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Ancient copy of ‘most famous banned book in the country’ unearthed
A copy of one of the most prosecuted and banned books in history – regarded as the first English pornographic prose – has been unearthed.
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Silver unearthed in Lichfield set to grace important book – and sells for thousands
A highly collectable silver cigarette case discovered in Lichfield is destined to be featured in a new book after soaring to success at auction. The…
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Timely warning! Vintage watches can be worth a fortune
If a spring clean beckons and an old watch is discovered in a dusty drawer, never dismiss it because it might just be worth a…
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French pottery perfection – couple’s vast Quimper collection set to go to auction
If French Faience pottery takes your fancy, Steve Toogood and wife Lynn are offering fans the chance to buy pieces collected over the course…
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5 great buys at Bishton Country House Furniture Auction
Beat the January blues this weekend and join us at Bishton Hall in Staffordshire for our Country House Furniture Auction on Saturday, January 26. The…
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Treasure trove! Be first to see hundreds of items in Country House Furniture Auction at Bishton Hall
A fascinating array of hundreds of items of furniture – both antique and vintage – are set to go under the hammer at a special…
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Shirt worn by Rams legend Kevin Hector in final game for Derby County expected to soar at auction
A football shirt worn by Derby County legend Kevin Hector in his last game for the Rams is expected to make more than…
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Watch from 1970s ‘dad worn down the garden’ sells for tens of thousands of pounds
A watch bought by a Nottinghamshire man for a few hundred pounds in the early 1970s sparked an international auction room bidding battle eventually selling…
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Why a little-known football team are auction champions – and a shirt belonging to Rams legend Kevin Hector could be yours
Derby is a footballing city, and don’t we know it. Our sporting auctions soared to glory last year and are set to climb even…
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Ultimate 1967 festive toy! Would you love to find this under your tree?
My eyes lit up when I saw it – a 007 James Bond Scalextric set from 1967 still in mint condition with box and instructions,…
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2019 valuations with Jewellery & Silver Specialist Kate Bliss
2019 FREE VALUATIONS WITH JEWELLERY & SILVER SPECIALIST KATE BLISS GLOUCESTERSHIRE : The Kings Head, 19 Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL50 4SL…
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The ultimate Christmas gift? 7 Christmas Fine Art Auction Treasures revealed
It’s almost Christmas, it’s frantic, the pressure’s on, but if you’re still searching for the ultimate gift to impress the love of your life…
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The amazing objects in your home that could fly in our 20th Century Design Auction
What’s hot and what’s not is the auction world is forever changing but one thing’s for certain as we surge towards 2019 – decorative arts…
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Monk doll for Christmas? Monk, vicar and bride among box of antique dolls found in skip
Never mind Barbie or Ken, children played with monks centuries ago – or even the vicar – as a hoard of antique dolls rescued from…
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True festive spirit! Owner of treasured 1930s Christmas tree donates auction proceeds to homeless
A man who decided to auction off his parents’ treasured family Christmas tree – bought from Woolworths in the 1930s – is giving all proceeds…
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Lichfield sparkles at Christmas with a little help from Charles Hanson
ichfield Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival is all the brighter thanks to a tree decorated and sponsored by Hansons Auctioneers. The firm, led by Charles…
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French pottery to delight and every gadget man’s dream – why our December A&C Auction is so special
Looking for the unusual, quirky or collectable Christmas gift of your dreams? Then just call me Santa because I can help, writes Charles Hanson.
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Vintage Christmas for sale to aid homeless charity thanks to man who’s kept his parents’ tree for life
A man who’s treasured the humble family Christmas tree that’s been part of his life since he was born is finally parting company with the…
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Mysterious centuries-old car boot sale find up for auction at Hansons London on December 15
A car boot sale bargain that’s believed to be centuries old and Islamic in origin is coming up for auction in London on December 15…
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Staffordshire find seals year of success for Jim Spencer – a man making waves in antiquarian books world
There is no-one more passionate about books than Jim Spencer – a man who has put Staffordshire on the map when it comes…
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Ancient history sells for thousands at Hansons’ Antiquities Auction
Here James Brenchley, head of Ancient Art, Antiquities & Classical Coins at Hansons Auctioneers, reflects on the success of November’s Antiquities Auction. Years of breathtaking…
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