Stunning clock
As the April 26 Clock Auction draws near, clocks valuer Mike Wetton highlights a favourite lot. Collectors have a rare opportunity to…
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99p Star Wars toy makes thousands at auction as fan’s ‘phenomenal collection’ skyrockets to success
A Star Wars toy – reduced to 99p at Tesco in the 1980s – rocketed to auction success to sell for 2,000 times…
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Medals and militaria expert to host free auction valuation event in Staffordshire
Medals and militaria collections are in strong demand at auction and people can find out if their memorabilia could be valuable for free…
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Unwanted jewellery at home? TV’s Kate Bliss can help you unleash a windfall at free Derbyshire event
TV personality and jewellery expert Kate Bliss is heading to Derbyshire to help people unleash an auction windfall. The familiar face from…
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Moonstone magic captivates jewellery lovers – and could spark love at Full Moon
Moonstone’s mystical qualities created a necklace of such spectacular beauty the waves of admiration in our Derbyshire saleroom may well have travelled to…
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Stand and deliver! Flintlock pistol on target to excel at auction
The world of flintlock pistols appeared through a haze of black powder smoke in Western Europe in the 16th century and a…
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Don’t miss free festival at Bishton Hall as Staffordshire venue celebrates record visitor numbers
An Easter craft fair held at Bishton Hall in Staffordshire attracted record numbers of visitors to the Georgian mansion – and another major…
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Go green at auction! New generations discover sustainability in the saleroom by buying second-hand
With a cost-of-living crisis looming large and concerns about waste and saving the plant dominating debate one thing shines bright – recycling is…
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Star Wars toy priced 99p in 1980s could sell for £1,000 as fan’s ‘phenomenal collection’ goes to auction
A Star Wars toy – reduced to 99p at Tesco in the 1980s – could make £1,000 at auction. The Return of…
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Chance to own Star Wars memorabilia signed by Marvel comics genius Stan Lee
Admirers of comic art genius Stan Lee have the chance to bid on Star Wars prints signed by the master of Marvel heroes.
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Lucky teddy bear love token – a lonely wife’s symbol of hope in WW2 – up for auction
A lucky teddy bear that filled a cancer-stricken wife’s heart with hope during the Second World War is set for auction. ‘Bear’…
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Vase found in ‘modest’ Notts home turns out to be centuries-old Chinese treasure
A vase discovered by chance in a modest home in Nottinghamshire – destined for house clearance – has sold for thousands of pounds…
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Rare antique rifle found in Oxfordshire hits the bullseye with bidders at auction
A rare 164-year-old rifle uncovered in Oxfordshire has sold for thousands of pounds at auction. The musket, invented by Sir Joseph Whitworth,…
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Time to clock into work? Fascinating time recorder collection explores world’s industrial history
A fascinating collection of time-pieces, including what is believed to be the largest array of clocking-in clocks in the country, are set for…
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Forgotten Chinese treasures that almost got away take saleroom by storm
Working in the antiques world can feel a little like being a detective as you question, probe and hunt for clues to discover…
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It did WHEELIE well! Ravaged and rusty 1970s Raleigh Chopper – that nearly ended up in skip – stuns at auction
A battered and bruised Raleigh Chopper bike – that nearly ended up in a skip – stunned at auction despite its tatty condition.
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Want to sell at auction? Free antique valuation days launch in Leicestershire
If you’ve always wondered what that antique treasure, quirky collectable or piece of jewellery might make at auction you can find out for…
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Ashbourne’s Shrovetide balls bounce high with bidders – and are set to stay in Derbyshire
Four Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide balls sparked a bidding battle worthy of the famous street game at auction – and are destined to stay…
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Queen Victoria’s DARNED RED stockings have been discovered
Queen Victoria was renowned for wearing black after the loss of her beloved husband Prince Albert in 1861 – but a royal find…
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Battered 1970s Raleigh Chopper discovered after decades in garden shed – and saved from skip – set for auction
A battered and bruised Raleigh Chopper bike – found in a garden shed after more than 35 years – could surprise at auction…
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Wondering what’s hot at auction? Check out the top 10 lots in Hansons London March sale
Hammer prices excelled in the Hansons London March Fine Art, Antiques & Collectors Auction. Jewellery, gold and silver is in particularly strong…
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