The Latest Breaking News from Charles Hanson

Why is this tiny jade dog worth up to £10,000? Bought for just £1 at a car boot sale, 600-year-old treasure set for auction

An unassuming jade dog carving, acquired for a mere pound at a car boot sale, may now be valued at an astonishing ten thousand pounds. Measuring 8.5cm, this exquisite piece is believed to trace back to the early Ming dynasty. Experts have confirmed its age and its unique black-and-green hues.…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

A man buys Chinese jade dog for £1 at UK car boot sale, finds it in a box, later discovers 600-year-old Ming dynasty treasure that could fetch £10,000 at auction

A man, who bought a Chinese jade dog for just £1 at a UK car boot sale, has discovered an extraordinary treasure. Found in a box, the 600-year-old Ming dynasty carving is now heading to auction, where the rare black-and-green jade dog, the 8.5cm-long carved animal, is expected to fetch…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Rare Chinese jade dog bought for just £1 at car boot sale could sell for thousands

Auctioneer Charles Hanson said the dog has a ‘magical history’

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Rare royal mourning ring worth thousands found in charity shop

The ring dates back to the early 19th century when it was commissioned by George IV to commemorate his sister after her death.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Bargain Hunt auctioneer confirms return to television after winning court case

Auctioneer was accused of coercive behaviour and assault by his wife

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Hammer-wielding burglar steals £21k of valuables from Bargain Hunt star’s auction house

A hammer-wielding burglar was caught on CCTV stealing £21,000 of valuables from a Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson’s auction house.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Bargain Hunt auctioneer cleared of coercive control and assault allegations

Charles Hanson had been accused of being violent towards wife, Rebecca Hanson, but is cleared of all charges

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

Charles Hanson cleared of domestic assault allegations after four-hour jury wait

The Bargain Hunt star said ‘the truth has finally come out’ after being unanimously cleared following four hours of jury deliberations.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson cleared of abusing wife

A jury unanimously acquitted the television auctioneer of controlling or coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Jury begins deliberations in Charles Hanson’s coercive control trial

Jurors retired after hearing three weeks of evidence and submissions, including a claim that the Bargain Hunt star put his wife Rebecca in a headlock.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025