Rare antique corkscrew poised to turn helixophiles’ heads
Helixophiles – corkscrew collectors – could have their heads turned by a gem in July’s Antiques and Collectors sale. Lot…
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Dolls and teddy bear expert can help Cheshire people discover the value of their toys
Many people struggle to part with childhood toys but antique and vintage dolls and teddy bears can sell for hundreds of pounds –…
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Couple’s lifetime collection of antique treasures sparks worldwide bidding battle in Oxfordshire
Fine antiques gathered over a lifetime by a couple with ‘outstanding knowledge’ produced one of the most successful single-owner sales ever witnessed by…
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Model railway fan’s ‘fantastic’ collection steams to auction success – and more of his trains are on offer in July
An exceptional single-owner model railway collection has achieved more than £30,000 at auction – and part two of the collection is coming up…
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Could your old vinyl record collection net you a windfall? Tune into music auction success
If your old vinyl record collection or music memorabilia is gathering dust why not tune into their auction potential? Hansons’ June Music…
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Dial up nostalgia! Iconic ‘Jubilee’ telephone box – a British design classic – could be yours
A vintage red public telephone box, an iconic cultural symbol of British life made to mark a royal milestone decades ago, is set…
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Curated Ceramics Auction soars to success – discover the top lots
Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics at Hanson Holloways Ross in Banbury, Oxfordshire, reports on a great return to the company with…
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‘Exquisite’ designer ball gowns amassed by passionate fashionista Lady Katrina Holden set for auction in July
Glamorous designer gowns amassed by a passionate fashionista are set for auction – and offer an opportunity to buy high-society style for a…
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Mysterious vampire-slaying kit – owned by peer of the realm – stuns at auction
A mysterious vampire-slaying kit containing objects reputed to ward off the blood-thirsty monsters sparked an international bidding battle – and smashed its auction…
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Chance to bid on memorabilia gathered at Harry Potter film location – the house where he lived under the stairs!
Potterheads have a unique opportunity to buy memorabilia linked to the boy wizard’s first film – and the house where he famously slept…
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Lace reputedly used to shroud Queen Victoria’s coffin set for auction after decades in attic
Lace believed to have been used to shroud Queen Victoria’s coffin is set for auction after decades sealed away in an attic.
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Illustrator’s art inspires Spode porcelain in July auction
Dr Richard Halliday, head of Curated Ceramics at Hansons Auctioneers’ Oxfordshire saleroom, highlights a star lot in the July 1 Curated Ceramics…
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8 exceptional lots in June 30 Fine Art Auction – chosen by expert Isabel Murtough
Derbyshire’s June 30 Fine Art Auction features an exceptional collection of 555 carefully sourced lots ranging from Oriental ceramics, silver, gold and…
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Chinese vase given to British spy in wartime set for auction after decades in Derbyshire lounge
A valuable Chinese vase given to a British spy during the Second World War has been uncovered in Derbyshire. The blue and…
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Centuries-old clock ‘worthy of museum’ found in Derbyshire loft – and it’s timed for auction in June
One of the oldest and rarest clocks ever uncovered by Hansons Auctioneers has been found in a Derbyshire loft – and such is…
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Dame Barbara Windsor’s Queen of Bingo frocks to be auctioned for Alzheimer’s Research UK
This National Bingo Day – June 27 – the UK’s leading online bingo site, Jackpotjoy, is donating £73,000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK in…
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Ceramics expert Gillian Finney joins Derbyshire team to put pottery in the spotlight
Derbyshire’s rich ceramics heritage comes to the fore in our monthly sales and one woman determined to make its importance shine even brighter…
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Woman’s WW2 Willys Jeep – constantly photographed by car fanatics – could sell for tens of thousands at auction
A woman who’s motored into a man’s world to make cars her passion is parting with a prized wartime Jeep – and it…
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TV’s Kate Bliss and Charles Hanson team up for free antiques valuation event in Wiltshire
Two well-known faces from popular TV antiques shows are heading to Wiltshire on the hunt for auction treasures. Jewellery and silver consultant…
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5 top lots in ‘exciting’ Curated Ceramics Auction – chosen by Dr Richard Halliday
Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics at Hansons’ Oxfordshire saleroom in Banbury, has published an exciting ceramics catalogue ahead of the…
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Beatles autographs with John Lennon’s fish-and-chips finger smudge smash estimate at auction
A set of Beatles autographs – complete with John Lennon’s chippy-fat finger smudge – sparked a three-way international bidding battle at auction.
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