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Silver, diamonds and gold worthy of coronation celebration are in demand at auction
The King’s Coronation is drawing near and the nation looks set to celebrate in style if the demand for silverware at auction is anything…
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Norwegian Modernist style shines bright in April 18 jewellery auction
Norway and its artisans have a style all of their own, and it comes to the fore amid a wonderful array of Norwegian enamel…
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Culinary find fit for a king destined to stir up interest – dig out your royal treasures!
Antiques with royal connections come in all shapes and sizes and a recent find demonstrates that literally. A rare 19th century chest is…
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3 top lots in May Football Auction – ideal for Barcelona, Villa and Stoke City fans
Sports memorabilia is in hot demand at auction and items related to football are among the most sought after. Here, Head of Sports…
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Wakey wakey! Great grandad’s giant alarm clocks collection stuns antiques expert
A man who’s spent 30 years building an enormous quirky collection of alarm clocks is set to wake bidders from their slumbers at auction.
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One man’s pride and joy! ‘Astonishing’ Deltic model loco set for auction
One man’s passion for trains sparked the creation of an award-winning model locomotive which has amazed rail buffs for decades – and it’s now…
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Embroidery made for Queen Elizabeth’s ‘masterpiece’ coronation gown set for auction
An exquisite piece of floral embroidery made for Queen Elizabeth II’s famous coronation gown in 1953 could sell for thousands of pounds at auction. The 70-year-old…
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What bidders want: 6 top sellers in Hansons’ April Oxfordshire sale
Bidding was as buoyant in the Banbury Fine Art, Antiques & Collectors Auction on April 1. Nearly 350 lots went under the hammer offering…
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Cardboard box of ‘mum’s pots’ thought to be worth £30 achieves £100,000 at auction
A cardboard box of pots thought to be worth around £30 sold for£100,000 at auction – much to the seller’s amazement. The 67-year-old…
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TV’s Charles Hanson heading to BURTON in Staffordshire to find auction treasures
If you’ve always wondered what that antique treasure, quirky collectable or piece of jewellery might be worth you can find out for free in…
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Woman’s ‘impeccable taste’ sparks worldwide bidding battle for contents of stylish Georgian townhouse
Hundreds of eclectic items from one of Derby’s most stylish Georgian townhouses have sold at auction – some for up to 10 times their…
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5 top lots in March 28 Country House Fine Art Auction – chosen by experts
Hundreds of exquisite items will go under the hammer in the Country House Fine Art, Jewellery and Interiors Auction at Bishton Hall on…
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What bidders want! Lots that smashed estimates in 4-day March sale
More than 1,000 lots went under the hammer in Hansons’ four-day March Antiques & Collectors Auction. Bidding was strong across all sectors in this…
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Expert’s choice: Female flair created magnificent 18th century clock in March 30 Fine Art Auction
More than 500 lots shine bright in Hansons’ March 30 Fine Art Auction and among them are some fine horological items, one created…
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Child’s tapestry made 160 years ago and historic sports watch among finds set for Hansons Royal Tunbridge Wells first auction
A tapestry created by a child 160 years ago is among a host of fascinating finds set to go under the hammer with Hansons Royal Tunbridge…
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Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier’s designer flair in demand at auction
Designer flair comes to the fore this spring courtesy of Derbyshire’s own queen of fashion Dame Vivienne Westwood and Frenchman Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Discovery of 1930s Disney sketch book reveals Snow White magic taking shape
The magic of Walt Disney’s Snow White film has delighted children for decades and still shines bright today. But every great idea starts…
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Why Stirling Moss portrait is destined for glory – and Derby County memorabilia is flying high
A striking portrait by the greatest Formula One artist in the world is set for auction – and motor sport fans will be racing…
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Miniature painting from ’16th century German Renaissance era’ set for auction
A painting believed to date back to the German Renaissance 500 years ago has been uncovered by Hansons London. The 16th century portrait miniature, identified…
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Baroness Betty Boothroyd’s work bag – set for auction – is ‘exceptional memento’ of political legend
A ‘Royal Bag’ used by legendary politician Betty Boothroyd is set for auction – emblazoned with her name. Baroness Boothroyd, who passed…
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Imari, the jewel in the Derby Crown, is soaring in popularity at auction
By Adrian Kinton Present day Derby has many claims to fame and is a city of which we are rightly proud. It boasts…
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