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…
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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…
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5 lots sparking major interest ahead of our May Fine Silver Auction
Beautiful silver objects abound in our May 14 Fine Silver, Jewellery, Watches and Designer Handbags Auction – and interest is shining bright ahead of…
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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…
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THREE Harry Potter first editions found in skip could sell for thousands at Hansons
Three Harry Potter first edition books rescued from a school skip 12 years ago are expected to sell for thousands of pounds…
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Militaria finds soar to glory at auction and now we’re looking for more – including your lockdown discoveries
It seems like a lifetime ago but Hansons’ last sale before lockdown was a specialist Medals and Militaria Auction – and it was…
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Why this unusual ceramic sculpture could sell for five-figure sum
Studio pottery is now extremely desirable and this unusual ceramic sculpture is coming up in our May Fine Art Auction with a guide price…
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Hansons to launch live online-only auctions in May
Hansons Auctioneers is launching a new calendar of live online-only auctions in May to satisfy demand from clients. The firm took the decision…
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Signs of Churchill strength! Finds linked to great wartime leader uncovered
Tough times need strong leaders and two reminders of Churchillian strength are expected to spark strong bidding at auction. Unearthed by Hansons Auctioneers, they’re…
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Rare Roald Dahl book – uncovered after 77 years – reveals secret written by the author himself to a war hero
A rare first edition of The Gremlins, the first book world-famous children’s author Roald Dahl had published 77 years ago, has revealed a fascinating…
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Evocative sculpture reminds us the good times will return
With most of us in lockdown and unable to socialise or even see relatives and friends, this rare sculpture offers a little light…
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For the love of football! Handmade score cards from England – and world’s – first competitive league season show fan’s invincible passion
Sports fans the world over love to check the scores and results but few would go to the trouble one football fan…
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Hansons Auctioneers’ saleroom closures and auctions update
In these difficult times the health and welfare of our staff and clients remains of paramount importance. Therefore, following the latest Government announcement, our…
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This is England 1,500 years ago: Anglo-Saxon artefacts unearthed in 1960s and 70s up for auction
Hundreds of Anglo-Saxon objects which shed light on life in England 1,500 years ago could fetch a five-figure sum at…
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Letter about eggs – found in box at home – could be worth hundreds of pounds
A letter about eggs left buried in a box of random papers for decades could make hundreds of pounds at auction. The letter, written…
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Artefact bearing coat of arms of family hit by ‘hideous’ execution in 1300s unearthed
An important Medieval artefact displaying the coat of arms of a family hit by treason and execution of the most hideous kind is…
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Why forgotten finds in attics, drawers and under the stairs turn into auction stars
I hope you’re set to enjoy a reasonably happy Easter – despite the lockdown – and I trust some chocolate comes your way. Our…
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‘World’s best Humber car collection’ – awash with royal pedigree – up for auction
It’s the hardest thing he’s ever had to do but a classic car devotee is parting with the ‘world’s best collection’ of 16 vintage…
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Hansons temporarily closes salerooms to public
The coronavirus Covid-19 epidemic has forced Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers to close its doors to the public for the first time ever. On March 23,…
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Magazine offer: Perfect time to discover antiques
We’ve all got some unexpected time on our hands – it’s the ideal opportunity to understand antiques and art like the experts.
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Charles Hanson’s auction in garden shed raises tens of thousands for NHS
A charity auction broadcast from a garden shed in lockdown by TV personality Charles Hanson has raised around £36,000 for the NHS. Charles, an…
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