this watch could sell for tens of thousands… but its story is priceless.In my hand is an 18ct gold pocket watch, presented to John Richardson… an engineer aboard the RMS Carpathia, the ship that raced through the night to rescue over 700 survivors from the Titanic.When the call came… “we’ve struck ice, come at once” … it wasn’t just the captain who answered… it was men like Richardson, deep below deck, working in relentless heat to push the ship to its limits.Without them… there is no rescue.Eng

it’s auction day today in #Penshurst! an exciting auction ahead.. view the catalogue & watch me in action from 10am here 🔗 https://t.co/l3siRtrlFAHave a great day all, whatever you’re up to!- CH X@HansonsKent #auction #titanic #kent #fblifestyle

…you don’t expect a little yellow bear to steal the show… but this one certainly did 🐻✨Straight from Harry Corbett’s own personal collection, these original Sooty, Sweep and Soo puppets are part of a remarkable archive … & what a moment it was to bring them under the hammer.From a seaside souvenir on Blackpool Pier… to over £11,000… not bad going for a little yellow bear and friends!I must say… the bidding was as lively as Sweep himself 😄They’re not just puppets… they’re a piece of television

✨Today marked the fourth and final day of our Derby November Antiques & Collectors Auction. Watch as Lot 3052, a late 19th-century Indian Empire inlaid sewing box with fine bone detailing, goes under the hammer. Estimated at £60–£80, it soared to an impressive £320 hammer price. Explore the full auction results: 👉 https://hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/auctions/catalog/id/746 Considering selling antiques or collectables? We’d be delighted to help. Enjoy our complimentary valuation service

✨ Calling all lovers of Eastern art Take a look at these two stunning 20th-century oil paintings heading into our Derby January Four-Day Antiques & Collectors Auction. Featuring elegant Eastern ladies - one holding a fan, the other a musical instrument - both large oils on canvas and each estimated at £100–£150. The catalogue will be going live very soon 👀 Keep an eye out for it here: 🔗 https://hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/auction/derby-november-four-day-antiques-collectors-auction-including-silve

🎯 Another highlight from yesterday’s Hansons Model & Toy Auction Lot 148 - a collection of 33 Victorian marbles - achieved a strong result, hammering down at £3,000! Do you have an antique marble collection at home, or other antiques and collectables you’re curious about? Discover their true value by contacting our expert team at service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk #AuctionHighlights #ModelAndToyAuction #Antiques #Collectables #HansonsAuctioneers #AuctionResults | Hansons Auctioneers Derbyshire