Charles Hanson

On August 12th, Speaker secretary Tony Thompson organised a real treat for us: a visit from BBC TV celebrity, Charles Hanson, to value some of our antiques (collectible objects, not Rotarians...).
Charles Hanson, of Hanson's Auctioneers, star of Bargain Hunt on BBC speaks to the club pm August 10th, assisted by Carol Jones
Charles Hanson, of Hanson’s Auctioneers, star of Bargain Hunt on BBC speaks to the club on August 10th, assisted by Carol Jones.
 Charles tells some amazing tales of exceptional antiques that sold for incredible prices
Charles tells some amazing tales of exceptional antiques that sold for incredible prices
xxx and John Boothroyd listen with interest as Charles values their silver tankard.
Alison and John Boothroyd listen with interest as Charles values their silver tankard.
 Charles identifies it as being made in 1764, reworked in the 1880s and worth £300-£00.
Charles identifies it as being made in 1764, reworked in the 1880s and worth £300-£00.
Sue Tall's solitary tea cup without saucer is identified as Meissen porcelain c. 1879 worth around £35.
Sue Tall's solitary tea cup without saucer is identified as Meissen porcelain c. 1879 worth around £35.
 Carol Jones shows Sue Tall's silver tea caddy spoon made in 1805 (which Charles misreads the marks as being 1808) valued at £80-£120.
Carol Jones shows Sue Tall's silver tea caddy spoon made in 1805 (which Charles misreads the marks as being 1808) valued at £80-£120.
Janet Holden (right) watches with Maurice Holden and Pam Roberts as Charles values her 1885 butter dish as worth £50-£70.
Janet Holden (right) watches with Maurice Holden and Pam Roberts as Charles values her 1885 butter dish as worth £50-£70.
 Charles values an inkstand made in 1903 t £200-£300, but suggests it would be worth more without the personal inscription.
Charles values an inkstand made in 1903 at £200-£300, but suggests it would be worth more without the personal inscription.
Tony Thompson, the owner, looks on, believing the inkstand to be undervalued.
Tony Thompson, the owner, looks on, believing the inkstand to be undervalued.
 The inkstand is shown around by Carol.
The inkstand is shown around by Carol.
A staffordshire cup and saucer c.1910-1920 valued at 320.
A staffordshire cup and saucer c.1910-1920 valued at 320.
 Art deco vase, one of a pair owned by Jerry Duckett, valued at £120.
Art deco vase, one of a pair owned by Jerry Duckett, valued at £120.
A piece of Lladro bought new in 1970 for £50 by Kay Prentice, now valued at £70-£100 and possibly up to £140 because of its rare shape.
A piece of Lladro bought new in 1970 for £50 by Kay Prentice, now valued at £70-£100 and possibly up to £140 because of its rare shape.
 David Bracegirdle gives a vote of thanks.
David Bracegirdle gives a vote of thanks.
Roy Shearing and others view the antiques and collectibles brought for evaluation.
Roy Shearing and others view the antiques and collectibles brought for evaluation.
 Graham Tall and his Afghan rifle.
Graham Tall and his Afghan rifle.