Panko game made to aid suffragettes a century ago found during house clearance
A suffragette card game used to help women fight for equality a century ago has been discovered in a cupboard during a routine…
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Centuries-old wine bottle set to toast Wedgwood pottery genius
An 18th century glass wine bottle honouring a giant in the world of Wedgwood pottery has been uncovered. The bottle, with silver collar and…
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TV’s Kate Bliss set for summer treasure hunt in Nottingham and Northamptonshire
TV’s Kate Bliss is heading to Nottingham and Northamptonshire to uncover sparkling treasures. The familiar face from TV’s Bargain Hunt will be…
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John Wood and Walter Strachan artistic treasures in July 18 Library Auction
An important collection of signed prints & livres d’artiste – artist books – offer rich pickings for collectors in a special Library Auction…
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Top lots to entice in July 17 Toy Auction – chosen by expert Steve Fulford
Preview of July 17 Specialist Toy Auction by valuer Steve Fulford CLICK HERE TO VIEW CATALOGUE Hansons’ passion for…
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Rolex, dazzling diamonds and Art Nouveau beauty delight bidders at Bishton Hall
Jewellery and designer watches are highly sought after. Here, jewellery valuer Mel Lee-Patrick shares top-selling lots in July’s Bishton Jewellery, Silver and Watch…
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Magician doll from Victorian England set to mesmerise bidders
A rare Victorian magician doll could sell for thousands of pounds at auction after being gifted to a servant. The ‘mesmerising’…
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Charles Hanson heading to Southwell, Notts, to uncover antique treasures
TV antiques expert Charles Hanson is heading to the historical Nottinghamshire town of Southwell to find hidden treasure. Charles, a familiar face…
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Coronation chocolate given to schoolgirl 121 years ago found uneaten due to ‘generations of self-restraint’
Coronation chocolates given to a school girl 121 years ago have been found untouched in their original tin. The tiny sweet treat…
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Bottle of rum from 1843 is ‘second oldest ever offered at auction’
A 180-year-old bottle of rum, believed to be the second oldest ever offered at auction, could sell for thousands of pounds. The…
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TV’s Bargain Hunt set to make summer auction sparkle at Staffordshire saleroom Bishton Hall
I’m 21 again this year – 21 years on TV’s Bargain Hunt – and that’s quite a milestone! – writes Charles Hanson…
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Make a date with TV antiques expert Adam Schoon in Derbyshire or Staffordshire in July
Renowned antiques expert Adam Schoon is heading to Derbyshire and Staffordshire to seek out treasures. Adam will be familiar to fans of…
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Football crazy! Marcus Rashford England shirt and Maradona trophy set for auction kick-off
Fine football finds are set to go under the hammer as Hansons prepares to celebrate the August kick-off with a Sports Auction.
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Common attic finds you should never throw away such as cameras, stamps and cigarette cards!
Ming vases or antique diamond jewellery may elude most of us but some fairly common vintage items could net you an auction surprise, writes Charles Hanson.
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Charles Hanson heading to Southwell, Notts, in July to uncover antique treasures
TV antiques expert Charles Hanson is heading to the historical Nottinghamshire town of Southwell to find hidden treasure. Charles, a familiar face…
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Original Corbett Sooty from famous TV show set for auction thanks to ‘super-dad’
A TV show Sooty puppet begged by a stage hand to delight his children decades ago is set to spark an auction battle.
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Renowned auctioneer Charles Hanson launches new saleroom in Hertfordshire
A ‘clear need for auction services’ has led Hansons Auctioneers to choose Hertfordshire as the location for its sixth saleroom. The Hanson…
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What bidders want! Top lots in Oxfordshire’s June sale revealed
Everything from jewellery to centuries ancient British almanacs excelled in the June 2023 sale at Hanson Holloway’s Ross in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Here…
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Monster Dutch clock – standing 8ft tall – among antique timepieces in June 30 Fine Art Auction
A ‘monster’ 18th century Dutch clock – standing 8ft tall – is among antique timepieces of distinction in Hansons’ June 30 Fine…
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Chinese Ming table worth half as much as house where it was found set for auction
A 400-year-old Chinese table could achieve £100,000 at auction – around half the value of the Derby house where it was found.
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Major Moorcroft pottery collection ‘worthy of museum’ could top £100,000 at auction
Rare Moorcroft pottery – including museum-worthy pieces – are set for auction thanks to a major single-owner collection which could achieve £100,000.
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