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…
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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…
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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…
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Charles Hanson: Why I simply had to do something to help the NHS fight coronavirus
Normality is on hold, the world is in turmoil and our lives may never be the same again – but I’m determined to do…
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Charles Hanson to broadcast charity auction from garden shed to help NHS heroes fight coronavirus
TV antiques expert Charles Hanson is set to broadcast a live charity auction in lockdown from his garden shed to help Britain’s…
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Original Game of Thrones script bought at pub could sell for thousands
Game of Thrones fans across the world have the chance to own an autographed script from the award-winning TV series loved by millions.
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‘Incredible’ Rolling Stones letter made teen’s day in 1964 – and her forgotten treasure could sell for thousands
The Rolling Stones rocked a teenager’s world in 1964 when they sent her a treasure beyond most fans’ wildest dreams. Zena Hutton (nee…
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Vast private Royal Worcester porcelain collection – gathered over 30 years – for sale in March
A woman is parting with her vast and eclectic collection of Royal Worcester porcelain together with wall paintings by artists who decorated…
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Oh Boy George! Ivor Novello award for worldwide smash Karma Chameleon up for auction
Music fans have the chance to buy an Ivor Novello Award presented to Culture Club for a 1980s smash hit that became one of…
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The beauty who stole D H Lawrence’s heart: postcard from 1910 found under bed rekindles love story
A postcard sent by famous author D H Lawrence to a woman he fell head over heels in love with more than 100 years…
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Owl and shoe-inspiration – the quirky but oh so stylish Victorians
The Victorians did things in style and our Spring Fine Art Auction has revealed some gems to demonstrate that. A rare, late Victorian silver…
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Lifetime of world travel celebrated in one man’s fascinating collection
Colourful, eclectic and exotic collectables, gathered over 30 years by Burton man David Widdowson during his travels around the world, are coming up…
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Rare artworks found in cottage soar to success at London auction
A painting by one of Canada’s greatest artists – found in a Surrey cottage – swept to success at a Hansons London auction. An…
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Experts known for Star Wars finds are coming to Leicestershire to find more
Auction experts who’ve uncovered Star Wars toys worth tens of thousands of pounds in Leicestershire are heading to the county to hunt out…
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Vintage Cartier brooch epitomises style of a bygone era
Elegance and style hit heady heights in the 1940s and 50s and this dazzling Cartier brooch epitomises that perfectly. It was among a host…
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Canadian art treasure found in cottage sets saleroom alight
The atmosphere was electric when this landscape painting went under the hammer – because Hansons had unearthed a true treasure. Every now and then…
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Tiny Chinese bowl sells for GIANT price in tense auction battle
A tiny bowl, not even big enough to hold your favourite breakfast cereal, has sold for tens of thousands of pounds at auction. The…
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Centuries-old gold ring ‘like no other’ found by metal detectorist
A metal detectorist has discovered a centuries-old gold ring like no other – and it could net him hundreds of pounds at auction.
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Have you got a Chinese treasure tucked away that could change your life?
Chinese ceramics and works of art are so hugely desirable the prices achieved can be life-changing. That’s why I get so excited when…
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‘Outstanding’ barn find reveals what life was like for WW1 pilot
Secrets of what life was like for a First World War pilot have emerged thanks to one of the rarest finds a renowned militaria…
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Millwall fan and whisky legend pays thousands for 1911 England football shirt
A famous writer, whisky legend and lifelong football fan has paid thousands of pounds for a 1911 England football shirt – and…
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