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Mythical bronze head – said to turn onlookers to stone – found in farmer’s field
An ancient mythical bronze head – said to turn onlookers to stone – has been found by a farmer digging a ditch. The…
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Rare Chinese vase bought with house contents could achieve £100,000 at auction
A rare and ‘sublimely beautiful’ Chinese vase discovered during a routine home visit by an antiques expert could sell for a six-figure sum…
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Isle of Wight finds show ‘q’ – Queen Victoria! – used textspeak ahead of her time, enjoyed a drink and liked chicken curry!
Queen Victoria was using textspeak ahead of her time – such as ‘q’ for queen – and may have penned a letter while tipsy.
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9 hot lots to watch in Autumn Fine Art Auction
An exceptional collection of rare items have been sourced for Hansons’ Autumn Fine Art & Antiques Auction which will be held on Friday…
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Table carves out £55,000 auction result thanks to rare wood it’s made from
A Chinese altar table sold for nearly 20 times its auction estimate in a bidding battle sparked by the rarity of the wood it…
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Haunting police images of UK criminals from bygone age – including woman convicted of plotting to kill PM – saved from skip
Haunting images of UK criminals from a bygone age, including a Derby woman wrongfully convicted of plotting to kill a British prime minister a…
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Charles Hanson and wife Rebecca team up to host charity auction to help save lives in Derby
World-renowned auctioneer Charles Hanson has thrown his weight behind a fundraising effort launched by wife Rebecca to help save lives in Derby. Rebecca…
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Buyer of Peter Stringfellow’s throne reveals why he just HAD to have it – and the Yorkshire connection!
An iconic throne owned by Peter Stringfellow has been snapped up by a Yorkshire businessman inspired by the ‘King of Clubs’ – and he…
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Sunny auction day forecast for barometer made in Derby 200 years ago
A sunny auction day is predicted for a barometer with pedigree made in Derby more than 200 years ago. The early 19th century…
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Revving up for success! Hansons appoints expert to drive classic car auctions
Regular classic car auctions are set to roar into life at Hansons Auctioneers thanks to a new appointment. Jim Ronan has joined the…
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Antique treasures from Welsh castle set for auction
A feast of antiques are set to go under the hammer in a sale of contents from a Welsh castle steeped in history.
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The moment Charles Hanson will cherish forever – meeting Her Majesty The Queen
As we look back on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and celebrate her enormous contribution to our nation, I feel truly humbled –…
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Paddington bear designed by Jeremy Clarkson’s mum excels in successful toy auction
Dolls and teddy bears – including one designed by Jeremey Clarkson’s mum – have soared to success at auction. A giant collection of…
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Time to dial up nostalgia and celebrate British heritage with a vintage red telephone box?
If you’re proud of your British heritage this iconic red telephone kiosk could be the perfect item to dial up nostalgia. The…
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Hansons Auctioneers are proud to announce the inaugural Georgian Sale
The objective is to promote traditional antiques and bring them back to the forefront of public consciousness. The sale will comprise of objects…
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Pie dish from 1870 sells for thousands in ‘phenomenal’ ceramics auction
Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics, shares top lots in what he describes as a ‘phenomenal ceramics sale’, held on September 14, 2022…
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Throne used by King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow set for auction – complete with marks left by his rings
A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub…
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Join a recipe for success – Georgian food cooked up in a Georgian mansion with celebrity chef Nigel Brown
Yorkshire celebrity chef Nigel Brown has teamed up with Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, to cook up an historical treat for food fans…
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Exotic 200-year-old tribal paddle worth thousands found in DERBY – 10,000 miles away from its South Pacific home
A 200-year-old tribal paddle acquired during a Grand Tour of the world has been discovered in Derbyshire – more than 10,000 miles from its…
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Metallica fans could be rocked by chance to bid on promo violin used in concert
Metallica fans have the chance to bid on a rare promo violin used by the legendary thrash metal band at a major concert.
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Century-old Chinese dragon robe set for auction
By Virginia Ewart | Textiles & Fashion Consultant Chinese dragon robes are a form of traditional formal or semi-formal clothing worn by Chinese…
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