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Ancient globe – bought for £150 at Welsh antiques fair – sells for colossal sum at auction
A 470-year-old globe, believed to be the oldest example of its kind offered at auction, sparked an intense bidding battle – and left the…
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Devoted cricket fan’s almanacks set to raise thousands to help disabled youngsters play the game they love
A lifelong disabled cricket fan has left thousands of pounds to help young people play the game – and part of the money will be raised at a special Cricket Auction. The late Derek Williams – a man who loved…
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Ring mistaken for costume jewellery dazzles at auction after turning out to be Georgian gem
A ring thought to be costume jewellery has soared to success at auction after turning out to be a centuries-old antique gem from the…
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Ancient unicorn ring found by metal detectorist sells for tens of thousands
Gold buried treasure – lost for almost 400 years – smashed its estimate at auction after being unearthed by a metal detectorist. The…
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Rare ceramics prove irresistible at auction – 5 top-selling lots revealed
Bidders from all corners of the globe competed to buy rare antiques in Hansons’ Curated Ceramics and Glassware Auction on December 8, 2021.
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‘Priceless’ globe found at free event could be oldest EVER offered at auction
A ‘priceless’ ancient globe depicting the world in the 1500s – discovered at a free valuation event – is believed to be the oldest…
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When every effort was made to make foreign travel easy … 164 years ago
Pandemic travel rules imposed by governments have restricted movement worldwide but a new find from the 1800s demonstrates the opposite. Royal Navy documents…
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Train enthusiast’s major model railway collection being sold to ‘bring pleasure to others’
A train enthusiast’s lifetime collection of treasured railwayana could sell for £10,000 at auction in December. The colossal collection, which includes hundreds of…
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Ancient unicorn ring could sell for ‘small fortune’ after being found by metal detectorist
A buried treasure – lost for almost 400 years – could sell for a five-figure sum at auction after being discovered by a metal…
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In a world of its own? ‘Priceless’ ancient globe discovered at free valuation event stuns experts
A ‘priceless’ ancient globe depicting the world in the 1500s – complete with strange sea monsters – could sell for tens of thousands…
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Mary, Queen of Scots ‘embroidery’ weaves auction magic to smash estimate
A fragment of bedcurtain reputed to have been embroidered by Mary, Queen of Scots has smashed its estimate at auction. Phone and internet…
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5 top lots in December’s Ceramics & Glass Auction – chosen by our expert
Here Hansons Auctioneers’ Head of Ceramics Dr Richard Halliday shares his 5 top lots in the December 8 Bishton Hall Curated Ceramics and Glass…
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Out of the shadows! Jewellery found under floorboards dazzles at auction
We find all manner of treasures in all sorts of places – attics, garages, drawers, cabinets and, just occasionally, under the floor. I…
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George III oak dresser linked to hall once owned by Josiah Wedgwood II
An imposing antique oak dresser from an English country house steeped in history – and boasting a notable owner – is set for…
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Mary, Queen of Scots ‘embroidery’ survives Storm George to make it to auction
A fragment of bedcurtain reputed to have been embroidered by Mary, Queen of Scots is coming to auction after surviving Storm George. Rain…
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Queen Victoria’s ample nightie expected to sell for thousands at auction
A voluminous nightdress and chemise belonging to Queen Victoria are expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction. The 141-year-old night garments,…
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Star lot in December Curated Ceramics & Glass Auction revealed
A blue and white transfer-printed Spode plaque made nearly 200 years to mark the creation of a Stoke church could sell for thousands of…
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How wartime Derby County players showed their fondness for a club stalwart
It’s always good to feel appreciated and an item given to a Derby County stalwart by Rams players during the Second World War must…
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Craftsmanship at its best! Cabinet attributed to renowned 18th century maker could achieve £20,000 at auction
A fine marquetry cabinet believed to be the work of a renowned 18th century furniture maker could fetch more than £20,000 at auction in…
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Growing a moustache for Movember? Then you need a moustache cup to ‘guard’ it!
It may be Movember but have you got a moustache cup to protect your freshly-grown facial hair? Inspired by a collection of antique…
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Waltz away with a piece of ‘unearthly cool’ British fairground history
All the fun of the fair could be yours thanks to a rare opportunity to buy a colourful piece of British fairground history –…
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