Money tokens ‘lost during panic of Great Fire of London in 1666’ could sell for thousands at auction
Money tokens thought to have been lost during the chaos of The Great Fire of London in 1666 are expected to sell for…
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Serpent ring inspired by Victorian royal romance charms bidders
Wearing a serpent on your finger may not appeal to everyone but a striking ring is proving a snake charmer in our May…
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Centuries-old gaming table with aristocratic pedigree could sell for £12,000
The finest craftsmanship is celebrated in an antique gaming table which could sell for £12,000 at auction in May. The George II mahogany…
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‘Nationally important’ Roman hoard set for auction can be viewed in London, York and Derbyshire
A bronze bust of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is among a unique collection of 2,000-year-old artefacts available to view for the first time this…
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World’s first Harry Potter Auction features FIVE rare first editions – one bought for 50p – and snakes and lizards from first film
The world’s first dedicated Harry Potter Auction featuring FIVE rare first edition books and a multitude of unusual discoveries could achieve total sales…
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Car boot sale buy turns out to be ancient antiquity – and could sell for thousands
A car boot sale buy – which languished in a box for years – has turned out to be an ancient antiquity…
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Order, Order! Baroness Betty Boothroyd parting with ‘life story’ of treasures at auction
Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the only woman to become Speaker of the House of Commons, is set to part with personal treasures which tell her…
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Dig out those lockdown finds! We can’t wait to see them – and meet you – as our salerooms reopen
I can’t tell you how excited I am to welcome clients back to our salerooms once again after such a long and difficult…
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Rare Pokémon video game could sell for £1,000 – and buyers are already in hot pursuit
A rare Pokémon video game uncovered by Hansons could sell for more than £1,000 at auction. The find, described as ‘very exciting’ by David…
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We’re excited to be able to reopen our doors
We are very pleased to be able to announce that from Monday 12th April, our offices will be open for visitors and valuations by…
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Turkeys aren’t just for Christmas! Quirkiest collection EVER seen by Charles Hanson found at house
Turkeys in every shape, size and hue imaginable are coming up for auction thanks to the discovery in a Yorkshire house of…
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Turn heads this summer by bagging some bargain designer style at auction
If you’ve ever dreamed of adding designer style to your wardrobe auctions offer a golden opportunity to find quality items at affordable prices.
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Bizarre Clarice Cliff tea set from 1930s brews up major interest thanks to its rarity
On Monday April 12 we celebrate a new beginning as Hansons’ salerooms in Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Oxfordshire and London reopen for…
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‘Spectacular’ model train discovered near Lichfield could sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction
A ‘spectacular’ model steam train uncovered in a home near Lichfield could sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction. The apple green…
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Add vibrant colour to your life this spring thanks to rich array of art up for auction
Sunshine, longer days and the easing of lockdown are lifting spirits this Easter and Hansons can inject even more colour into your life thanks…
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6 top lots in April’s Curated Ceramics and Glass Auction – chosen by our expert
Here, Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics & Glass at Hansons Auctioneers, picks out 6 of his favourite lots in the April 9…
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Rare Chinese fan could sell for thousands of pounds at Hansons London
An important Qing dynasty Chinese fan is expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction at Hansons London in April. Charles Hanson,…
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The pandemic has changed auctions forever – and increased demand for beautiful objects
In March 2020 I was stunned, forlorn and wondering what on earth the future held for us all, writes Charles Hanson. The…
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Mum leaves daughters unexpected Harry Potter windfall after buying a book for £1 years ago
A mother who lost her life to breast cancer 16 years ago has unwittingly left her daughters a gift valued at tens of…
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Hundreds of ‘magnificent’ Derbyshire manor house antiques up for auction include find linked to Harry Potter phenomenon
Antiques experts have been bowled over by the ‘magnificent’ contents of a Derbyshire manor house due for auction – including an item Harry Potter…
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Chinese treasure dug up in pub beer garden – and used for car keys – sells for thousands
An Oxford family were stunned when an ornament dug up in a pub garden decades ago turned out to be an Oriental treasure…
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