Special viewing to celebrate fabulous Fabergé flowers to be held at historical venue
The discovery of two hugely rare Fabergé flowers – described by Charles Hanson as his ‘most significant find ever’ – will be celebrated at…
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The ultimate dream find! Rare Fabergé flowers discovered wrapped in tea towel could sell for £500,000
Famous auctioneer and antiques expert Charles Hanson says the discovery of two rare Fabergé flowers is his ‘most significant find ever’. Charles,…
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Charles Hanson’s chance chat with taxi driver led to £100,000 painting discovery
I have had countless chats with taxi drivers on my travels around the country but one journey proved particularly memorable – and led to…
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Art nouveau treasure unearthed at FREE valuation day in Ashbourne
A ‘stunning’ Lalique plate is expected to soar to success at auction after being uncovered at a free valuation day in Ashbourne. The plate…
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Bramall Lane sign unearthed in Sheffield to be sold to help children with cancer
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United fans turned out in force to bring a ‘plethora of riches’ to a free sporting memorabilia and antiques…
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Meet Helen Smith, our hidden gem who’s helped to make a brooch for the Queen
Though I knew people love to hear about the great finds we make at Hansons, it’s the talented people behind the scenes who bring…
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Cash in the attic! Why this summery jug is worth a small fortune
A rare piece of Clarice Cliff pottery unearthed from a Sutton Coalfield attic is destined for summer auction glory. Experts from Hansons Auctioneers made…
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How royal weddings and spiders inspire the world of jewellery
Arachnophobes everywhere may be shocked to see this spider in our saleroom. But unlike the usually black and hairy variety this little number is…
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Harry Potter film set chairs sell for thousands at Hansons London auction which also saw Faberge, Meissen and Picasso owl take flight
Bidders from around the world battled to buy two chairs from the first ever Harry Potter film which sold for thousands at auction.
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Country house grandeur could be yours! Stunning contents of magnificent Derbyshire hall are coming up for auction
The contents of a magnificent 19th century Derbyshire hall are coming up for auction giving people the opportunity to inject some country house grandeur…
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Sensational silver at home? Sweep your silver out of the cupboard and bring it for free valuation at Hansons
Think of silver and you probably imagine a gleaming canteen of cutlery and silver candlesticks placed on a fine dining table on crisp, white…
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FREE valuation of Oriental treasures with Lars Tharp at Hansons London
If you’re lucky enough to own Asian treasures you can find out if they are worth a fortune courtesy of a man who has…
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6 amazing finds show why its vital to get treasures valued – and KATE BLISS can help
People are being urged to delve deep to uncover jewellery, watches or silver that might be valuable after a week of ‘amazing’ finds…
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Woman stunned to discover ‘junk’ charity shop ring bought for a fiver is worth THOUSANDS
A woman was dumbstruck to discover that a ring found among ‘odds and ends’ in a charity shop featured a diamond worth thousands of…
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Dulwich delight! FREE valuations on the way with Charles Hanson and Adam Schoon
If you’ve ever wondered if that ancient vase, pretty brooch, old painting or quirky object gathering dust is worth a fortune you can find…
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Scotland art treasures unveiled – Hansons honoured to handle paintings by ‘Scottish Impressionist’
A collection of highly valued paintings created by a renowned artist known as ‘The Scottish Impressionist’ are set to be sold. The chance to…
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American movie-star’s evening gown found at free Derbyshire valuation day
A glamorous sequinned evening gown worn by an American movie star has turned up at a free valuation day in Coal Aston. The halter…
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Junk box find near Lichfield sells for 11 times its original estimate at auction
A forgotten plaque found amid a box of junk at a property near Lichfield became the unexpected star of the show when it went…
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Toast rack bought for a snip by Leicestershire couple could be worth a fortune
A simple toast rack snapped up by Leicestershire newlyweds more than 80 years ago – just because they liked it – has turned out…
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Comedy coincidence at valuation day thanks to the late, great Laurel and Hardy
Lifelong Laurel and Hardy fan and manuscripts expert Jim Spencer couldn’t believe his eyes when two autographs from his comedy heroes came into a…
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New chance to own ‘incredible’ piece of Harry Potter cinema history
Two vintage red velvet chairs from the first ever Harry Potter film are coming up for auction after a similar…
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