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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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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 shop, writes Charles Hanson. The owner of this eye-catching suite of gems, which includes a matching necklace,…
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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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Lancaster bomber control wheel found in LOFT could fly at auction
A rare and highly sought-after control wheel from a Second World War Avro Lancaster Bomber has been uncovered in a Kent farmhouse loft after 50…
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Hansons can help you turn your lockdown discoveries into cash
Lockdown discoveries and clear-outs could bring you rich awards at auction as prices soar thanks to strong buyer demand from across the world. Hansons Auctioneers…
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Charles Hanson calls on nation to help him save Florence Nightingale Museum
TV antiques expert Charles Hanson has thrown out a lifeline to help save Britain’s Florence Nightingale Museum which faces closure due to coronavirus. But…
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Top of the clocks – these antique timepieces soared to success in our Fine Art Auction
Here, Hansons’ antiques valuer Scott Markham picks out three timepieces that excelled in our May 2020 Fine Art Auction. To arrange a free valuation of…
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Notice regarding Covid-19 restrictions: Online-only auctions – all you need to know
UPCOMING AUCTIONS | JOIN US ONLINE-ONLY Join us live in the saleroom from the comfort of your armchair to experience the excitement of an…
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Can Boris Johnson, Barbie and Charles Hanson save Florence Nightingale Museum?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a Barbie doll nurse will play their part in a major charity auction on June 19 to help save the…
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Lockdown online-only auctions achieve record-breaking results at Hansons
Record-breaking auction prices achieved in lockdown show nothing can dampen the worldwide fascination for antiques and collectables, writes Charles Hanson. Hansons’ May online-only sales,…
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Harry Potter, Churchill and D H Lawrence help Lockdown Library Auction achieve magical results
Lockdown failed to hinder a headline-grabbing Library Auction which sparked global interest, giant prices and huge success at Hansons Auctioneers. The online-only auction was broadcast…
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Classic rural landscape proves irresistible at auction – art expert Adrian Rathbone explains why
Hansons’ Head of Fine Art Adrian Rathbone picks out one of his personal highlight from our May 2020 online-only Fine Art Auction held at Bishton…
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Ceramics experts Dr Richard Halliday chooses three Fine Art hammer highlights
Dr Richard Halliday, Hansons Auctioneers’ Head of Ceramics, reports on the success of the May 2020 Fine Art sale. Here, he shines the spotlight on…
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It’s Turned Out Nice Again! George Formby family buy back iconic star’s treasures
George Formby’s family joined an auction battle to buy important memorabilia relating to the star and his father George Formby Snr – and ‘It’s Turned…
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Harry Potter first edition found in SKIP sells for tens of thousands
A Harry Potter hardback first edition rescued from a skip sparked an international bidding battle at auction (May 21) – and smashed its estimate…
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D H Lawrence postcard found under bed sells for 10 times estimate
A century-old DH Lawrence postcard – found under a bed – has smashed its estimate at auction to sell for thousands of pounds.
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Time to sell that vintage watch? Demand for classic timepieces stuns at auction
If time in lockdown has uncovered a vintage watch gathering dust you could have reason to smile – it just might earn you…
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Working from home? This antique desk could be an inspirational companion
If you’re working from home in lockdown, an antique desk could be the perfect companion. Likewise, if you’re among the new, eco-conscious generation of younger…
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Bretby Pottery brilliance shines bright in ‘remarkable’ 350-strong collection up for auction
Hundreds of colourful pieces of Bretby pottery, gathered over more than 30 years by a passionate collector, are coming up for auction in…
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TWO George Formby ukuleles in bumper collection of memorabilia up for auction
Two George Formby banjo ukuleles are among a ‘hugely important’ collection of memorabilia about the star expected to fetch tens of thousands of pounds at…
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Hansons ready for take-off in a brave new world – how we plan to ease out of lockdown
After weeks in lockdown, Hansons has relaunched its auctions with great success – online-only – and now it’s time to prepare our other services…
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