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Antique treasure hunt starts in Leicestershire in January 2024
Antiques experts are heading to Leicestershire in a bid to uncover fascinating finds to help people unleash a windfall. Free valuation events will…
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Best sellers! Books write phenomenal auction success story in 2023
Antique treasures come in many forms but the top lot of 2023 may surprise you because it was a prayer book, writes Charles Hanson…
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The ‘humblest Christmas tree in the world’ sells for THOUSANDS at auction
The ‘humblest Christmas tree in the world’ which captured festive magic for a child more than a century ago has produced a jaw-dropping auction…
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Diana’s Christmas cards, letters and photos touch bidders’ hearts
Poignant images of Diana, Princess of Wales as a shy teenage bridesmaid together with royal Christmas cards and letters from the Queen of Hearts…
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The ‘humblest Christmas tree in the world’ set for auction
The ‘humblest Christmas tree in the world’ which captured festive magic for a child more than a century ago is set for auction.
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5 unmissable lots to tempt bidders in Hansons’ final 2023 auction
A fabulous year of auctions ends in style with an eclectic mix of 444 lots offered in the December 15 Banbury Silver, Jewellery,…
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Spooky vampire-slaying kit – hidden in Bible – sparks international bidding battle
Fans of the weird and wonderful came out in force to bid on a scarce vampire-slaying kit – packed with an arsenal of weapons to…
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Harry Potter first edition – £10 bargain-bucket buy – sells for astonishing sum
A Harry Potter first edition – bought for a tenner in 1997 – has achieved an eye-watering sum at auction. The hardback copy…
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Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree decorations spark auction bidding battle
Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree decorations have been snapped up at auction in time for festive celebrations. Two of her royal fir tree adornments, a…
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Perfect for Christmas? Antique card tables prove irresistible at auction
The old world allure of classic card tables proved irresistible in Hansons’ Christmas Fine Art Auction. Elegant card tables were were a must-have…
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Century-old drum saved from skip deserves to make music again
A century-old drum saved from a skip could achieve £4,000 at auction in December. The Ludwig, all-metal, separate tension drum has been described as a…
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Spooky vampire-slaying kit set to spark auction bidding battle
Fans of the weird and wonderful are expected to come out in force to bid on a scarce vampire-slaying kit set for auction…
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Fashionista’s 1960s Chanel suits, Elton John’s leather jacket and rock star style could be yours at auction
Classic 1960s Chanel suits set for auction adorned a socialite whose style is enriching a London fashion exhibition. A Chanel ouTfit that belonged…
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Ship gangway Napoleon stood on to surrender set for auction
The warship gangway timber Napoleon Bonaparte stood on to surrender to the British in 1815 is set for auction. Described as a ‘national…
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Christmas toy joy! Italian beauty and Karl Lagerfield designer ted among star finds in December 6 Bishton Auction
Steiff teddy bears and rare dolls from around the world – including a scarce Italian gem – are among lots set to inspire childhood…
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Harry Potter first edition worth THOUSANDS found in bargain bucket in Scottish Highlands
A hugely valuable Harry Potter first edition – found in a bargain bucket in the Scottish Highlands – is set to make tens of thousands…
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Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree decorations set for auction
Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree decorations are set for auction – and could be yours in time for festive celebrations. Two of her…
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Christmas comes early as astonishing toy finds turn Hansons into Santa’s grotto
As festive fever moves into top gear in the run-up to Christmas toy excitement abounds, especially at Hansons. Parked up in our saleroom…
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Charles Hanson blown away to discover HIMSELF in vintage find
Charles Hanson was blown away to find himself tucked away in a vintage find dating as far back as the 1940s. He said:…
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Ancient Chinese ritual cauldron – found in Yorkshire home -could net £10,000 at auction
A 2,000-year-old Chinese ceremonial cauldron – found in a Yorkshire home – could command up to £10,000 at auction. Antiques expert Charles Hanson…
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Brown furniture is back! Antique chest smashes estimate at Hertfordshire auction
A striking antique chest has sold for thousands of pounds at auction in Hertfordshire – five times its guide price. The elegant Georgian-style…
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