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Tatty ted that toured UK by train in 1930s needs new loving home
He’s nearly 100 years old and he’s certainly showing his age but this tatty ted – treasured by one man for his entire life…
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Lucie Rie’s pioneering pottery shines bright in December Decorative Arts Auction
Chinese ceramics may grab the big headlines for hammer prices but studio pottery is also sought after and designs by important makers can sell for thousands of pounds. And there are few potters more important than Lucie Rie. Born in…
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Vintage festive finds light up Christmas with memories of high street favourite Woolies
The wonder of Woolies still shines bright at Christmas in the antiques world, even though the popular British high street store vanished 12 years…
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Rare clock from 1840 – kept in cupboard for years – discovered at free valuation event
A rare Whitehurst of Derby clock dating back to 1840 has been discovered at a free valuation event – much to the delight of…
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Boxing clever! Archibald Knox design genius is unmistakable
The unmistakable design genius of Archibald Knox comes to the fore in this Liberty box coming to auction in December. Knox (1864-1933) was…
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Back in the family – artist’s grandson wins auction battle to buy touching portrait at Hansons
A touching portrait of a young girl has been purchased for posterity at auction by the grandson of the artist who painted it decades…
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10 top lots in November Fine Jewellery & Watches auction include necklace worthy of Jane Austen
Christmas gift ideas are beginning to dominate everyone’s thoughts but if you really want to find something extra special you should look to the…
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Extraordinary archive of Derby County memorabilia – including 1946 FA Cup photo – discovered in house ‘trapped in time’
An extraordinary archive of Derby County memorabilia, including a signed photo of the 1946 FA Cup winning team, has been discovered in a house…
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Signature of legendary WW2 pilot Guy Gibson found in Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
A rare Second World War ‘Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book – signed by a legendary RAF bomber pilot – has been discovered. Air…
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Ancient Chinese robe sells for five-figure sum at Hansons London
A rare, ancient and ornate Qing dynasty Chinese robe, bought by a British artist in Hong Kong decades ago, sold for thousands of pounds…
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Battered Liam Gallagher tambourine – that was nearly thrown away – sells for thousands
A battered tambourine used by rock star Liam Gallagher has sold for thousands of pounds at auction after nearly ending up in a skip.
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Touching militaria finds remind us of the importance of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day – November 11 – is something we all hold dear, a time to pause, reflect and honour those who have lost their…
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5 star lots in the Dennis Silk Staffordshire Figure Collection – chosen by our expert
The Late Dennis Silk Collection of Staffordshire Figures will be offered for auction on November 12, 2021. This comprehensive collection, gathered over…
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Rare Staffordshire pottery collected over 50 years by one of England’s finest headmasters could sell for thousands at auction
Hundreds of Staffordshire pottery figures, inspired by Queen Victoria and gathered over 50 years by one of England’s most highly regarded public school headmasters,…
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Animal rescue! Unique garden menagerie going to CASTLE after intense auction bidding battle
More than 200 concrete animal sculptures have been saved for posterity thanks to an auction battle to find them a new home. And…
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Yorkshire witch and woman ‘who grew horns’ discovered in spooky ancient scrapbook
A spooky centuries-old scrapbook featuring ancient witches, a woman who grew horns, a ‘Remarkable Shrew’ and an Irish giant has been unearthed. The…
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Valuable railwayana collection – kept in garden for decades – saved from the scrapyard
Train treasures that have languished in a garden for decades have been saved for posterity thanks to the expert eye of a railwayana valuer.
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Let’s dance! Vintage jukebox sparks early bidding in Nov 2 Music Memorabilia Auction
They say Christmas could be cancelled but there’s no shortage of items to get the party started at Hansons. A vintage gem coming…
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Pokémon pedigree packs powerful punch at auction as gaming generation takes control
Gaming is soaring to heady new heights in the auction industry and it’s fascinating to witness. Toy-related items move with the times in…
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Rare Chinese robes – bought in Hong Kong decades ago – expected to spark fierce bidding
Rare, ancient and ornate Qing dynasty Chinese robes are expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction in October. Chinese bidders are…
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FREE antique valuations with Charles Hanson in Northamptonshire
Popular TV antiques expert Charles Hanson is heading to Northamptonshire to uncover auction treasures. Charles, a regular on shows like Bargain Hunt and…
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