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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 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 for take-off in a brave new world, writes Charles Hanson On May 6-7, our Historica: Coins, Antiquities…
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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 a…
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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 of…
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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 to…
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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 both…
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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 secret.
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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 relief,…
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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 went…
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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 salerooms…
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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 auction.
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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 121…
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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 coming…
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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 lives…
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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 Humber…
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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, Charles…
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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. That’s…
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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 auctioneer,…
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Bag a touch of vintage luxury at an affordable price
Designer handbags are making a glamorous appearance in our upcoming sales – and not for the first time. Vintage fashion and accessories are a growing…
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How to bid and take part in Charles Hanson’s charity auction for NHS heroes
Incredible donations are flooding in from both the general public and celebrities for a charity auction to raise money for the NHS. Charles Hanson plans…
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Drew Pritchard and Duke of Devonshire among many famous faces to pledge NHS Auction lots
Celebrities and members of the public are flocking to support a charity auction due to take place in lockdown from a garden shed to…
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