
What the best dressed men and women were wearing in the summer of 1895 has been revealed by the discovery of a tailor’s pattern…
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The art of healing WW1 soldiers revealed by 1917 nurse’s album – found in locked trunk after 100 years
The discovery of an album kept by a First World War nurse has shed light on therapies used to help shell-shocked soldiers a century ago.
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Ready for your Antiques Roadshow moment? Famous TV expert to host treasure hunts in Staffordshire and Derbyshire
One of Britain’s best known antiques experts is coming to Staffordshire and Derbyshire in a bid to uncover some jaw-dropping finds. Antiques and…
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Star ceramic lots in July sale – chosen by our expert Robert Churchill
A glorious mixture of ceramics are offered every month in Hansons’ four-day Derby Antiques & Collectors sales. Here ceramics valuer Robert Churchill picks…
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Hot lots! Time for scarce 1960s Sherpa watch to tick to glory
Vintage designer timepieces are in hot demand so collectors will be out in force to snaffle a special 1960s watch. Thanks to its…
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4 top lots in July’s Georgian Auction – chosen by expert Karl Martin
The elegance quality and grandeur of fine antique furniture is set to entice lovers of history in The Georgian Auction at Hansons Auctioneers…
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Yorkshire calling! Charles Hanson to launch new antiques valuation event in Pontefract
Renowned auctioneer and antiques expert Charles Hanson is heading to Yorkshire to help people turn unwanted treasures into auction windfalls. Charles, who makes global headlines with his…
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Lewis Capaldi’s ‘licked’ Oreos set to take the biscuit at auction
One of the quirkiest ever auction finds really takes the biscuit. Oreo biscuits ‘Twisted, licked and dunked’ by award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Lewis…
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UK designer ‘deserves badge of honour’ as lifetime curios collection delights world
Quirky curios and antiques amassed by an award-winning British toy designer over 50 years are proving irresistible to bidders all over the world. Patrick…
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American whiskey can achieve tens of thousands at auction – any of these at home?
By Stuart Palmer | Head of Wine, Whisky & Spirits At Hansons Auctioneers, we appreciate both the “Proof” of strength in spirits and…
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