Good times for Thomas Tompion clock at Hansons
A 300-year-old timepiece made by the ‘Father of English clockmaking’, Thomas Tompion, has sold for thousands of pounds at a
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‘Shocking’ Marquis de Sade books to stir interest
Marquis de Sade books Rare examples of infamous erotic literature by the Marquis de Sade described as ‘shocking’ and ‘controversial’
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Art deco gold evening bag could sparkle in Derbyshire
Two Welsh sisters look set for a windfall of thousands after discovering an art deco gold evening bag that was
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Chipped antique Chinese dish serves up thousands in sale
An antique Chinese dish, bought for just £3 in the mid-1950s, has sold for £100,000 in a London sale, despite
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Hopes Chinese dish could serve up £100K
A centuries-old Chinese dish found on a sideboard could fetch over its pre-sale estimate of £100,000 when it comes up
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Derby County memorabilia shows how football has changed
A rare collection of Derby County memorabilia, including a rare book, provides glimpses into the early years of the newly
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Goff London watercolours capture bidders interest
A trio of atmospheric watercolour paintings of London scenes from more than a century ago captured the interest of buyers
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Hero officer’s antique gold ring in Derbyshire sale
An antique gold ring worn by a distinguished British Army officer who was awarded the Victoria Cross after taking on
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Christopher Dresser toast rack slices through estimate
A classic Christopher Dresser toast rack, designed in the later 19th century has sold for ten times it estimate at a Derbyshire auction
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Fabergé flowers bloom in saleroom
Two rare Fabergé flowers have been bought by an anonymous phone buyer for a combined price of £340,000 at Hansons
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