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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 his…
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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 snip.
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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 estimate…
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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 in…
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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. The…
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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 Auction.
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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 jewellery…
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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 white…
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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 its…
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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 memory…
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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 is…
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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 could…
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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 Kate…
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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 July…
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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. And…
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Stamp expert discovers gem made to mark 1929 World Scout Jamboree
Dr D Gwynne Harries FRPSL, who leads Hansons Auctioneers’ Philatelic Department highlights a recent star find At a recent stamp evaluation day at Hansons’…
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Antique connoisseurs’ lifetime collection – set for auction in June – honours Oxfordshire heritage
An important connoisseur collection of antiques gathered over a lifetime by an Oxfordshire couple with an enviable knowledge and understanding of quality is set…
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History on a plate! One man’s passion for antique Derbyshire porcelain set to excite bidders worldwide
A great-grandfather’s 50-year devotion to antique porcelain is set to inspire bidders around the world – and shine the spotlight on Derbyshire’s rich ceramics…
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Beatles autographs – with John Lennon’s greasy fish-and-chips finger smudge – could sell for thousands
A set of Beatles autographs – complete with John Lennon’s fish-and-chip-fat finger smudge – could sell for thousands of pounds at auction. A…
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Rod Stewart super fan, who tied the knot in Vegas courtesy of celebrity lookalike, to part with treasured singer’s shirt at auction
A Rod Stewart fanatic who’s seen the star perform live 40 times – and even invited him to his wedding – is parting with…
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Hansons Auctioneers strengthens business with seven new staff appointments – and a French antiques connection
Hansons Auctioneers has enriched its antiques and valuation team with a host of appointments to support its four UK salerooms. People with experience…
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