‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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