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Iron Age ‘kitchen appliance’ used in breadmaking found in Derby garden rockery
An iron age object which helped to provide bread for England’s ancient ancestors thousands of years ago has turned up in a Derby garden. A…
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15 dazzling buys in Hansons’ June Jewellery Watches and Silver auction
Dazzling diamonds, natural pearls, Victorian grandeur and an outstanding suffragette medal are among star lots in Hansons’ June 27-28 Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Auction.
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Let Dr Eldon Worrall shine a light on your Chinese treasures
A man who’s discovered an ancient Chinese treasure worth £2 million thanks to his ingenuity, expertise and a handy pocket torch is coming to Derbyshire…
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Peaky Blinders pram and make loved by royal family up for auction
One of the UK’s most devoted pram collectors is parting with 30 of her antique and vintage prams including one used in cult TV show…
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Vintage Star Wars toys could fetch £10,000 at auction as bidding skyrockets
Star Wars fans are flocking to bid in advance on 90 toy lots related to the movie phenomenon which are coming up for auction on…
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Jewellery lots sparkle at Hansons London June sale
Diamonds are definitely a girl’s best friend with demand for jewellery sparking strong prices at Hansons London June sale. Rings, bracelets, pendants and chains dominated…
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Seven quirky, curious and insanely sweet treasures I’ve discovered scattered around people’s homes
he chocolate lovers among you may be amazed if a box of sweet treats stick around for more than a week in your…
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Were you rich if you had this pound in your pocket in 1642?
What does £1 buy you today? A bar of chocolate, a loaf, one-and-a-bit copies of the Derby Telegraph? Our coins expert Don Collins has consigned…
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Meet our Historica and Metal Detecting Finds team hunting for buried treasure
Hansons is keen to unearth buried treasure for its August Historica/Metal Detecting Finds auction and has experts on hand to guide you if you have…
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Metal detectorist’s Roman coin is only one in the world – but he had no idea for decades
When metal detectorist Tom Thomas found a Roman silver coin nearly 30 years ago, he thought it was nothing out of the ordinary. The 62-year-old…
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Secrets for sale as magician’s tricks gathered over more than 30 years go to auction
Inky Pinky Plinky Plonk was the catchphrase of a ‘larger-than-life’ magician whose lifetime’s collection of tricks is set to create auction magic. Two trunks worth…
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Old Christmas cards found in dusty box after decades turn out to be from royal family
A box of long forgotten Christmas cards featuring heart-warming childhood pictures of Prince William and Prince Harry are expected to soar at auction due to…
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Hunger strike medal awarded to suffragette ‘prepared to die’ found in drawer after more than 100 years
A Medal of Valour awarded to a militant suffragette who endured ‘the last extremity of hunger and hardship’ for her cause has been…
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Antiquarian books are hot news across the world – and all eyes are on Derbyshire
In a digital age when nearly everyone – young and old alike – has a smart phone glued to their hand the world…
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Lifelong Notts County fan buys a slice of 1920s club history
devoted Notts County fans has paid thousands of pounds to own a gold medal and watch which once belonging to a club legend.
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Time to celebrate Derbyshire’s striking clock heritage
Clocks don’t just tell the time, they capture the passage of time thanks to their ever-changing designs, writes Charles Hanson. Pick any period and you…
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Rams legends’ football shirts sell for thousands at auction – and one DCFC devotee wanted them both
Football shirts worn by two of Derby County’s 1970s sporting legends sold for thousands at auction today (May 23) – and one man had…
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Don’t be fooled! All that glitters just might be gold
Vintage brooches can create costly confusion – because some people mistakenly think they’re costume jewellery. In this case the barnacle-style detail on this 1970s bow…
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A humble postcard from a very special sender…
We love to see old postcards at Hansons and this one really took our breath away. Can you see why? It’s from celebrated English…
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Vinyl junkie? Your dusty records could be worth thousands if you get into the auction groove
What goes around, comes around, or so they say, and that certainly applies to vinyl records. Anyone reading this who spent hours looking hip…
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Forgotten cards celebrate royal family life and remind us of Diana’s motherly love
Like millions of others, I adore the British royal family and cherish the part they play in our country’s rich history and heritage,…
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