Located in the heart of Derbyshire, Hansons Derbyshire Saleroom in Etwall is not only the headquarters of our operations but also the vibrant auction house for a wide range of specialist auctions. This is where we host an exciting array of sales, from collectibles and antiques to Toys, Militaria, Coins, and much much more.
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Situated within beautiful landscaped gardens in Staffordshire, Bishton Hall, a grade II listed Georgian mansion, creates the period setting to assess and showcase antiques.
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Hansons Richmond builds on the success of monthly London Fine Art & Antiques sales led by a dedicated team since 2018. Situated in a highly regarded area of the capital, it offers a complete range of auction services.
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Welcome to Hanson's Newark, where we honour the timeless tradition of the classic auction experience. Formerly known as Northgate Auction Rooms, we continue to uphold the old-school values of live, in-person bidding, bringing the excitement and authenticity of traditional auctions to the heart of Newark.
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Nestled in West Cornwall, Hansons Auctioneers in Penzance offers a warm and welcoming environment for buyers, sellers, and collectors alike. As part of the renowned Hansons Auctioneers network, our Penzance saleroom provides a unique and personalised auction experience.
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Hansons’ Kent is located close to the market town of Tonbridge in the picturesque village of Penshurst on the Kent/Sussex border. Situated in the beautiful grounds of the Penshurst Estate, we are ideally located to welcome you for valuations and sale days.
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Hanson Holloway’s operates from the longest-established saleroom in the historic market town of Banbury. As well as Oxfordshire, it serves the neighbouring counties of Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.
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Hanson's Hertfordshire is based in Royston and operates jewellery, fine art & collectables auctions and valuations throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, including Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and North London.
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Based in Woburn and Aspley Guise we hold jewellery, silver, fine collectable auctions from the Woburn Hotel. Valuations throughout Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
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Hansons Norfolk is based in Roughton, North Norfolk. Just 5 miles from the seaside town of Cromer, Hansons Norfolk holds jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables auctions and valuation days as well as free home visits for larger collections.
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Hansons Auctioneers is pleased to work with Rare Book Auctions in Lichfield, managed by Jim Spencer. Rare Book Auctions hold dedicated monthly sales of antiquarian books, modern firsts, manuscripts, autograph letters, photographs, ephemera, prints & caricatures, and maps & globes.
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From pop culture to major anniversaries, what’s happening now shapes what sells in the saleroom. In this column, I share my predictions for 2026 and the objects set to capture collectors’ attention in the year ahead.
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There is nothing quite like the thrill of the auction room. With bids flying in from around the world, estimates can be blown away when history and competition collide. This column shares some of the most remarkable surprises from the saleroom this year and the stories behind them.
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It looks like a simple gold bauble — but this 9ct gold orb hides a secret. Once worn by a Victorian Freemason, the unfolding Masonic fob will be offered at Holloways’ Banbury auction on 21 January, with an estimate of £80–£100.
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A fresh-to-market collection of 23 works by John Craxton (1922–2009), featuring his iconic cat studies, will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers’ Cornwall saleroom in January, with an estimate of £15,000–£24,000.
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With silver prices at record highs, now is the perfect time to uncover hidden value at home. From silverware to decorative ceramics, Hansons is seeing strong auction results — with classic collectibles set to shine into 2026.
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Two Manchester icons come together at Hansons Auctioneers’ upcoming sale when a signed pair of Ricky Hatton’s shorts given to his close friend Liam Gallagher go under the hammer.
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A long-sleeved Tottenham shirt signed by football legend Jimmy Greaves could make £6,000 at auction.
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Rare bronze maquettes and artist’s proofs of comedy legends by sculptor Graham Ibbeson go under the hammer at Hansons on December 11, including pieces linked to the famous Eric Morecambe and Sir Ken Dodd statues—offering collectors a unique chance to own the models behind these iconic works.
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Charles Hanson uncovers the legacy of Sylvia Peters, the woman behind the Queen’s first televised Christmas speech, with an archive that offers a fascinating glimpse into a defining moment in royal broadcasting history.
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A book of ghost stories signed by a teenage Paul McCartney and linked to his famous 20 Forthlin Road home is expected to make £500–£700 at Hansons’ December 11 auction. The well-loved paperback offers a rare glimpse into McCartney’s life on the brink of Beatlemania.
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A pair of booties worn by a young Kaiser Wilhelm II heads to Hansons’ December 11 sale with a £200–£300 estimate, offering a rare glimpse into the future emperor’s early life.
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Sylvia Peters’ 1953 coronation day script - used in the first televised coronation and linked to helping “save the monarchy” - is going under the hammer with Hansons on December 11. Her archive of photos and personal items is estimated at £800–£1,200.
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Nostalgia is pushing up prices for childhood classics like Meccano, Sindy and Action Man, with collectors paying strong sums for the toys of Christmas past.
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Les Binks’ Tama Artstar drum kit, used during his influential years with Judas Priest, will be auctioned at Hansons in Etwall on December 10 with a £2,000–£3,000 estimate. Binks, who died in March aged 73, also has a leather jacket and T-shirt in the sale, expected to reach up to £120.
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The iconic IWC Mark XI - issued in 1949 and famed for its precision and Cold War history - heads to Hansons London on 28 November, estimated at £4,500. Specialist Chris Kirkham calls it “one of the most important military watches in history.”
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A century-old Swiss-carved mother bear and cub, discovered “hibernating” in a Suffolk lock-up, is tipped to beat its £800–£1,200 estimate at a London auction on 28 November. The finely detailed Black Forest duo-complete with original glass eyes-is drawing strong interest from collectors and designers.
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A Victorian lay figure owned by renowned sculptor James Butler MBE RA has sold for £5,700, soaring past its £600–£800 estimate at Hansons’ Oxfordshire saleroom. Nicknamed Gladys, the 19th-century Roberson mannequin drew strong interest after being discovered in Butler’s studio.
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A 16th-century ring found near Robert Catesby’s birthplace may offer a rare link to the Midlands roots of the Gunpowder Plot, writes Charles Hanson. Its mysterious inscription adds intrigue as it heads to auction this week.
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A rare 2,000-year-old Roman razor is set to turn heads at Hansons’ Derby saleroom on November 27, where it’s expected to make up to £600. In exceptional condition, the ancient novacila offers a vivid glimpse into Roman grooming traditions and the clean-shaven ideal of urban life.
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TV auctioneer Charles Hanson visits Oxfordshire from November 22, hosting valuation events in Chipping Norton, Banbury, Bicester and Woodstock. With gold and silver prices high, locals are encouraged to bring jewellery, antiques and hidden heirlooms.
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Global bidders drove Arthur Askey’s personal archive past £57,000 at Hansons, with highlights including his Cartier gold cigarette case (£11,000) and a Paul McCartney telegram (£800). Consigned by his grandchildren, the sale reflects the lasting love for the British comedy icon.
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