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Rail enthusiast’s giant lifetime collection steams to £100,000 at auction
A huge model railway collection, the life’s work of an enthusiast given his first train set at 18 months old, has smashed expectations at…
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WW1 poppy from 1916 French battlefield where soldier died – picked by his heartbroken brother – uncovered
One of the most poignant symbols of brotherly love ever seen, a dried poppy plucked from the First World World battlefield where an English…
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Could your vintage vinyl, Athena posters or pop star autograph deliver a valuation that’s music to your ears?
Music soothes the soul – and inspires a nostalgia-fuelled auction sector which drums up more success with every passing year. Music memorabilia is…
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Long-forgotten mystery parcel – unopened for 70 years – reveals military find
A long-forgotten parcel – found in a Staffordshire house – has been opened for the first time in 70 years. A mystery item,…
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Light of our lives! Ceiling light sells for 193 times its estimate
An antique ceiling light glowed with glory at an Oxfordshire auction house selling for thousands of pounds from a humble £30-£50 guide price.
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Fabulous Victorian Fabergé finds – wrapped in towels – emerge in Derbyshire
I’m not quite ready for a walking stick yet – unless, of course, it has been crafted by the genius that is Fabergé, writes…
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Centuries-old Chelsea Derby dessert basket demonstrates porcelain pedigree
A superb 18th century Chelsea Derby porcelain two-handled dessert basket shines bright in Hansons’ September 14 Curated Glass and Ceramics Auction. It dates…
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Promotions and new appointments at Hansons Auctioneers
Hansons Auctioneers has welcomed two new valuers to its growing team – Oli Thomas and Katy Beardmore. Katy has been appointed as a…
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6 top lots in September ceramics auction – chosen by Dr Richard Halliday
Dr Richard Halliday, head of Fine Art Ceramics at Hansons Auctioneers, is proud to announce the next ceramics auction on September 14, 2021.
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The Derby Ram Trail Auction
Would you like be the proud owner of a mythical ram sculpture? VIEW THE CATALOGUE NOW.
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Canadian airman’s never-before-seen love letters to Derbyshire sweetheart shed light on moving WW2 story
Never-before-seen love letters from a Second World War Canadian airman to his British sweetheart – sent from his German prisoner of war camp –…
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Start bidding now to aid charity which makes life better for Derbyshire youngsters
A host of impressive lots have been consigned into a fundraising auction to aid the Tiny Tim Trust, a Derbyshire charity which helps special…
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David Beckham’s football boots and shirt worn by George Best spark international bidding battle
Football memorabilia worn by two of the game’s greatest legends – David Beckham and George Best – have sold for thousands of pounds at…
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Haunting ring featuring portrait of King Charles I – made when he was beheaded nearly 400 years ago – up for auction
A ring made to commemorate the death of King Charles I nearly 400 years ago – featuring his haunting portrait – is expected sell…
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Celebrities and bidders flock to record-breaking auction at Staffordshire saleroom – and the fun will be on TV
TV celebrities joined a record number of visitors, and lots, to create auction excitement at Bishton Hall in Staffordshire – and the fun is…
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For the love of trains … rail enthusiast’s lifetime collection could steam to £70,000 at auction
A gigantic model railway collection, the life’s work of an enthusiast who was given his first train set at 18 months old, could fetch…
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Centuries-old letters to Lord Scarsdale discovered in Derby home
Nearly every home visit delivers a surprise but one in particular blew the cobwebs from a door to Derbyshire’s past. They revealed a snippet…
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Churchill’s Christmas gift cigar – last in a box of 10 – up for auction
The last remaining cigar in a box of 10 given as a Christmas gift to a policeman by Sir Winston Churchill in 1962 is…
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David Beckham’s football boots and shirts worn by George Best and Pelé could net auction glory
Football memorabilia from three of the game’s greatest legends – David Beckham, Pelé and George Best – could score a hat-trick of success at…
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Paintings by renowned Welsh artist Sir Kyffin Williams – uncovered in Midlands house – could sell for £50,000
Paintings and pen and ink sketches by a renowned Welsh artist – discovered in a Midlands house – and could sell for up to…
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Recipe book from 1911 reveals ‘How To Cook A Husband’
A recipe book from 1911 which tells you ‘How To Cook A Husband’ has been uncovered by Hansons Auctioneers. The 110-year-old book entitled…
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