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Tiny Chinese bowl set to sell for giant price at auction
A tiny bowl, not even big enough to hold your favourite breakfast cereal, is set to sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction.
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Cottage reveals ‘Aladdin’s cave of treasures’ collected over 80 years
An ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of hundreds of rare antiques gathered over 80 years by an artistic father and son is expected to sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction in February. The collection discovered at Eaton Cottage, Thames Ditton,…
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Century-old England football shirt saved from jumble sale set for auction
A century-old England football shirt that nearly ended up at a jumble sale has been unearthed – but mystery surrounds which sportsman wore…
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One of world’s oldest Valentines has been found – and reveals ‘secret of lasting love’
One of the oldest and rarest Valentines in existence has been uncovered – and it offers the secret to lasting love. The centuries-old illustrated letter,…
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Respected ceramics expert to host free valuation events at Hansons
Dr Richard Halliday, an expert on early English pottery and continental porcelain, is bringing his wealth of knowledge to Hansons to help clients gain…
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20p charity shop find sparks huge Poole pottery collection which could sell for thousands
An ‘amazing’ collection of Poole pottery sparked by a vase bought for 20p in a charity shop decades ago could sell for thousands of…
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Soldier’s First World War Somme diary from 1916 found in barn
A battered diary written by a soldier during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War has been discovered in a…
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Let him entertain you! Enjoy an evening with Charles Hanson to aid city musuem
Derby Museums is teaming up with TV auctioneer and antiques expert Charles Hanson to raise money for a good cause. On March 27, Derby Museums…
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Valentine card reveals the art of genuine romance from two centuries ago
Love is in the air and nowhere more strongly than here in Derbyshire. Perhaps Cupid should be my middle name because every February…
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New team powers Hansons Historica – Coins, Banknotes & Antiquities Department
A team of experts have joined forces to build and enhance Hansons Auctioneers’ specialist Historica, Coins and Antiquities department. The specialist team will be led…
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Century-old romantic gesture enough to bring a tear to the eye
Romance touched the heart of our jewellery valuer Isabel Murtough when a beautiful century-old diamond and pearl drop-bar brooch was brought to our saleroom. You…
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Books expert who sparked global Harry Potter fever to host FREE event in Lichfield
A books valuer who sparked Harry Potter excitement across the world thanks to his discovery of a rare Staffordshire library book is heading to…
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Stars Wars toys – and even a 1977 movie poster – rocket to success at auction
Star Wars toys and memorabilia rocketed to success at auction and sellers from Leicestershire were among those who reaped the benefits. More than 150 Star…
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Composer Simon May buys back ‘lost’ EastEnders music at auction
Simon May, composer of the EastEnders theme tune, has bought back his own handwritten music for the famous song at auction – after it…
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Man who ‘tried to save the cinema’ to sell lifetime’s collection capturing evolution of movie industry
A man who tried to ‘singlehandedly save the cinema’ by rescuing projectors from doomed picture houses is parting company with his lifetime’s collection. Malcolm Plant,…
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Could your 2020 find be the next big auction win?
Forget the January blues – we’ve been delivering saleroom sunshine thanks to a host of big auction wins, all down to…
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Why vintage and antique jewellery is so in vogue
Vintage and antique jewellery is hugely popular at auction, bang on trend – and could gain you a windfall. The vintage market has experienced huge…
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Queen Victoria’s boots and royal outfit sell for thousands – and are saved for the nation
Queen Victoria’s clothing and boots have been saved for the nation and are set to join a world-famous collection of royal dress. The historical…
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How a single plant pot sparked Moorcroft pottery collection worth £100,000
A huge Moorcroft pottery collection sparked by a single plant pot bought by a Staffordshire woman 46 years ago is expected to fetch tens of…
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Rare Art Nouveau insect brooches fly into limelight during house clearance
Insects may not be popular with everyone but most people make an exception when it comes to jewellery. A set of four rare insect brooches…
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Why woman was overwhelmed by emotion thanks to a teacup and saucer
Three’s the lucky number for a woman who’s discovered a 230-year-old Derby porcelain teacup and saucer gilded by an artisan ancestor thanks to the Derby…
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