5 top lots in Curated Ceramics Auction – chosen by Dr Richard Halliday
Ceramics consultant Dr Richard Halliday is pleased to announce that the catalogue showcasing more than 300 lots in his December 2 Curated…
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New whisky valuer appointed at Hansons’ Staffordshire saleroom Bishton Hall
Hansons Auctioneers has enhanced its wealth of specialist sales with the appointment of Whisky and Spirits expert Stuart Palmer. Stuart has joined the…
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Vanessa-Mae’s violin could be yours after letter tugged on her heartstrings – and sparked ‘amazing’ random act of kindness
A violin used to practice on by renowned musician Vanessa-Mae is set for auction after a touching letter from a fan sparked an…
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Dazzling chandeliers worth thousands at bargain prices in glittering auction honouring Derby entrepreneur
A wealth of shimmering lights to make Christmas sparkle are set for auction in a glowing tribute to one of Derby’s best-known entrepreneurs.
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1953 Everest Expedition memorabilia saved for posterity by ‘greatest climber of all time’
Memorabilia from the first successful British ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 – including a food packet used by the adventurers – has…
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Classic car delight as rare 1959 Austin Westminster Vanden Plas steers into auction
There is nothing quite like classic cars to invoke nostalgia and drive cherished memories of days gone by, and I for one adore…
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Iconic telephone kiosk and Royal Mail letter box could spark best-of-British bidding battle
Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for someone who is British and proud? Two iconic objects set for auction could dial up success…
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Rare military documents from Hiroshima nuclear blast together with moving relics of destruction uncovered
Moving relics and rare British military documents from Japan’s atomic bomb blast at Hiroshima have emerged – and act as a timely reminder…
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Bid on fabulous lots donated through an avalanche of generosity to help save Derbyshire lives
If you want to feel good help others! And you can do just that by bidding high on some fabulous lots to help…
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New sale celebrates Georgian era at Bishton Hall – and chef creates recipe for success
I fell in love with the Georgian splendour of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire in 2019 and made the huge decision to buy it…
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Art Deco elegance shines bright thanks to Austrian sculptor Lorenzl
Dancers sway in these 1930s brass and ivory figurines signed by a man whose work epitomises Art Deco style – Josef Lorenzl.
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1966 World Cup flag set to fly at special auction filled with football fever
A flag believed to have been flown at Wembley during the 1966 World Cup is poised to spark football bidding fever at a…
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Everest Expedition food packet from 1953 could sell for thousands as mementos amassed by event’s official filmmaker come to auction
A packet which contained food to fortify famous adventurers during the first successful British ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 is part of…
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Join charity auction fun at Derbyshire saleroom – and help Hansons save lives
If you’d like to enjoy the excitement of a live auction – and help a vital Derby cause – you’re warmly invited to…
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Sergio Aguero Manchester City shirt – announcement
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Sergio Aguero Manchester City football shirt, due for auction on Nov 3, has been withdrawn from sale by…
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Typewriter used by Steptoe and Son comedy genius set for auction
A typewriter used by Ray Dalton, the man who created TV sitcom Steptoe and Son, is set for auction among a host of…
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Seller flabbergasted as century-old police mug shots book – saved from Derby skip – sells for five-figure sum
A century-old ledger of police mug shots – saved from a Derby skip 40 years ago – has smashed its auction estimate to…
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Lucky mum buys two Harry Potter books for her sons to read – and both turn out to be first editions worth thousands!
Two Harry Potter books bought for a fiver each by a mum more than 20 years ago could sell for thousands at auction…
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Cider glass sells for thousands in ‘strongest Fine Art sale for five years’
A single antique cider glass toasted huge success in Hansons’ October Fine Art sale after it was contested to a phenomenal £4,800.
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Centuries-old flute by renowned maker could be one of a kind
The discovery of a rare – possibly unique – centuries-old flute by a renowned 19th century instrument maker could be music to the…
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Crowdfunder launched to buy ‘amazing’ Derby police book from century ago for Derbyshire Record Office
A crowdfunding appeal has been launched by Derbyshire Record Office in a bid to buy a Derby Police register of criminals from a…
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