Located in the heart of Derbyshire, Hansons Derbyshire Saleroom in Etwall is not only the headquarters of our operations but also the vibrant auction house for a wide range of specialist auctions. This is where we host an exciting array of sales, from collectibles and antiques to Toys, Militaria, Coins, and much much more.
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Situated within beautiful landscaped gardens in Staffordshire, Bishton Hall, a grade II listed Georgian mansion, creates the period setting to assess and showcase antiques.
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Hansons Richmond builds on the success of monthly London Fine Art & Antiques sales led by a dedicated team since 2018. Situated in a highly regarded area of the capital, it offers a complete range of auction services.
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Welcome to Hanson's Newark, where we honour the timeless tradition of the classic auction experience. Formerly known as Northgate Auction Rooms, we continue to uphold the old-school values of live, in-person bidding, bringing the excitement and authenticity of traditional auctions to the heart of Newark.
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Nestled in West Cornwall, Hansons Auctioneers in Penzance offers a warm and welcoming environment for buyers, sellers, and collectors alike. As part of the renowned Hansons Auctioneers network, our Penzance saleroom provides a unique and personalised auction experience.
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Hansons’ Kent is located close to the market town of Tonbridge in the picturesque village of Penshurst on the Kent/Sussex border. Situated in the beautiful grounds of the Penshurst Estate, we are ideally located to welcome you for valuations and sale days.
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Hanson Holloway’s operates from the longest-established saleroom in the historic market town of Banbury. As well as Oxfordshire, it serves the neighbouring counties of Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.
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Hanson's Hertfordshire is based in Royston and operates jewellery, fine art & collectables auctions and valuations throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, including Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and North London.
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Based in Woburn and Aspley Guise we hold jewellery, silver, fine collectable auctions from the Woburn Hotel. Valuations throughout Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
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Hansons Norfolk is based in Roughton, North Norfolk. Just 5 miles from the seaside town of Cromer, Hansons Norfolk holds jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables auctions and valuation days as well as free home visits for larger collections.
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Hansons Auctioneers is pleased to work with Rare Book Auctions in Lichfield, managed by Jim Spencer. Rare Book Auctions hold dedicated monthly sales of antiquarian books, modern firsts, manuscripts, autograph letters, photographs, ephemera, prints & caricatures, and maps & globes.
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A beautifully hand-stitched cloche hat once worn by theatre icon Ellen Terry is set to star in Hansons’ Etwall sale on November 20. A rare piece of fashion history, it now heads to auction after decades in a private collection.
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A rare 19th-century Kutch silver tea service found in a Norfolk loft is set to make £800–£1,200 on November 29. Possibly by famed silversmith Oomersi Mawji, it heads to Hansons’ Jewellery, Silver, Watch & Fine Art Auction at Roughton.
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A rare stained-glass panel by Scottish artist William Wilson (1905–1972), depicting a lively pub scene, goes under the hammer at Hanson Ross’s Woburn sale on November 15, estimated at £3,500–£4,500.
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A rare 88-gun warship model made from beef bone by Napoleonic prisoners sold for £1,000 at Hansons Royston. Likely crafted at Norman Cross prison, it showcases extraordinary wartime skill and ingenuity.
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A map used in the legendary WWII Dambusters raid is set to fetch up to £1,000 at Hansons’ militaria sale on November 12 — a rare link to one of history’s most daring missions.
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A 16th-century gold ring inscribed “Yovr Frende in Deede” - possibly linked to Gunpowder Plot mastermind Robert Catesby - has been unearthed near his Warwickshire birthplace and is expected to fetch £8,000–£12,000 at auction on November 27.
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Arthur Askey may not be a household name today, but his wit helped shape British comedy. As his personal archive heads to auction, Charles Hanson reflects on the enduring charm of the 5ft 2in funnyman who inspired generations.
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An exceptionally rare 1918 Bank of England £20 note issued in Leeds is expected to fetch £500–£800 at Hansons’ upcoming coin sale. Signed by chief cashier E.M. Harvey, the note offers a fascinating glimpse into Britain’s WWI banking history and is among the last of the elegant handwritten-style “white notes.”
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Kent’s famous Teapot Island collection of over 8,500 novelty teapots has been sold to a Bournemouth collector who plans to open a new museum in their honour. The sale, handled by Hansons Auctioneers, ensures the world-famous collection stays together - and on public display.
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A rare set of vintage Pokémon cards has sold for £2,965, smashing its estimate and setting the stage for Hansons’ Pokémon Day Auction on February 27, 2026 — celebrating 30 years of the global phenomenon.
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A rare 1634 volume, The Mysteryes of Nature and Art by John Bate, reveals the first English instructions for making fireworks - from rockets to “flying dragons.” The book, set to be auctioned in Lichfield, offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century science, spectacle, and Bonfire Night’s explosive origins.
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With Pokémon’s 30th anniversary approaching, vintage cards are fetching thousands. Charles Hanson urges fans to value their old collections ahead of a special sale next February.
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Visitors to Hansons Auctioneers in Banbury are being greeted by an unusual Guy Fawkes — a rare 19th-century life-sized artist’s mannequin once owned by renowned sculptor James Butler RA. Affectionately known as Gladys, the figure has been a treasured part of the Butler family for over 40 years and is expected to fetch up to £800 when it goes under the hammer at Hansons’ Holloway saleroom on November 19.
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A bronze statue of Sir Ken Dodd, created by sculptor Graham Ibbeson, was among the treasures found by TV expert Eric Knowles during a valuation day at Hansons Auctioneers, Etwall. The event also uncovered rare ceramics — with more free valuation sessions planned, starting November 8 with Darren Claxton.
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A unique archive of 224 behind-the-scenes Harry Potter photos and a first edition of The Philosopher’s Stone will go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, Etwall, on October 29. The sale, curated by Rare Book Auctions, offers fans a rare glimpse into film and literary history.
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TV Auctioneer Charles Hanson will visit Scotland on November 17 to uncover hidden treasures. Locals can bring antiques to Lockerbie Town Hall (10am–12.30pm) and Moffat Town Hall (2.30pm–6pm) for free valuations.
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A remarkable collection of over 160 Staffordshire figures from the late antiques dealer John Parrott, lovingly amassed over 50 years, will be offered at Hansons Auctioneers on October 30. The sale features fine early and Victorian examples by makers including Ralph Wood and Enoch Wood.
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As nostalgia for the wizarding world grows, rare Harry Potter editions are fetching huge sums. Charles Hanson and expert Jim Spencer reveal how to tell if your old copy is worth a fortune.
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A 1923 Daimler D16, once owned by the Duke of Hamilton, could fetch up to £80,000 when it goes under the hammer this week. Now fully electric after a year-long conversion, the century-old classic combines royal history with modern innovation. It will be offered by Hansons Auctioneers at their Staffordshire saleroom on October 26.
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A “retired” Sooty puppet, used on TV by puppeteer Richard Cadell, could fetch up to £2,000 at Hansons, Etwall, on 23rd October. Donated to the space charity MajorTim.space, Sooty will be joined by Soo, signed by Brenda Longman, with proceeds helping inspire young people in science and space.
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An original Sooty and Soo, gifted by The Sooty Show creator Harry Corbett in the 1960s, could sell for up to £6,000 this week. The puppets were given to Donna Paris, whose father performed as Sweep, and come with exceptional provenance — a true piece of British TV history, says Hansons’ Steve Fulford.
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