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Art Works in Different Mediums
Art work in different mediums has always been popular and the lots in our first London auction were no exception. The first lot of the…
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Silver is still very much at home!
Silver is still proving to be a popular item for bidders, if these results are anything to go by from our London auction on 10th February. Lot 220 A Fine quality Martin Hall & Co silver claret jug, London, 1876/7. Finely cast…
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London’s Top Selling Lots
There were some fantastic and some very unexpected top selling lots at our London Auction oin 10th February.The biggest surprise of all was the…
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Islamic Art is the new Souk pleaser
Islamic art appears to be a real crowd pleaser and the bidders’ favourite. The lots in the February Fine Art & Antiques auction held…
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Shocking ‘sex manual’ from 1720 – banned until the 1960s – is unearthed by Hansons
A ‘secrets of sex manual’ dating back to 1720, that was banned until the 1960s due to its shocking content, has been unearthed. Political correctness…
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‘Remarkable’ wax doll given as Christening gift in 1866 set to melt hearts at auction
A rare wax doll given as a Christening gift in 1866 is expected to spark worldwide interest at auction. The doll – made 100 years…
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Private Collection of Moorcroft selling at Hansons London
Hansons London is excited to be selling a collection of Moorcroft ceramics in their debut auction being held on 10th February, at the Normansfield Theatre…
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From Dubai to Derby – ‘Extraordinary’ collection of art from Middle Eastern property for sale
Madonna’s autographed satin glove and Beatle John Lennon’s shirt are among an eclectic mixture of hundreds of antiques and collectables which have arrived in Derbyshire…
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Four of the Star Lots at our London Auction – 10th February
With our inaugural London auction fast approaching, this Saturday! We thought we would share a few of the Star Lots which will all be in…
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Full of “Eastern Promise” Lots at our London Auction – 10th February
We have a large and varied selection of Asian art lots in our debut Hansons London Auction, on 10th February 2018 from 12noon. The items…
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Charles Hanson set to take to the rostrum at his first London auction
Hansons London hosts its first auction in February and leading the event will be TV celebrity Charles Hanson. The well-known auctioneer – an entertainer and…
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How auction finds at Hansons have helped this man forge a successful eBay business
A man who discovered he could make serious money on eBay – by accident – is proving one man’s junk really is treasure. Ant Stephen,…
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How the Victorians loved … ancient Valentine’s cards found in shoebox give modern Briton a lesson in the gentle art of romance
Victorian Valentine’s cards that are more than 120 years old have been unearthed in a shoebox – and offer modern Briton a lesson in romance…
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This 200-year-old court wig had a VERY distinguished owner
A rare early 19th century court wig which belonged to a former army general who fought under Wellington has been discovered. Despite its…
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Don’t miss FREE jewellery and watch valuations with TV’s Kate Bliss
A regular and very welcome face at Hansons is TV jewellery expert Kate Bliss – and she will be with us again soon, writes Charles…
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Great to be here! Hansons Auctioneers celebrates its expansion to London
Pictures Caption: Sue Haswell, Chris Kirkham and Charles Hanson at the launch of Hansons London & The Normansfield Theatre, Teddington Visitors flocked to…
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How the ‘magic’ of these Steiff animal skittles helped a little girl beat scarlet fever – and why they’re worth thousands of pounds
Picture Caption: This rare Steiff animal skittles set was taken along to Hansons’ free valuation day at Fairways garden Centre, near Ashbourne With cases of…
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Centuries-old pitcher with royal pedigree found on top of wardrobe
Picture Caption: This pitcher dates back to circa 1750 An 18th century pitcher rescued from the top of a Lichfield wardrobe and used to hold…
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Hansons London: Q&A with Charles Hanson & the Antiques Trade Gazette
This interview with Charles Hanson was first published on the Antiques Trade Gazette website in December 2017, reproduced here by kind permission of Auction…
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Why ‘Grotesque’ Wally Birds are loved the world over
A triple Wally Bird and other Martinware coming up for auction on October 24. Hansons is getting noticed – all over the world and,…
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The Jimi Hendrix story that made headlines across the world
Picture Caption: Anthea Connell and the note penned by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. Rock guitar legend Jimi Hendrix sparked a rollercoaster ride for a Nottingham…
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