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Windowpane linked to Mary Queen of Scots set to shine at auction
A long-lost 16th-century windowpane once believed to have been engraved by Mary Queen of Scots has been discovered at the back of cupboard in Belper.
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The plastic raincoat set to make a splash at auction
A plastic pac-a-mac is one of the textile highlights at Hansons Auctioneers’ upcoming sale – but this is a raincoat with a difference.
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From wooden clogs to Jimmy Choos, footwear of all types feature in this week’s sale, writes Charles Hanson
From 19th-century northern clogs to Dior, Ferragamo, and Jimmy Choo, our 19 March sale offers a unique mix of industrial heritage and luxury fashion — all supporting a meaningful cause.
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Museum-quality deckchair makes a splash at Hertfordshire auction
A folding wooden chair from a house clearance in Stanstead Abbotts, which turned out to be a museum-quality, 20th-century classic, has sold for thousands.
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Heels for holes – designer shoes set to raise money for Oxfordshire hospice
Dozens of designer bags and shoes are going under the hammer next week to raise cash to carry out road repairs at an Oxfordshire hospice.
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An archive of sporting memorabilia belonging to one of the early greats of Derby County FC goes under the hammer next month, writes Charles Hanson
Lifelong Derby County fan Charles Hanson combines football and auctioneering as the remarkable archive of Rams defender George Collin goes under the hammer. The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into Derby’s first golden generation of the 1930s.
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Over 130 Lots to Feature in Hansons’ March Stamp Auction
Collectors and postal history enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting sale this March, as over 130 lots of stamps, collections and postal history go under the hammer at Hansons’ Derbyshire saleroom.
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Need a gift for someone born in March or April? Why not surprise them with one of the biggest trends around – antique jewellery, writes Charles Hanson
Antique jewellery is booming, with aquamarines and historic diamonds back in demand. From Gen-Z buyers to the “Taylor Swift effect”, vintage gems are once again stealing the spotlight in today’s jewellery market.
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Peak District artists team up with a Derbyshire auction house for inaugural sale
More than 100 artworks from 17 Derbyshire artists are going under the hammer this week in the first sale of its kind.
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There’s a chance to support some of the region’s finest artists and bag a bargain at a special sale this week writes Charles Hanson
Peak District Artisans come to auction for the first time on March 4, with 100 contemporary works at our Etwall design sale. With estimates from just £50, it’s a rare chance to collect outstanding local talent.
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A “holy grail” Pokémon card costing £2 in 1999 just sold for £30,000
One of the rarest Pokémon cards in the franchise’s history sold for £30,000 in Derby on February 27 – the day marking the 30th anniversary of the global phenomenon.
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Childhood letter written by the young Queen Elizabeth II sells for £25,000
A handwritten letter penned by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a girl sold for £25,000 in Kent – smashing its guide price of £2,000-£4,000.
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A top-secret blueprint of the D-Day landings could make a staggering £100,000 and spark a bidding war at auction this week , writes Charles Hanson
A rare, top-secret D-Day planning document from 1943 is heading to auction, offering a remarkable insight into the earliest stages of Operation Overlord. The historic archive will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers later this month.
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WWI battlefield poppy sent to soldier’s fiancée could blossom at auction
A poppy from the Flanders battlefield of WWI, sent to the fiancée of an American serviceman, is expected to make up to £700 at auction next week .
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Epic auction battle for a rare Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide football results in a Down’ard victory
The epic slugfest of the Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide match was duplicated in the auction room on Tuesday when a Down’ard fought off dedicated opposition to secure a football used in the legendary game 53 years ago.
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A rare WWI ledger from County Durham found in a car boot sale could make thousands at auction
A rare handwritten ledger of WWI County Durham volunteers, many of whom signed up to revenge their coworkers’ deaths, is expected to make £1,500 at auction this month .
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The “most beautiful British coin ever struck” set to make a pretty penny at auction
A coin dubbed “the most beautiful ever struck” is expected to make £2,000 to £3,000 at auction next week .
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Unseen doodles from the young Queen Elizabeth II reveal an animal-loving and thoughtful child
A handwritten letter penned by the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) as a child is expected to make £4,000 when it appears at auction in Kent this month .
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Pancakes, an iconic moment in the Derbyshire calendar, and a 50-year-old football worth £4,000 are all on Charles Hanson’s mind this week
A rare 1973 Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide hand-painted match ball, thrown up by Charles Harpur-Crewe Esq and discovered in a London attic, is set to sell at Hansons on Shrove Tuesday with a £3,000–£4,000 estimate.
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“Labour of love” miniature village set to make big memories at auction
Dolls’ houses from a miniature village made by a husband as a romantic tribute to his wife go under the hammer Monday, 16th February.
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Feat of clay – rare Moorcroft vases owned by the designer who created them set to make thousands
Vases from the personal collection of the popular Staffordshire-born ceramicist, Kerry Goodwin – one of Moorcroft’s best-loved designers – are set to put collectors in a spin this month.
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