Childhood letter written by the young Queen Elizabeth II sells for £25,000
A handwritten letter penned by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a girl sold for £25,000 in Kent – smashing its guide price of £2,000-£4,000.
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A top-secret blueprint of the D-Day landings could make a staggering £100,000 and spark a bidding war at auction this week , writes Charles Hanson
A rare, top-secret D-Day planning document from 1943 is heading to auction, offering a remarkable insight into the earliest stages of Operation Overlord. The historic archive will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers later this month.
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WWI battlefield poppy sent to soldier’s fiancée could blossom at auction
A poppy from the Flanders battlefield of WWI, sent to the fiancée of an American serviceman, is expected to make up to £700 at auction next week .
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Epic auction battle for a rare Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide football results in a Down’ard victory
The epic slugfest of the Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide match was duplicated in the auction room on Tuesday when a Down’ard fought off dedicated opposition to secure a football used in the legendary game 53 years ago.
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A rare WWI ledger from County Durham found in a car boot sale could make thousands at auction
A rare handwritten ledger of WWI County Durham volunteers, many of whom signed up to revenge their coworkers’ deaths, is expected to make £1,500 at auction this month .
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The “most beautiful British coin ever struck” set to make a pretty penny at auction
A coin dubbed “the most beautiful ever struck” is expected to make £2,000 to £3,000 at auction next week .
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Unseen doodles from the young Queen Elizabeth II reveal an animal-loving and thoughtful child
A handwritten letter penned by the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) as a child is expected to make £4,000 when it appears at auction in Kent this month .
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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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“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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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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