Could Charles Hanson make your event extra special – and help a good cause?
Charles Hanson welcomes invitations to community events, fetes and fairs – and could help raise funds for good causes along the way.
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Roald Dahl’s ‘generous spirit’ uncovered by auction find – his prized school trophy gifted to a little boy
The kindness of renowned children’s author Roald Dhal has come to the fore thanks to the discovery of gifts bestowed on his former…
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Rare religious Staffordshire Pottery figures – including Jesus with crown of thorns – come to auction in time for Easter
Rare Victorian Staffordshire Pottery amassed by an enthusiast who penned a book about his passion will come to auction in March. The…
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Charles Hanson bringing A-team to Northamptonshire for free antiques valuation day after ‘sensational’ first event
Popular TV antiques expert Charles Hanson is returning to Northamptonshire to uncover auction treasures after enjoying a ‘sensational’ day in the county last…
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Husband’s secret taxidermy collection squirrelled away in loft excels at auction
A secret hoard of taxidermy birds and animals found in a Worcestershire loft, part of an extraordinary Victorian/Edwardian collection, has excelled at auction.
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Time for the genius of Salvador Dalí to melt bidders’ hearts
If you admire the artistic genius of Salvador Dalí, the time is right to invest in five limited-edition bronzes coming to auction in…
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Most valuable Harry Potter book ever? Pristine first edition – unread and kept in darkness for 25 years – could command six-figure sum at auction
A pristine first edition of the most valuable Harry Potter book ever published could smash all records at auction after being kept in…
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Luckiest find ever? Charity shop bits and bobs – bought for 50p – included dazzling diamond and sapphire ring
A woman who paid 50p for a handful of charity shop bits and bobs for a little girl to play with was amazed…
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Huge collection of sacred religious icons – discovered in London storage locker – expected to sell for tens of thousands at auction
A huge collection of sacred religious icons worth tens of thousands of pounds – some dating back to the 18th century – have…
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Mysterious stone head – linked to Derbyshire’s past – set for auction after being found in garden
A strange stone head discovered in a garden decades ago is set for auction – and it’s thought to be indelibly linked to…
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What every bearded man needs? Huge collection of antique moustache cups – to protect your facial hair – up for auction
Beards have been back in vogue for years so why not take a leaf out of the Victorians’ book and buy a moustache…
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Have you got enough space in your life for Dakin, a gorilla to melt your heart?
A gigantic toy gorilla based on one of the most famous animals that’s ever lived has won hearts in our February saleroom.
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Chinese treasures from 50-strong single-owner collection set for auction glory this spring
Chinese ceramics make headline news and impressive results at Hansons every year, so I’m particularly excited about a major collection coming to auction…
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Husband’s secret taxidermy collection – found squirrelled away in loft – set for auction
A secret hoard of taxidermy birds and animals – found in a Worcestershire loft – are part of an extraordinary Victorian/Edwardian collection set…
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TV’s Charles Hanson to launch FREE antique valuation events in CHESHIRE this February
Popular TV personality Charles Hanson is heading to Cheshire to launch a new antiques valuation event – and he’s urging people to dig…
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Antique and vintage buttons found in Italy set to fascinate at auction
Antique and vintage buttons have history, heritage and auction values that may surprise you. A huge collection of buttons from a country…
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Is your Barbie, Jumeau, Chatty Cathy or Betsy Wetsy destined to be an auction star?
Dolls have brought playtime joy to generations of children – and for some the fascination never ends. Janet Rawnsley is a lifelong…
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George Formby superfan to part with ukulele legend’s kimono worn in 1940s film – and it could sell for thousands
A George Formby superfan known as Banjo Dez is parting with a unique kimono worn by the British entertainer on the big screen…
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6 lots to watch in February Oxfordshire auction – chosen by our experts
More than 400 lots including furniture, jewellery, glassware, ceramics and more will go under the hammer on February 5 in a Fine…
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Old bureau reveals ‘gold-dust’ Beatles surprise that husband never knew existed
A Beatles fan’s treasured 1960s scrapbook – which had languished in a drawer for decades – revealed a ‘gold-dust’ picture the finder never…
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Shell-shocked sisters stunned as autograph book – found in mum’s garage – sells for thousands at auction
Two ‘shell-shocked’ sisters said their jaws hit the floor as they watched an autograph book – found in their mum’s garage – sell…
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