Secret 1,000-strong coin collection – uncovered in Luton house – achieves thousands at auction
More than 1,000 coins found hidden all over a Bedfordshire house have sold for tens of thousands of pounds at auction. A…
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Vivienne Westwood’s ‘I’m not a terrorist’ T-shirt up for auction
A vintage T-shirt with a political message by iconic Derbyshire-born fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is set for auction in June. The…
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One chipped cup sells for thousands at auction thanks to Titanic link
One small, chipped cup found on a kitchen shelf has sold for thousands of pounds at auction. The cup, spotted by an…
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Discover secrets from the world of antiques with TV’s Charles Hanson in Powys
TV personality Charles Hanson is heading to Wales to reveal secrets from the world of antiques. Charles, a regular on shows like…
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Vintage designer watches can sell for thousands – got a windfall ticking away at home?
Search through your drawers for unwanted – or forgotten – watches because vintage finds can sell for thousands at auction. Designer makes…
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Unseen photos of secretive SAS soldiers during World War Two uncovered
Never-before-seen Second World War photos of SAS soldiers – a military unit swathed in secrecy – have been uncovered. They offer a…
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Art Nouveau brooch set to anchor hearts at auction – add your jewels to sparkling sale
A sparkling summer sale draws near at Hansons’ Oxfordshire saleroom with a trove of fine jewels and silver going under the hammer in June.
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Gift of Cup Final football could kick-start school’s playground dream
A prestigious football used in this year’s Carabao Cup Final at Wembley is being auctioned to help an East Staffordshire school transform its playground.
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Secret 1,000-strong coin collection found hidden in house thanks to collector’s passion
A stunned mother and daughter have found more than 1,000 coins – some dating back centuries – hidden all over their house.
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Woman auctioning Mary Quant leotard bought at 18 – and it stills fits like a glove at 61!
A woman is parting with her most treasured possession at the age of 61, a Mary Quant leotard bought to celebrate her 18th birthday…
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7 amazing lots in May Sports Auction including 1930 statue of ‘Mozart of football’
An incredible array of iconic items are coming up in the May 17 May Football in Focus & Sporting Memorabilia Auction. Here sale…
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Mitten worn by leader of 1953 British Everest Expedition found in shoebox
A mitten worn by British Everest expedition leader Sir John Hunt at 27,400 feet in May 1953 has been discovered in a shoe box.
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Wizzard legend Roy Wood could make Christmas come early thanks to glittering chandelier
A glittering chandelier connected to Derby’s history and music legend Roy Wood is set to light up lives at auction. Roy, co-founder of…
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Come and join us at Hansons! Public auction previews and saleroom bidding are back
From education to making memories, Hansons Auctioneers are delighted to invite the public back into saleroom to experience the theatre, drama and romance…
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Vintage style admired by Queen Elizabeth could be yours as Horrockses outfit comes to auction
Here Hansons’ period clothing consultant Virginia Ewart highlights a favourite item in the Hansons Staffordshire June 7 auction. The Horrockses label is…
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Giant Enid Blyton book collection set for auction thanks to one woman’s lifelong passion
One of the largest collections of Enid Byton books in the world is set for auction thanks to a lifelong collector whose passion…
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Charles Hanson helps raise thousands for British Heart Foundation
Charles Hanson raised £3,300 for the British Heart Foundation thanks to a charity event – much to the delight of organisers. Charles,…
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‘Collector-maniac’ gran to part with quirky 2,000-strong soap collection – mainly from hotels!
A woman who’s amassed 2,000 bars of soap over 50 years – mainly from hotel bathrooms – is letting her collection slip away.
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What bidders want! Jewellery, period art, stamps and chronometer fly high in April auction
Hansons Auctioneers’ monthly Antiques & Collectors sales bring together an eclectic mix of 1,000-plus lots. Everything from silver and jewellery to clocks and…
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Centuries-old gold coin worth thousands found in pile of old pennies and loose change
A 400-year-old gold coin worth thousands of pounds has been found among a pile of old pennies and loose change from foreign holidays.
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Why a snake has charmed its way into this exceptional Victorian pendant
Snakes may not be the obvious choice for a lover’s gift today but in Victorian times they were a symbol of love.
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