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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. And…
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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 manager…
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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. A…
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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 the…
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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 of…
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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 a…
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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 gained…
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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, owner…
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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 ceramics…
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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. At…
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‘Phenomenal’ Sir Stirling Moss portrait by renowned F1 artist set for auction
A striking portrait of motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss by the greatest Formula One artist in the world is set for auction – and motor…
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Star whiskies to watch in spirits auction from Mortlach to WhistlePig
A rare and highly sought-after Scottish whisky from the renowned Mortlach distillery has surfaced in the form of a 43-year-old expression distilled in the…
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Bid now on fine whiskies of pedigree from Springbank Distillery
By Stuart Palmer | Head of Wines, Whisky & Spirits Nestled in the heart of the picturesque coastal town of Campbeltown, the Springbank…
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Girl’s Easter egg – treasured for life after wartime warning in 1939 – set for auction
A chocolate egg has survived another Easter unbroken and uneaten – for the 84th time since 1939! The egg was given to nine-year-old Sybil…
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TV’s Charles Hanson heading to KENT to find antique treasures
One of TV’s best-known antiques experts is heading to Kent to hunt for antique treasures. Charles Hanson, a regular on Bargain Hunt and…
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Striking ring celebrates 19th century Russian leader who sought peace
A Russian gold, enamel and diamond ring featuring the monogram for Alexander II, a pacifist leader who sought peace and aided America, is set to…
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