Find out if you have cash in your attic at free valuation
IF you’ve ever wondered if your antiques, jewellery or collectibles could deliver a windfall you can find out for free in the town later this month.
A new monthly antique valuation and consignment events will launch at Ashbourne Town Hall on April 16.
Anyone curious to know the value of their treasures can drop by between 11am and 1pm on the day, with no appointment now needed.
On hand to guide them will be one of Derbyshire’s best known faces from the world of antiques, Charles Hanson, owner of Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers.
His expertise will be bolstered by support from fashion and textiles consultant Notty Hornblower, owner of Hope House Costume Museum in Alstonefield.
Charles said: “Notty and I can’t wait to come to Ashbourne to uncover wonderful finds and historical gems. Between us we have decades of knowledge and we love to share it.
“Many people have items at home which are both important and valuable. It’s wonderful to tell someone they own something special, and if they decide to consign with us they’ll have the excitement of an auction to look forward to.
“So take a look in the attic, check under the bed and delve into your wardrobe for forgotten treasures.
“I can assess all types of general antiques including pottery, coins, artwork, silver, jewellery and Chinese ceramics while Notty will cast her eye over vintage fashions and textiles. Auction sales are buoyant with people all over the world keen to buy.” Hansons offers a broad range of general and specialist sales covering everything from fine jewellery, watches, silver and coins to paintings, toys, militaria, music, sport and royal memorabilia. Finds which recently excelled at auction included a 19th century Staffordshire pearlware Toby jug which made £500 and a circa 1790 Staffordshire pearlware harvestinspired ale jug, £170.
Spring sales also saw a Derby find, a Ming-style 19th/20th century Chinese huanghuali altar table, achieve £5,400, a gold charm bracelet hammer £900 and an 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch tick up to £750.
Free valuations will be available at Ashbourne Town Hall, 22 Market Place, Ashbourne DE6 1ES on April 16 and May 14, 11am-1pm.
For further dates that are available you can visit www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.
Alternatively, email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or telephone 01283 733988.