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Pottery goat made by King Charles sells for thousands at auction
A pottery goat made by King Charles more than 50 years ago sparked an auction bidding battle – and sold for thousands of pounds.
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Royal butler’s memoirs of serving ‘Queen Dictator’ Wallis Simpson and Edward spark auction battle
Revealing unpublished memoirs penned by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s former butler have sparked an auction bidding battle. The memoirs of Alan Fisher (1930-2006), a man who rose from the slums of Manchester to become one of the most…
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Collector’s dream! From Henry VIII’s wives to perfect Worcester peaches, ceramics are in demand
Ceramics is a dreamy world for collectors offering everything from Henry VIII and his six wives in fabulous figurine form to functional tableware which doubles…
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God’s glory celebrated in important painting design for Tamworth church window – and it could achieve thousands at auction
The discovery of an important 19th century painting design for a stained glass window in a Midlands church is sparking auction excitement. The…
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Father and son’s jaw-dropping lifetime collection of amusement machines hits auction jackpot
A Midlands father and son’s astonishing collection of 82 amusement arcade machines have hit the jackpot at auction. Bidders came out in force…
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British toy hero’s lifetime collection of curios – including quirky antique teapots – stuns at auction
A renowned British toy designer’s museum of antiques, curios and collectibles – hundreds of objects amassed over a lifetime – has sold for tens…
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Tolkien mystery solved as designer of legendary Lord of the Rings posters offers artwork at auction – after decades in attic!
The mystery of who created prized vintage posters celebrating Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings has been solved – by…
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Wallis Simpson dubbed ‘Queen Dictator’ who never loved Edward in new-found butler’s memoirs about life with royal couple
American socialite Wallis Simpson is dubbed a ‘Queen Dictator’ who never loved Edward in newly-discovered memoirs by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s former…
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Macallan whisky signed by Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher set for auction
By Stuart Palmer | Head of Wine, Whisky & Spirits. May 30 Bishton Wine, Whisky & Spirits Auction Lot 242: A Historic…
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Bishton preview – dolls, teddy bears, vintage fashion flair and Mr Cherry Lips!
An outstanding collection of toys and vintage fashion is set to entice bidders in Bishton Hall’s June 5 Dolls, Teddy Bears & Toys: Antique…
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20th century art soars to success under the hammer – and heads home
By Adrian Kinton | Art Specialist (pictured) Two lots in Derbyshire’s May Antiques and Collectors sale put me in mind of the great…
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‘Unique’ pottery goat made by King Charles in 1960s could reach £10,000 at auction
A ‘unique’ pottery goat made by King Charles more than 50 years ago could sell for £10,000 at auction. The small royal ceramic…
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Father and son’s jaw-dropping 82 amusement machines could hit auction jackpot
A Midlands father and son’s astonishing collection of 82 amusement arcade machines could hit the jackpot at auction. For the last 34…
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Fine wine and whisky shine bright in May auction – including bottle signed by Margaret Thatcher
Collectors can browse 266 lots in the May 30 Bishton Hall May Wine, Whisky & Spirits Auction. Here, Head of Wine, Whisky…
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Simple crayon drawing could achieve thousands thanks to impact of New York City’s Jean-Michel Basquiat
A simple crayon drawing of a Native American could sell for thousands at auction thanks to the impact of the man who created it…
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Watch out for vintage timepieces as they tick all the boxes for collectors
By Helen Smith | Head of Jewellery They may be scratched and scuffed but I never fail to get excited when clients bring…
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Rams fans urged to bid high as Louie Sibley’s football boots come to auction to aid young woman’s cancer battle
Derby County have reached out to help a young Derbyshire woman battling one of the rarest cancers in the world by donating Rams memorabilia…
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9 sensational ceramic lots in May auction – chosen by expert Robert Churchill
Colourful and sought-after ceramics shine bright in Hansons Auctioneers’ 4-day May 16-21 Antiques & Collectors sale. Pottery always takes pride of place on…
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7 jewellery and watch lots tipped to excel in May chosen by expert Helen Smith
Jewellery, gold and watches are in hot demand at auction. Here Hansons’ Head of Jewellery Helen Smith picks out seven top lots in the…
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Family’s magnificent amusement arcade machines could hit jackpot at auction
A stunning private collection of amusement machines could hit the jackpot at auction. A West Midlands father and son have amassed a…
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Charity shop belt – bought for a fiver on foreign holiday – sparks surprise auction windfall
A vintage belt bought for a fiver at a charity shop during a Caribbean holiday has sparked an auction windfall after turning out to…
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