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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Mouse band rescued from shed could play winning tune at auction
mouse-inspired toy from the 1930s – unearthed in Lichfield and found in a garden shed – is expected to soar to success…
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Toy mystery: Boy’s Christmas present from 1930s was never played with
A ‘treasure trove’ of toys unearthed in the Midlands includes an unused Christmas present from the 1930s – still in its festive paper. A…
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Dazzled by Victorian diamonds and a pocket watch with astonishing football pedigree
A watch awash with football pedigree and stunning Victorian jewellery have just been discovered at our Derbyshire saleroom – and I’m…
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Could LICHFIELD reveal next great literary find at free event in May?
An antiques expert who found one of the most important books in the world in a Staffordshire cupboard is heading to Lichfield to hunt…
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Rams legend Roy McFarland’s England shirt set for auction glory
A 1970s England shirt worn by Derby County legend Roy McFarland is set to spark excitement among play-off-happy Rams fans when it goes under…
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Notts County glory days! League Division Two winner’s gold medal could sell for thousands at auction
Notts County fans have the chance to buy a piece of history honouring their club’s glory days thanks to a discovery by a sporting…
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Harold Wilson rules again: Former Labour PM’s private mementos deliver stunning auction results
Harold Wilson may no longer be with us but the former British Labour Prime Minister was back in charge as hundreds of buyers paid…
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Golden haul of Wolves treasures just found – including FA Cup winner’s medal – could sell for £30,000
A golden haul of Wolverhampton Wanderers football treasures has been uncovered – including a 1949 FA Cup winner’s medal. And Alistair…
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Tiny masterpieces spark auction frenzy! Stamp and bank note designs – found in wardrobe – fetch six-figure sum
Tiny masterpieces which had been languishing in a wardrobe for decades sold for a ‘phenomenal’ six-figure sum at auction on May…
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Militaria expert whose finds make worldwide headlines to host free event in Staffordshire
Adrian Stevenson, a militaria expert whose finds makes worldwide headlines, is heading to Staffordshire in a bid to make more discoveries. Mr…
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Why buttons and sticks as well as silver or diamonds could spark an auction windfall
The world of antiques fascinates people for many reasons, not least because they secretly hope they may have something gathering dust at…
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Mini masterpieces! Stamp-size paintings found in wardrobe could sell for £150,000
One of the most unusual art collections ever discovered – hundreds of unique stamp designs hand-painted to scale – is expected to sell for…
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Yearn for vintage style? 5 star buys for fashionistas in love with period drama
Fashionistas looking for something different can discover a wealth of period clothing, lace, unusual textiles and accessories at auction. Every month, Hansons Auctioneers Hosts…
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Star Wars toy spaceship found in loft after nearly 40 years is so rare it could ‘skyrocket into orbit’ at auction
A Star Wars toy unearthed from a loft after nearly 40 years is one of the rarest examples ever found by a Derbyshire…
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May 10: The Harold and Mary Wilson Collection – The Life of a British Prime Minister
Personal mementos belonging to former British Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson (Lord Wilson of Rievaulx) and Lady Wilson are coming up for auction.
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