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From Tommy Cooper to James Bond, this magical lot has heaps of star quality
Star signatures often cause a stir at auction and one collection attracting strong bids ahead of its sale date features some of the world’s best-known…
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Centuries-old silverware shines bright as evocative reminder of dining in style
In the fast-food, tea-on-a-tray world we live in, it’s wonderful to be reminded of the art of dining in style by our ancestors. Picture the scene, a fire roaring in the period drawing room with candelabras aglow on an antique…
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Exceptional single-owner Spode collection breaks records at Hansons
Hansons Auctioneers are fast becoming the go-to auction house to both buy and sell high-quality transfer-printed British ceramics. Their latest offering, curated by Dr Richard…
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Auction stars at home? Free jewellery and silver valuations with KATE BLISS in October
Jewellery and silver prices are buoyant at auction and if you have items to sell TV personality Kate Bliss can value your items for free.
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Metal detectorist’s 900-year-old coin set to reach for stars at auction
A rare Henry I silver penny is set to reach for the stars in Hansons’ October 26-27 Historica, Coins, Banknotes and Artefacts Auction because it’s…
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Italian style from 1800s discovered as major clothing collection comes to light
Victorian Italian style has come to the fore thanks to the discovery of an ‘exquisite collection’ of period clothing worn by wealthy Europeans…
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Dad shocked to find Harry Potter first edition worth thousands on OWN book shelf after 21 years
A dad was stunned to discover a book he brought to help his children learn English more than 20 years ago was…
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Derbyshire finds delight buyers at Fine Art Auction – and fascinate the world
As a Derbyshire man I’m proud to put my home county on the map and Hansons certainly did that at our September Fine Art…
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Hansons ‘privileged’ to auction items from Staffordshire abbey – a home to nuns for 200 years
Objects from St Mary’s Abbey in Colwich, a centuries-old community of Roman Catholic nuns, are set to be auctioned. Books from the nuns’ extensive library…
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The Roy Taylor Collection of Porcelain
By Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director & head of Fine Arts, Hansons Auctioneers, Bishton Hall, Staffordshire Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers based at their Staffordshire country house…
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Hansons Staffordshire appointed to handle important corporate art collection
By ADRIAN RATHBONE Hansons Auctioneers’ Staffordshire branch at Bishton Hall is delighted to have been appointed to handle the sale of an important corporate collection…
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Tiny Chinese ‘teapot’ found in lockdown clear-out sells for ‘life-changing’ sum at auction
A tiny Chinese ‘teapot’ found in a Midlands garage during lockdown has sold for hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction. Phone…
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Best lockdown find ever! Imperial Chinese ‘teapot’ worth tens of thousands found in Derbyshire garage
An imperial Chinese wine ewer – boxed up in a Midlands garage and destined for a charity shop – has been described as the ‘ultimate…
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Could you be toasting auction success? Fine wine and whisky in hot demand
What’s gathering dust in your cellar – or that old drinks cabinet for that matter? We ask because fine wine, whisky and other spirits are…
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Antiques Discovery Day at Barton Marina this September
If you’ve always wondered if that old painting, vase, vintage watch or piece of jewellery could splash some cash your way at auction you can…
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Bargain Hunt fans can watch TV show being filmed at Bishton Hall this September
Bargain Hunt fans can watch the long-running hit TV show being made in Staffordshire this September. Episodes of the hit BBC series will be filmed…
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One of world’s rarest barometers – spotted in car boot – could fetch thousands at auction
One of the world’s rarest ‘sign post’ angle barometers – spotted among items in a car boot – has stunned experts at a Derbyshire auction…
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Jewellery that survived Russian Revolution – including ring with rare colour-changing stone – up for auction
Four exquisite pieces of jewellery that survived the Russian Revolution more than a century ago – including a ring featuring a rare stone – could…
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6 hot lots in September Toy Auction – and why gaming is the rising star
If your childhood Action Man is in the loft, your garden shed houses a train set or you still cuddle your decades-old teddy, you will…
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A Special Message From Charles Hanson
As the nights close in and we move into autumn, it’s still a testing time with Covid a concern for us all. Nevertheless, Hansons…
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Debut auction delight at Holloway’s – and clock sales chime to perfection to mark success
Sky-high auction prices were achieved at Holloway’s debut sale under new management – and the success of clocks signalled the time was right for a…
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