Football v Handbags! Turn on the WAG style at charity auction TONIGHT – July 3
We all know England are playing Colombia tonight but if football doesn’t float your boat there is a way to escape World Cup domination.
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Auctioneer in tears as suffragette collection sells for THOUSANDS
An auctioneer who sold a vibrant mix of political memorabilia from three suffragette sisters for thousands of pounds on July 2 broke down in…
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‘Spectacular’ ancient rings – including Greek, Roman and Viking – sell for THOUSANDS
Rare ancient rings dating back centuries sold for more than £30,000 at a special Antiquity Rings Auction. The total hammer price for the rings…
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Sitting on a sparkling windfall? Don’t miss chance to have treasures valued for FREE by TV’s Kate Bliss in Hampton Court Village
If you’ve ever wondered if that antique ring or necklace, piece of silver or designer watch could be of value, now’s the time to…
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Hunt on for fabulous literary – and antiques – finds in Lichfield! Special valuation day on July 20
A dedicated young valuer who’s made worldwide headlines for antiquarian book discoveries and a fine art paintings expert are heading to Lichfield to uncover…
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Hansons’ Decorative Arts Auction pops up with a toast rack delight
Here, John Keightley, Head of Decorative Arts at Hansons Auctioneers, shares the highlights in Hansons Auctioneers’ Decorative Arts Auction which took place on 19th…
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Two hot dates! FREE valuations with Kate Bliss at Hansons and the Designer Handbag Auction
Many people have silver tucked away in cabinets at home, kept for special occasions but rarely used, writes Charles Hanson. For that reason, we…
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Wallis Simpson’s ‘impeccable taste’ revealed by Art Deco clock up for auction – and the butler she gave it to
In a ravishingly summery shade of yellow, this elegant Art Deco travel clock looks extra special, and it is. It has royal pedigree and…
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Train cheer! Original 1910/20 railway posters – saved from destruction in nick of time – up for auction
The discovery of century-old Midland Railway posters, rescued from a Midlands station roof just before the building was demolished in the 1960s, has…
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Be first to see the treasures in our Summer Fine Art Auction at our June viewing days starting SUNDAY
If you love history, beautiful objects, fascinating antiques and all things quirky and original then our Summer Jewellery, Fine Art, Gentleman’s Library, Luxury Handbags…
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Suffragette sisters’ political archive found in forgotten shoe box hidden under stairs for decades
A vibrant mix of political memorabilia from three suffragette sisters who battled for women’s rights more than a century ago has been discovered tucked…
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Crumbs! Can you guess how much this toast rack sold for at auction?
A simple toast rack snapped up by Leicestershire newlyweds more than 80 years ago -just because they liked it – has sold for 10…
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Discovery of around 50 ancient rings – Greek, Roman and more – stuns antiquities expert
A huge collection of more than 50 ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Viking and medieval rings have been unearthed. The rings, described by…
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Blooming marvellous! Find out what the incredibly rare Fabergé flowers made at auction
Two rare Fabergé flowers said to showcase ‘the very best of Fabergé genius’ sparked a strong bidding battle at auction on Monday (June…
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Fabergé flowers and dazzling jewellery shine bright at Hansons London’s June auction
Two rare Fabergé flowers – found at a free valuation day – blossomed to sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction.
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Could your antique porcelain be worth thousands? Top UK expert Gill Finney can value your pottery for FREE
I love fine English antique porcelain and pottery. This is the department I began work in at Christie’s in London back in 1999, writes…
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Auction shock! That look when the tiny silver mouse you’ve had for 50 years sells for 7 times its estimate
A century-old silver mouse pin cushion, which had been tucked away in a display cabinet for 40 years, stunned its owner when it smashed…
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Blooming marvellous! Fabergé flowers smash estimates to sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds
Two rare Fabergé flowers said to showcase ‘the very best of Fabergé genius’ sparked a strong bidding battle at auction on Monday June 11.
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Could a windfall be hiding in your wardrobe? Let vintage clothing expert Notty Hornblower be the judge in Stoke and Sheffield
Notty Hornblower, an eminent UK expert on vintage clothing and textiles, is coming to Stoke and Sheffield to do free valuations – and she…
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The only way is Essex for Charles Hanson at free valuation event
One of TV’s most popular antiques experts is heading to Prested Hall in Essex to do free valuations – and he’d love to help…
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Russian treasures and a pipe-smoking dog found at Maidenhead
A stunning Russian locket was among a host of treasures unearthed at a free antiques and jewellery valuation day at Maidenhead. Expert Adam Schoon,…
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