The Latest Breaking News from Hansons

1930s Patek Philippe watch found in Cornwall sells for £59,000

A vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch discovered during a house clearance in Camborne, Cornwall, has sold for £59,000 after attracting fierce competition from international collectors. The 1930s timepiece had remained among jewellery in a family home for decades before its value was properly assessed. Initially estimated at between £5,000 and £10,000…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers sell for ‘record’ £465,000

The archive of papers included a signed copy of Turing’s 1939 PhD dissertation Systems Of Logic Based On Ordinals.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Monogrammed Queen Victoria bloomers to be auctioned

A pair of slipper shoes and another undergarment – being sold by a family based in Somerset – are also up for grabs at the Hansons sale.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Napoleon’s Surrendered Warship Gangway Auctioned For $75,741

Historic timber from HMS Bellerophon, where Napoleon surrendered, to be sold at auction.

Zenger · Dec 4, 2023

Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final England shirt to be auctioned

The top was worn by Sir Bobby as he scored a brace in England’s 2-1 victory over Portugal at Wembley.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Pocket watch ‘used by naval officer at Battle of Trafalgar’ set for auction

The secrets of the 235-year-old silver watch were revealed when it was taken for valuation at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire saleroom.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Uncorrected Harry Potter proof found at primary school sold in ‘fairytale’ auction

Rare copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone featuring ‘JA Rowling’ typo sold to local museum in Oxfordshire

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

118-year-old teddy bear bought at car boot sale expected to sell for thousands

The bear, made in Germany in 1905, is said to be in ‘good condition for its age’.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Untouched Coronation Chocolates Found After 121 Years In Original Tin

Schoolgirl's treasured memento goes under the hammer, expected to fetch £100-£150.

Zenger · Jul 12, 2023

Coronation chocolates given to girl 121 years ago to go under the hammer

Nine-year-old Mary Ann Blackmore was given the treat at her school in Durham in 1902 to mark the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023