Located in the heart of beautiful Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Hansons Auctioneers’ new Harrogate Saleroom brings our team of experienced valuers and auction specialists to one of the country’s most historic and elegant towns.
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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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Discover remarkable auction finds, extraordinary results, expert insights and stories from Hansons salerooms across the UK.
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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That dusty drinks trolley in the corner could be worth more than you think. From forgotten whiskies to rare liqueurs like Chartreuse, Charles Hanson reveals how bottles once bought for celebrations are now fetching surprising sums at auction. Before you pour anything away, it might just pay to take a closer look…
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TV auctioneer Charles Hanson has swapped the gavel for a paintbrush, decorating a giant golden gavel for the Gavel Art Trail. On show at Hansons’ Derbyshire saleroom until October 31, it will be auctioned on November 6 to raise funds for brain and children’s health charities.
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Three lots of 19th-century Brampton stoneware made in Chesterfield surpassed estimates at Hansons Auctioneers’ recent sale. Highlights included a set of four pipes selling for £2,050 against a £70–£90 guide, reflecting strong demand for the region’s distinctive salt-glazed pottery and industrial heritage.
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A vase once stored in a loft and valued at £100 has sold for £130,000 at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derby saleroom. The rare Ming dynasty piece, dating from the Xuande period (1426–1435), sparked fierce bidding from collectors in China.
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Funny man Arthur Askey’s lifetime of showbiz memorabilia and personal treasures are set for auction – revealing the popularity and legacy of the “grandfather” British comedy.
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I recently came across a piece of cake from Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 1947 wedding, gifted by the young princess herself to Cyril Dickman, her much-loved royal butler who served the family for 50 years. Known as the “10,000-mile cake,” it was made with ingredients from across the Commonwealth and even cut with Prince Philip’s sword - a beautiful reminder of love, loyalty, and a moment that brought a nation together.
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Baby clothes worn by Queen Victoria — including tiny booties, socks and a bonnet — are expected to fetch over £1,000 at Hansons Auctioneers in Derbyshire on October 9, offering a rare glimpse into the monarch’s early childhood.
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A rare 1948 Pye M78F radio, recalled after public outcry over its resemblance to the Japanese flag, is set for auction at Hansons on October 10. Once burned by the maker, surviving examples are now highly prized, estimated at £700–£1,000.
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An unseen 1953 cartoon by The Wind in the Willows illustrator Ernest H Shepard, gifted to artist Harold Riley, is set for auction at Hansons with a £300–£500 estimate. The sketch shows Ratty by the fire and includes a charming handwritten note signed “Uncle Ernest.”
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An 18th-century mourning ring commemorating Devon landowner’s wife Isabella Rolle has been found in a Tyne and Wear field — 400 miles from home. Discovered by detectorist Warrick Rochester, the ring is set to fetch £800–£1,200 at Hansons Auctioneers on October 9.
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When people ask who I’d invite to my dream dinner party, my answer is always Joseph Wright of Derby. His mastery of light and devotion to our city make him, to me, one of the world’s greatest artists. As his works head to the National Gallery, I’m reminded how proud I am of Derbyshire’s rich artistic heritage — from Wright’s genius to George Turner’s pastoral beauty.
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Steve Davis’ 1990 wedding album, part of a seven-album archive of photos and memorabilia once owned by his family doctor, is set to fetch up to £10,000 at Hansons Auctioneers in Newark this Saturday (Oct 4).
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A wooden naval plaque from WWII submarine HMS Otus has sold for £800 at Hansons Auctioneers, smashing its £50–£80 estimate. Bought by the Maltese Heritage Trust, it will go on display at the Malta at War Museum in Birgu.
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The world’s second largest collection of novelty teapots – 8,540 in total – is set to sell at Hansons Auctioneers’ Kent saleroom this month. Once displayed at the famous Teapot Island museum and café, the collection could fetch £80,000 at auction.
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A collection of 21 walking sticks and gadget canes stunned at Hansons’ Oxford saleroom, selling for £3,270 against a £950 guide. Highlights ranged from sword and telescope canes to ingenious designs dubbed by Jasper Marsh as “the Swiss Army knife of the 19th century.”
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