Churchill v Monty – letters reveal spat between legendary British leaders
Political spats dominate the headlines today and a Winston Churchill letter just unearthed show it’s nothing new. In the letter, the legendary British wartime…
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Why a giraffe, elephant and diamonds soared to success at Bishton Hall Auction
I’m sure you’ve all seen quite enough of me on telly but there’s more to come. BBC’s Bargain Hunt are filming their Christmas special…
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The strangest antiques find ever? Hundreds of glass eyes found in Lichfield
Hundreds of glass eyes unearthed in Lichfield are expected to spark interest among eagle-eyed bidders at auction next week. Nearly 300 late 19th and…
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Marquis de Sade books that should have been destroyed 200 years ago found by Hansons
Controversial and rare books of erotic literature which should not exist, written by a man whose extreme sexual behaviour created the word sadism, are…
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Silver stars! Simon and Charles team up to put Lichfield’s heritage on map for charity
Sensational silver and two well-known faces are joining forces in Lichfield to help charity – and they want you to help them make memories…
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Forgotten, century-old Rolls-Royce archive found in Derby loft sparks major interest
Many of us find it hard to move with the times but life was no different more than a century ago with the emergence…
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Hoodwinked robins prepare to fly at auction
As the Hoodwinked robins prepare for their final flight, collectors are queuing up to bid for their favourite sculptures as the online auction goes…
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Top of the clocks! Why this masterpiece could fetch £150,000
I’m not renowned for my timekeeping but I certainly know of a man who is – Thomas Tompion, writes Charles Hanson. Thomas was born…
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Buy a slice of English country house life – entire contents of Staffordshire mansion to be sold
Country house magnificence could be yours thanks to the sale of the entire contents of an 18th century mansion in Staffordshire. More than 300…
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Why this gold cigarette case’s Titanic story could make giant waves at auction and fetch £60,000
An elegant gold Asprey cigarette case given as a gift to a man who helped a high society couple after they fled the sinking…
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Saved from the tip thanks to optician! Gold Art Deco evening bag with royal cruise ship connection found
Two sisters from a family who ‘never had anything’ are destined to gain a golden windfall after asking an optician to check a bag…
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Lost book masterpiece – found by chance in cupboard – could fetch £50,000
A rare first edition of a ‘masterpiece’ book published in 1776 – found by chance in a Midlands cupboard – is expected to fetch…
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‘Mindboggling’ collection of more than 3,000 Shrewsbury Town FC programmes could make £10,000
More than 3,000 Shrewsbury Town football programmes – including hugely rare examples – are expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction. The ‘mindboggling’…
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7 great buys from Bishton Hall Country House Sale – chosen by the experts
If you’d love to bring some English country house grandeur into your life, make your dream a reality this autumn. On Saturday, October 13…
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Forgotten puzzle purse opened for the first time in centuries provides lesson in love
An ‘ultimate declaration of love’ – created in the form of a puzzle purse – has been opened for the first time in more…
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Artistic beauty of ancient times revealed by Hansons’ antiquities expert James Brenchley
Beauty comes in many intriguing forms, from the pillars of the great Pantheon temple in Athens to the Amazon Rainforest which shows natural beauty…
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Woman travels from BELGIUM for teapot valuation – and the news was good!
Staff at a London auction house were stunned when a client confessed she’d travelled more than 200 miles and crossed the English Channel to…
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Trio of TV antiques experts can value treasures for FREE in London
Three well-known faces from TV antiques shows are heading to London to offer free valuations – and could reveal if you’re sitting on a…
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Why this special bottle of Private Eye whisky could be worth £3,000
A magnificent bottle of whisky has caught everyone’s eye in Hansons saleroom – and not just because we like a tot of the strong…
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10 hot lots loved by buyers at Hansons London September auction
Oriental treasures proved irresistible at Hansons London September auction which saw a Chinese dish sell for £100,000 and a brooch featuring a jade bat…
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Chipped Chinese dish – bought for around £3 – sells for six-figure sum
An ancient chipped Chinese dish – originally bought for around £3 – sparked an international phoneline bidding war at auction to sell for tens…
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