Posted on:
Derby artist’s ships set to sail into Hansons unleashing tidal wave of talent
Art in all its forms comes through our doors at Hansons and inevitably I discover paintings I love. Take these wonderful seascapes of sailing ships.
Read MoreNews
Posted on:
The gift that sparked a winter windfall – vintage car found in box of toys steers its way to success for charity
A vintage car found in a box of toys donated to a charity shop smashed its estimate to smithereens at auction to net St Giles…
Read More
Posted on:
Derbyshire car boot sale pot – used for toothbrushes – turns out to be 4,000-year-old ancient antiquity
A piece of pottery snapped up for a song at a Midlands car boot sale has turned out to be a genuine…
Read More
Posted on:
Back at Bishton! Diamond ‘of your dreams’ among treasures to buy at Christmas Fine Art Auction
A dazzling Art Deco diamond ring ‘to die for’ is among hundreds of antique treasures visitors can browse and buy amid the atmospheric splendour of…
Read More
Posted on:
Saved for posterity! Museum and car enthusiast pay thousands to own piece of British motoring history
Two model cars that play an important part in Britain’s motoring heritage have been bought for thousands of pounds at auction. A unique model of…
Read More
Posted on:
Ancient ring found by metal detectorist sells for THOUSANDS
An ancient gold ring buried in Oxfordshire for hundreds of years and hailed ‘the find of a lifetime’ by a metal detectorist has sold for…
Read More
Posted on:
Mysterious bell thought to be 1,500 years old was used as an ornament by gran
An ancient bell dug up on Gloucestershire farmland in the 1920s and used as an ornament ‘on gran’s dresser’ could sell for thousands of pounds…
Read More
Posted on:
4 fascinating historical lots in our Antiquities Auction
Here James Brenchley, head of Hansons’ Antiquities Department, picks out four star items coming up for sale in our November 26 Antiquities…
Read More
Posted on:
Mickey Mouse 90th birthday surprise! Disney toy from 1930s found in Midlands loft
Antiques experts were stunned to discover a vintage Mickey Mouse toy that is nearly as old as the Disney character himself. Mickey Mouse made his…
Read More
Posted on:
Black Friday turns Sky Blue! Why Man City fans have to tune into this auction
Manchester City stars – past and present – dominate a collection of 40 football shirts issued to famous players which are coming up for sale…
Read More
Posted on:
Football crazy? Rare chance to own shirts issued to stars like Messi and Tevez
Playing football with the skill of Lionel Messi – one of the greatest stars of all time – may be a distant dream but you…
Read More
Posted on:
Back to Bishton! Fine Art auction returns to Staffordshire mansion at Christmas
Atmospheric Staffordshire mansion Bishton Hall will host Hansons Auctioneers’ Christmas Fine Art Auction thanks to the success of a previous sale at the venue. The…
Read More
Posted on:
We’re dreaming of an Art Deco Christmas – and you can too!
We’re dreaming of a dazzling Art Deco Christmas at Hansons thanks to a stunning array of jewellery discoveries from the period which demonstrate all that’s…
Read More
Posted on:
Best charity shop find ever? F1 legend Ralf Schumacher’s racing suit up for auction
Motorsport fans can bid for Formula One legend Ralf Schumacher’s racing suit thanks to a shock charity shop donation from a mystery donor. The red…
Read More
Posted on:
Century-old message to British troops ordering a ceasefire on November 11, 1918 discovered
A rare and timely reminder of the importance of honouring all those who gave their lives in war on November 11 has been unearthed. An…
Read More
Posted on:
Look out! Santa will be at Hansons soon – complete with festive crackers
It’s never too early to dress up as Santa, is it? I hope not because I’ll be sporting a Santa suit courtesy of our fabulous…
Read More
Posted on:
One of first and LAST Corbett family Sooty puppets up for auction
Sooty fans have the chance to buy the ultimate toy memorabilia – vintage hand puppets that mark the early years and the end of a…
Read More
Posted on:
Your next car? Own a unique piece of Morris Minor and Mini motoring history
A unique model of the Mosquito – the forerunner of famous British car the Morris Minor – is being sold by a man whose father…
Read More
Posted on:
Fabulous furniture highlights from the Bishton Hall Country House & Fine Art Auction
Here, Hansons’ furniture valuer Edward Rycroft highlights star lots in Hansons’ Bishton Hall Country House Sale & Fine Art Auction in October. A fantastic collection…
Read More
Posted on:
London’s hidden secrets revealed: Guide to capital’s brothels and ‘beautiful women’ in 1841 unearthed
A startling insight into London’s secret brothels, prostitutes and ‘the most beautiful women’ in the metropolis has come to light following the discovery of…
Read More
Posted on:
Ancient ring hailed ‘find of a lifetime’ by metal detectorist
An ancient gold ring buried in Oxfordshire for hundreds of years has been hailed ‘the find of a lifetime’ by the metal detectorist who unearthed…
Read More