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“Labour of love” miniature village set to make big memories at auction
Dolls’ houses from a miniature village made by a husband as a romantic tribute to his wife go under the hammer Monday, 16th February.
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Pancakes, an iconic moment in the Derbyshire calendar, and a 50-year-old football worth £4,000 are all on Charles Hanson’s mind this week
A rare 1973 Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide hand-painted match ball, thrown up by Charles Harpur-Crewe Esq and discovered in a London attic, is set to sell at Hansons on Shrove Tuesday with a £3,000–£4,000 estimate.
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Feat of clay – rare Moorcroft vases owned by the designer who created them set to make thousands
Vases from the personal collection of the popular Staffordshire-born ceramicist, Kerry Goodwin – one of Moorcroft’s best-loved designers – are set to put collectors in a spin this month.
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Tribal collection dubbed “superb” set to make a five-figure sum at auction
A worldwide collection of tribal art from countries as far afield as Borneo, Cameroon, Australia and Papua New Guinea, is set to make more than £15,000 at auction next week .
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Beaker linked to Rorke’s Drift commander tipped to make four figures at auction
A beaker linked to the lieutenant who commanded the famous British victory at Rorke’s Drift is expected to spark a bidding war at Hansons Auctioneers’ militaria sale this month .
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A collection of rare Moorcroft “trial” vases owned by the designer who created them are set to make thousands this month, writes Charles Hanson
From Staffordshire’s Potteries to rare trial pieces, discover the story of Moorcroft and a unique auction of vases from designer Kerry Goodwin’s personal collection.
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With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, beware if your wife turns 60 this year, writes Charles Hanson
Charles Hanson examines the return of the Fire Horse in 2026, the dark superstitions surrounding it, and the remarkable Chinese treasures - often hidden in plain sight - now commanding huge prices at auction.
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1960 winner’s medal presented to a “Jewish soccer god” set to score at auction
A medal awarded to a pioneering Jewish footballer in the 1960s could make £800 at auction in Cornwall this month .
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A “holy grail” Pokémon card that cost £2 in 1999 could make £40,000 at Hanson’s 30th anniversary sale
One of the rarest Pokémon cards in the franchise’s history goes under the hammer this month in Derby in the largest ever UK sale of memorabilia from the global phenomenon.
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With Valentine’s Day looming why not surprise your other half with one of the biggest trends around – antique jewellery. Charles Hanson reports
Antique jewellery is no longer a niche interest reserved for collectors and specialists. From the pages of the style magazines to vintage fairs, historic pieces are enjoying an unprecedented revival.
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Rare top-secret blueprint of the D-Day landings could make £100,000 at auction
A top-secret blueprint of the D-Day landings – the most significant military campaign of the 20th century – could make £100,000 at auction next month at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derby saleroom .
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Forgotten photograph of the original Siamese twins discovered in Richmond home
A rare 19th-century photograph of the original “Siamese twins” is expected to make £500 at Hansons Auctioneers’ London saleroom this month .
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Exclusive whisky given to staff by amp magnate Jim Marshall set to rock at auction
A rare set of whisky bottles given to Marshall Amplification staff by Jim Marshall is set to auction at Hansons on 29 January. The collection, including 17 Inchmurrin single malts and a 50-year-old Islay, was never sold commercially and is now highly collectable.
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With the price of silver at an all-time high now is the time to seek out overlooked teapots and spoons, writes Charles Hanson
Silver prices have surged to record levels, making even modest household silver surprisingly valuable. With melt values at historic highs, many owners are asking whether now is the time to sell or hold.
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Turn your January clear out into an auction windfall without leaving your own home
Think that old jewellery or trinket is worthless? Hansons Auctioneers, led by TV’s Charles Hanson, can value your items from home with house visits or their new WhatsApp service—making it easy to discover hidden treasures worth thousands.
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A remarkable collection of 33 marbles could make £5,000 at auction in Derby this week , writes Charles Hanson – amounting to an eye-popping £150 per marble
In the 1970s, losing your marbles was a playground disaster, not a financial one. This week in Derby, however, a collection of 33 Victorian marbles could fetch up to £5,000 at auction – a remarkable £150 per marble.
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Works by leading 20th-century British Pakistani artist emerge for sale in Norfolk
Two works by the celebrated British-Pakistani painter Anwar Jalal Shemza (1928–1985) have emerged for sale at Hansons Auctioneers’ Norfolk saleroom.
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Glamour from the golden age of Hollywood comes to Norfolk
An album from the golden age of Hollywood, signed by many of the era’s greatest stars is expected to make up to £1,500 when it goes under the hammer in Norfolk later this month
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Show me the honey – regimental badge of a bear roars past expectations
A WWII regimental badge linked to Wojtek the soldier bear sold for £850 at Hansons Auctioneers Cornwall, soaring past its £100 guide and proving the enduring power of this remarkable wartime story.
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The mischief-making puppet Sooty, and his friend Sweep and girlfriend Soo, have been delighting children for generations. Now there’s a chance to own these iconic pieces of British television history, writes Charles Hanson
You wait years for one Sooty puppet to appear – then two arrive at once, each representing a different era of more than 75 years of British TV nostalgia.
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Rare Sooty puppet set to soar for educational charity to celebrate their 10th Anniversary
A rare Sooty puppet used on TV by Richard Cadell is set to auction on 22nd January for MajorTim.space, supporting STEM opportunities for young people. A Soo puppet signed by Brenda Longman will also go under the hammer.
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