World-renowned books expert heading to Stratford in search of auction stars
A books expert who’s built a global reputation for discovering rare and unusual items is heading to Warwickshire in August in search of…
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Rare whisky made with love to honour Charles and Diana’s royal wedding could sell for thousands
A rare bottle of whisky made to mark a royal marriage decades ago could sell for thousands of pounds at auction. The…
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Contents of ‘best vintage sweet shop in world’ up for auction as owner sells lifetime of treasures capturing 1940s nostalgia
Every mouth-watering treat from a world-renowned 1940s-style old English sweet shop – described as ‘magical’ by fans – is set to go under…
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TV antiques experts – Kate Bliss and Adam Schoon – hope to make dreams come true in Derbyshire
Two popular faces from TV antiques shows are coming to Derbyshire to help people unleash an auction windfall. Jewellery and silver expert…
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Paddington Bear designed by Jeremy Clarkson’s mum among toy treasures found hidden away in major collection
Valuable dolls and teddy bears – including one designed by Jermey Clarkson’s mum – have been discovered hidden away amid hundreds of…
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Designs set for auction air genius of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
By Victoria Ewart, Vintage Fashion & Textiles Consultant In 1982 following the success of the two previous catwalk shows and their merchandising…
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Antiques experts heading to Henley-in-Arden – could your treasure soar to auction glory?
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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Unleash an auction windfall at FREE antique valuation events in South Staffordshire
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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Rock guitars, concertinas, violins and even a battered tambourine can make music at auction
Whether you like to play rock guitar or step back in time with a concertina musical memorabilia sales are a rich stomping ground…
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In Dreamland as colourful Royal Doulton lady basks in auction glory
Colourful creations by one of Royal Doulton’s premier and most prolific 20th century figurine modellers swept to success at Hansons Auctioneers. Cheerful…
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Dad’s £12 gift for daughter’s flat in 1984 sells for ‘surreal’ amount at auction
A £12 gift bought by a dad for his daughter’s first flat nearly 40 years ago has sold for more than 600 times…
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It’s the perfect time to solve a mystery – who is the lady in red?
A striking antique clock brought for valuation at our Derbyshire saleroom has sparked a mystery we’d love to solve. The elegant four-glass…
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Antiques experts could make your day at free August event in Leicestershire
Anyone with antiques or collectibles gathering dust at home can pave the way to auction cheer at a free event in Leicestershire.
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Vintage red telephone box from STAFFS garden dials up auction success – and will stay in county
A vintage red public telephone box from a garden in Staffordshire has dialled up auction success – and it’s not moving far!…
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Dad’s £12 gift for daughter’s flat in 1980s could make thousands at auction
A gift bought by a dad for his daughter’s first flat could sell for thousands of pounds at auction – and it cost…
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Birds come home to roost as ‘mallards’ fly at auction
By Adrian Kinton – pictured with paintings by Jack Cox The antique world can be full of surprises, as we all know,…
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Snow globes spark bidding bonanza at auction as UK temperatures soar
Record temperatures may have left us all in a hot sweat but – when the heat is on – Hansons sells snow.
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‘Plane’ incredible! THOUSANDS of antique tools discovered in house include treasures in Tesco bag
Rare antique planes – wrapped in a Tesco bag – are among thousands of valuable tools and a classic Wolseley car found at…
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Fine Art expert strengthens team at Hansons Auctioneers
Hansons Auctioneers has expanded its growing team with the appointment of Fine Art and antiques specialist Ian Hall. Ian has joined the…
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Savvy primary school kid’s Pokémon cards could fetch £13,000 at auction
A man who was clever enough to amass valuable Pokémon cards in playground swaps at primary school could see his collection sell for…
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Community fundraisers enjoy summer treat at Bishton Hall
The Friends of the William Salt Library in Stafford enjoyed a summer day out at Hansons’ Staffordshire saleroom Bishton Hall. The event,…
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