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Battle of the bear! Teddy with ‘amazing’ WW2 story sparks bidding frenzy at auction
A humble teddy bear sold for 10 times its estimate at auction as phone, room and internet bidders fought to buy a toy with an…
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Harry Potter book bought for a penny and signed by J K Rowling could sell for thousands
A man who owns around 1,500 Harry Potter books – possibly the biggest collection in the world – is parting with a handful at auction including one bought for a penny which could make thousands. The book, a first edition of…
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Victorian wallet’s saucy surprise: Brothel guide – disguised as everyday item
An ancient ‘Man of Pleasure’s’ pocket guide to London’s prostitutes – disguised as a wallet – has been uncovered by an antiquarian book expert. The…
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Step back in time to enjoy antiques amid period grandeur this Christmas
Festive fever is gripping Derbyshire and I’m proud to play my part, writes Charles Hanson. The yuletide jumper is dazzling friends and family,…
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Could your amber beads be worth a small fortune?
A stunning collection of honey-coloured beads – including much sought-after amber – could potentially fetch thousands of pounds at auction. The summery…
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Ready for kick-off? Charles Hanson proud to host Sport Relief auction
Hansons has teamed up with BBC Bargain Hunt to host an auction in aid of Sport Relief – and you can join the fun to…
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Signed Lowry prints discovered in Cheshire could fetch thousands at auction
Signed Lowry prints are hot property in the auction world and three – discovered at a free valuation event in Cheshire – are destined to…
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Charity shop set for windfall after mystery object turns out to be designer gem from 1881
An eagle-eyed charity shop worker thought an unusual item might be something extra special – and she was right. Larraine Calnan, 68, a volunteer for…
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Ancient find provides insight into Lichfield life nearly 400 years ago
A ‘fascinating’ ancient pamphlet relating to Lichfield’s battles during the English Civil War in the 1600s has been uncovered. The rare item, printed for the…
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Newly discovered Churchill cigar – found by cinema usherette – was verified by the great man himself
A quick-thinking cinema usherette who picked up one of Sir Winston Churchill’s trademark cigars decades ago gained rock solid provenance for her find…
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7 exquisite lots in our December 5 Fine Jewellery & Watches Auction
Hundreds of beautiful objects will go under the hammer on December 5 in our Christmas Fine Jewellery, Silver and Watches Auction. Here, our jewellery experts…
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Original cel from iconic Christmas film The Snowman discovered in London
Fans of The Snowman could buy the ultimate gift this Christmas – a cel from the animated TV film which has become a treasured part…
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Teddy bear with ‘amazing’ WW2 story unearthed after 40 years in loft
A teddy bear that ‘joined’ the British Army and travelled in an M10 tank destroyer as the Allies liberated occupied Europe during the Second World…
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Couple’s love affair with antiques demonstrated by extraordinary collection
Antiques are my first love and when I hit upon a particularly extraordinary collection, gathered over decades by Derbyshire connoisseurs with a real eye for…
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3 amazing Historica Auction star lots include Iron Age coin and Medieval falconry ring
A host of treasures, many found by metal detectorists, are going under the hammer on November 25, 2019 in a Historica and Metal Detecting Finds…
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Crumbs! Couple amazed as their old biscuit tin sells for thousands
An old biscuit tin discovered at a free valuation event in Nottinghamshire has smashed its estimate at auction to sell for thousands of pounds –…
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Forgotten Beatles autographs from 1963 – found by chance after 30 years – rock the auction rostrum
Forgotten Beatles autographs – left tucked away in a filing cabinet for decades – sparked a global bidding battle at auction. The autographs, gained by…
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First Olympic medals won by British black athlete in 1928 race to glory at auction
The first Olympic medals won by a British black athlete in 1928 together with his sporting memorabilia sprinted to success at auction. Bronze and silver…
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Cheeky fan’s forgotten Beatles autographs from 1963 – found by chance in filing cabinet – up for auction
Forgotten Beatles autographs – left tucked away in a filing cabinet for decades – are set to net their owner a windfall at auction. Liz…
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TV Sooty ‘Rave’ Mobile discovered after 20 years in garage – after Euro road trip adventures!
Matthew Corbett’s original TV Sooty Mobile has been unearthed from a garage after 20 years spent gathering dust – after a spell spent living on…
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Find to get your teeth into – 200-year-old ‘hippo ivory’ dentures discovered in field
A man who dug up a 200-year-old set of false teeth while out metal detecting says he hopes the quirky find will be his unusual…
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