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Find out who bought Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – the car Jason Manford wanted!
Comedian and actor Jason Manford battled to own Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a car he used when starring in a touring stage show,…
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Mystery Beatle’s kindness to a kid in 1963 paves way to windfall
A gesture of goodwill by a mystery member of The Beatles could earn a Nottinghamshire woman thousands of pounds as she prepares to part with…
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Vampire-killing kit contains all you need to ward off mythical monster
A vampire-killing kit packed with objects reputed to ward off the monsters enshrined in European folklore has been discovered by Hansons Auctioneers. Belief in vampires,…
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Would you like to be seated on your very own throne?
Old world grandeur could be yours thanks to an auction of fine antiques and collectables from a Derbyshire country home – including a…
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Sew beautiful – needlework artistry from centuries ago has top prices all sewn up at auction
A small fragment of material sold for thousands of pounds in our July Derbyshire Fine Art Auction– and proved the power of history. Every object…
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Horn of extinct beast unearthed in Derby city centre up for auction
A centuries-old horn from an extinct beast – unearthed during building work in Derby – has come to light after spending years in a…
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Archive treasured by Churchill’s wartime chauffeur found in JIGSAW box
A ‘fascinating’ historical archive collected by Sir Winston Churchill’s chauffeur has been discovered in a jigsaw box during lockdown – and saved from the tip.
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Vase spotted under a table sells for THOUSANDS at Hansons London auction
A vase spotted under a table by an antiques expert soared to a five-figure sum at auction – much to the amazement of its…
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Help save nation’s heritage! BID NOW on 50+ lots in Hansons’ charity auction for Creswell Crags
Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson is urging people to help save the UK’s heritage by backing a vital fundraiser for ‘national treasure’ Creswell Crags –…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang could be yours! Unique car up for auction in July
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of the most famous cars in the world, is coming up for auction in July. The celebrated car, together…
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‘House of treasures’ worthy of Palace of Versailles uncovered in Derby | Auction July 2-3
An Aladdin’s cave of antique treasures worth tens of thousands of pounds has been uncovered in a home on the outskirts of Derby. The rich…
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‘Unridden’ Raleigh Chopper from 1970s smashes its estimate at auction
A vintage 1970s Raleigh Chopper bicycle soared to success at auction to sell for double its estimate. The iconic MK2 Chopper, which is in…
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Lockdown finds include reminder of Derby County glory days and Derbyshire’s seaside-inspired pottery
As a football fan no-one was more delighted than me to see fixtures kick off again, starting with a fine win for my beloved Derby…
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Seat fit for a king could be yours! Bench made for royalty found in city home
An ‘outstanding’ Victorian bench made for a British prince who later became king is coming up for auction in June after being discovered in a…
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‘Unridden’ Raleigh Chopper sends nostalgia into top gear – and your vintage childhood treasures could do the same
These days kids crave the latest smart phones but if you grew up in the 1970s there was one thing any self-respecting youngster wanted –…
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Charles Hanson’s charity auction raises thousands for Nightingale cause – and you can still help
Charles Hanson has helped to raise more than £18,000 to keep the nation’s Florence Nightingale Museum afloat amid the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to a charity…
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4 lockdown finds including Victorian amputation kit, spider cat pipe and Beatles jumper
Lockdown has sparked quite possibly the biggest spring clean in the history of mankind, writes Charles Hanson. People stuck at home for months with little…
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5 top lots celebrating beauty of blue and white ceramics in special July auction
Here, Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics at Hansons Auctioneers, picks out some of his favourite pieces from the Arthur and Julia Roberts Collection…
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Elaborate gold gems mistaken for costume jewellery – and they nearly went to charity shop!
Elaborate, exuberant, glamorous – all are words that help to describe glorious gold and peridot demi-parure jewellery set that almost ended up at a charity…
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The vintage toy car that might be worth more than your full-sized motor!
A Japanese toy car that’s nearly 60 years old has the highest estimate in our June Toy Auction for good reason – it’s by Nomura.
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Sitting pretty on an Orkney or Windsor chair? They’re in demand at Hansons’ auctions
Here, Hansons’ furniture expert Scott Markham shines the spotlight on two types of antique chairs causing a stir at auction. Orkney craftsmanship warms hearts…
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