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10 top lots in Summer Country House Fine Art Auction at Bishton Hall
Here we share 10 of the finest or most interesting lots in our July 7 Summer Country House Fine Art Auction at Bishton Hall,…
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Staffordshire set to write its own toy story at Bishton Hall
Toy nostalgia is set to take off in Staffordshire thanks to a new initiative at Bishton Hall. The atmospheric Georgian mansion at Wolseley Bridge, home to Hansons Auctioneers, has launched a toy nostalgia department in a bid to unearth collectables from across…
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The art of fine detail – Chinese Auction celebrates beauty of Oriental seal collection
Here, the owner of an outstanding Chinese Collection coming to auction at Hansons on July 29, reflects on the intricate beauty of carved seals and…
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Silver trophies celebrating farming family’s century of success up for auction
A magnificent collection of around 40 silver agricultural trophies won by a farming family over the course of 100 years is coming up for auction.
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5 star lots in our June Clock Auction – chosen by expert Mike Wetton
Time to add to your clocks collection? Hansons Auctioneers will host The Clock Auction at Bishton Hall on Monday, June 28, 2021. Here, clock expert…
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Toy bonanza at Hansons as Victory Industries car cavalcade rolls in
It’s V for victory – and Victory Industries – as a cavalcade of toy vehicles made by this highly-regarded manufacturer have rolled into our July…
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Mark Holder to lead new toy nostalgia auctions at Hansons’ Staffordshire saleroom
Hansons Auctioneers’ specialist sales have been enhanced by the appointment of toy expert Mark Holder. Mark will be based at the firm’s Staffordshire saleroom, Bishton…
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12 top lots | Hansons’ July Fine Art Auction – chosen by Isabel Murtough
Dazzling finds abound in our July 1 Summer Fine Art & Antiques Auction including a glittering diamond tiara and Oriental treasures. The sale includes…
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8 star autographs up for auction include Beatles – thanks to John Lennon’s carpenter – Bowie, Hendrix and Gallagher brothers
A brush with stardom decades ago can spark a windfall decades later – especially if your uncle was John Lennon’s carpenter! In the rock and…
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Iconic signs made for cult TV comedy The League of Gentlemen spark ‘crazy’ interest
Iconic signs made for cult TV comedy The League of Gentlemen – which had to be painted ‘as badly as possible’ – could sell for…
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9 dazzling lots in June 17 auction chosen by Head of Jewellery Helen Smith
Dazzling gems always emerge in our monthly Jewellery, Silver and Watches auction. Here, Head of Jewellery and Associate Director Helen Smith picks out 9 of…
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Roald Dahl letter revealing secret to good storytelling sells for THOUSANDS
An important handwritten letter by Roald Dahl – considered one of the world’s best storytellers – has smashed its estimate at auction. The…
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Weather expert’s letters from Scott’s Antarctic Expedition spark bidding storm – as forecast!
Letters from a Derby weather expert offering fresh insight into Scott’s ill-fated Antarctic Terra Nova Expedition in 1910-1913 have been snapped up at auction. Two…
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10 top Library Auction lots – chosen by books expert Jim Spencer
Here Jim Spencer, Hansons’ Associate Director and Head of Books and Works on Paper, picks out 10 of his favourite lots coming up for auction…
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Sign of good times! Find sparks memories of quirky Derbyshire zoo a century ago
An amazing piece of Derbyshire history has just arrived in the saleroom – and reminded me that no matter how wild an idea may appear,…
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Letters from Derby meteorologist on Captain’s Scott’s Antarctic Expedition uncovered
Letters penned by a Derby weather expert during Captain Scott’s ill-fated Antarctic Terra Nova Expedition in 1910-1913 have been discovered. Sir George Simpson (1878-1965), a…
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If you love cake and antiques new tearoom at Bishton Hall is your dream destination
If you love homemade cakes and antiques a new Staffordshire tearoom could satisfy your cravings for history and good food.
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Jewellery expert promoted to associate director at Hansons Auctioneers
Helen, who joined Hansons as a general jewellery valuer at the firm’s Derbyshire headquarters in 2016, has risen through the ranks during a ‘busy and fulfilling five years’ at the company.
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Painting found in Midlands school sparks international bidding battle – and sells for tens of thousands
An Oriental painting discovered in a Midlands school sparked a fierce international bidding battle at auction – and smashed its estimate to smithereens. The colourful…
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Chance to drink from Nelson’s coffee cup – the legend of the seas?
A coffee cup believed to have been used by Admiral Lord Nelson is expected to get bids sailing in at Hansons’ Connoisseur Ceramics Auction…
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Why something nearly EVERYONE has at home can be top of the auction lots!
People often ask what to look out for around the house to gain auction success but tend to overlook the most obvious thing – jewellery!…
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