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…
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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…
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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…
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Back to the 80s! Bidders buy back their childhood as toy fever hots up
What’s hot and what’s not at auction often surprises but the most astonishing thing for many is discovering their childhood toys are in…
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Rare 1930s American radio from jazz age found in Staffordshire attic
A valuable American radio from the 1930s jazz age has been uncovered in a Staffordshire attic during a house clearance. The Emerson AU190 Tombstone model radio, described…
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Hollywood comes to Hertfordshire as saleroom wins acclaim for star quality
Memorabilia brimming with star quality proved irresistible to bidders in the inaugural Pop Culture sale at auction house Hanson Ross. Following January’s…
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Period drama! Treasure trove of country estate clothing – including aristocrat’s coronation robe – discovered
Great British country houses brim with history and a new discovery will have fans of royalty and TV’s Downton Abbey in raptures.
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British toy hero’s museum of collectibles – amassed over 50 years – could achieve £100,000 at auction
A renowned British toy designer’s museum of antiques, curios and collectibles – thousands of objects amassed over a lifetime – has stunned antiques…
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Unlock the potential of your heirlooms from comfort of your armchair with free home visit
Many people amass antiques, collectibles and jewellery but struggle to discover their true value when there’s a simple – and free – way…
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Georgian jewellery treasures – plucked out from old ‘tat’ – shine bright at auction
The value of items isn’t always in the value of precious metals, sometimes hidden treasures are items that will surprise you, writes Mel…
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Join Charles Hanson for Monday Magic treasure hunt in Derbyshire
Renowned auctioneer and antiques expert Charles Hanson is launching a Monday Magic treasure hunt in Derbyshire. Charles, who makes global headlines with…
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Cutlery drawer clear-out reveals silver spoon from the 1600s
A search through a cutlery drawer has revealed centuries-old silver destined to excel at auction. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said:…
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Humble box of pots spark surprise worthy of celebratory cup of tea!
A humble box of pots took everyone by surprise at Hansons – and reminded me why the ceramics market is so interesting and…
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Legends from world of antiques – Eric Knowles and Charles Hanson – to host Staffordshire valuation event
A golden opportunity to meet two of Britain’s best-known antiques experts is coming up in Staffordshire this summer. Eric Knowles, a familiar face…
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Dazzle everyone this summer thanks to April Auction of Sparkles
Need some sparkle in your life? A glittering array of Art Nouveau-inspired jewellery set for auction in Derbyshire might make your heart flutter…
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Lorna Bailey’s summery pottery wings its way to auction
Pottery brightens up life and few makers are more colourful in their compositions than Lorna Bailey. Examples of her ceramics often come…
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Could your antique spark a bidding storm? Find out at free valuation event with TV’s Charles Hanson in Newcastle under Lyme
One of Britain’s best known antiques experts is heading to Newcastle under Lyme to uncover treasures. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers…
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Giant chicken leg stilts made for 1977 Star Wars film – plus showbiz family’s Pelham Puppets – set for auction
Giant chicken leg stilts used in the original 1977 Star Wars film are set for auction offering collectors a chance to stand out…
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Made in Chelsea’s Ollie Locke to part with iconic Friends script to honour Matthew Perry
Actor and television personality Ollie Locke is parting with his incredibly rare original signed Friends TV script to honour the show’s legendary…
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A Tour of the Etwall Saleroom with Charles Hanson
Take a tour of our Etwall auction house site in Derbyshire guided by Charles Hanson and have a behind the scenes look at what we do.
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Inherited antiques worth a fortune? Find out courtesy of Chinese ceramics and Fine Art expert Adam Schoon
Never ignore inherited antiques gathering dust because they just might be worth a fortune – like a ‘doorstop’ vase which sold for £650,000…
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