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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’ creature…
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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 on…
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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 was…
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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 When…
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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 TV’s…
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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 on…
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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 Ross…
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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 auctioneer…
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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 Art…
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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. Charles…
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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. Some…
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Haul of silver discovered in garage bought on whim by pensioner
A garage bought by chance by a pensioner is set to deliver an auction windfall after antique gems emerged among piles of bric-a-brac inside.
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Doll power, teddies, Action Man and Polly Pocket triumph in June toy sale
Doll power came to the fore in the June 7 Dolls, Toys and Teddy Bears sale at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire. Here consultant doll and…
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Demand for vintage clothes and textiles make auctions the height of fashion
Vintage clothing and textiles are in demand at auction as followers of fashion appreciate the style and quality of the past. Vintage…
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Car fans urged to make Bishton Hall their new motoring Mecca
A venue aiming to become a Mecca for car enthusiasts is urging people to take advantage of all it has to offer. Bishton…
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King Charles’ childhood drawings of ‘Mummy’ and ‘Papa’ sell for thousands – and show the world he ‘truly loved his mother’
Unique childhood drawings by King Charles of his parents have sold for tens of thousands of pounds, and the thrilled buyer says they reveal something…
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Medieval cannon turns up in garden rockery – and it could blow up bidding at auction
A 600-year-old medieval hand cannon dating back to circa 1400 could sell for thousands of pounds at auction after being used to decorate a…
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