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29/05/2026    

A Symbol of Power: Margaret Thatcher’s Handbags and their Enduring Legacy

An iconic evening clutch once owned by Baroness Thatcher is set to headline a forthcoming Halls' auction, continuing collectors’ fascination with one of Britain’s most recognisable political figures.

 
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22/05/2026    

Antiques experts to value items at Lingen Davies wine and cheese fundraiser

Halls' Specialists Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley and Alexander Clement will be providing valuations for jewellery, watches, silver and small, portable items at a charity cheese and wine event being organised by Lingen Davies Cancer Support next month.

22/05/2026    

The Breitling Lancaster

In 2001, Breitling introduced a special limited edition pair of watches to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first flights of two iconic WWII RAF aircraft: The Avro Lancaster and the Mosquito.

19/05/2026    

Harpsichord Owned by Brother Cadfael Author to be Auctioned Next Month

A harpsichord which belonged to the late novelist, whose books were adapted for the popular British mystery television series Cadfael in the 1990s, will be going up for auction at Halls in June.

08/05/2026    

BASC original artworks sell for £14,000 at sporting and wildlife auction

A collection of original paintings commissioned by British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) sold for nearly £14,000 at a sporting and wildlife auction in Shropshire this week (Wednesday)

20/04/2026    

Shropshire Artist’s Paintings to be Sold in Timed Auction for Charity

A collection of 54 paintings by Shropshire artist Catherine Downes is to be sold for two charities by Shrewsbury-based Halls | The Auction House in a timed auction which begins tomorrow.

17/04/2026    

Antiques Valuation Event will Support Mid Wales Church & Community Centre

A charity antiques valuation day to raise vital needed funds for the restoration of Christ Church, Bwlch-y-Cibau, near Llanfyllin and the upkeep of the village community centre will be held this summer.

17/04/2026    

Antiques Experts Seeking Treasures at Charity Antiques Event in Kington

People living in the market town of Kington and the surrounding Herefordshire, Powys and South Shropshire borderlands are being urged to check their attics, storerooms and cupboards for hidden treasures that might be worth a small fortune.

23/03/2026    

Art Deco collection from landmark Shrewsbury house sells for £15,000

A collection of sculpture, posters, paintings, ceramics, lighting and collectibles used to decorate Shrewsbury’s famous 1930s Art Deco house sold for more than £15,000 last Wednesday.

23/03/2026    

£240,000 Auction Success as Buyers Invest in Silver, Jewellery & Watches

A bumper £240,000 auction at Halls this week saw buyers turn to silver, jewellery and watches as a safe investment amidst global uncertainty.

 

19/03/2026    

Porcelain collections made in Shropshire sell for more than £20,000

Collections of Caughley and Coalport porcelain sold for a combined total exceeding £20,000 at a successful auction in Shropshire, the county where the pieces were made.

 

02/03/2026    

Timeless Glamour: A Single-Owner Art Deco Collection

Halls are delighted to announce the consignment of an exceptional single-owner collection of Art Deco, set to headline our forthcoming Modern & Contemporary Art & Design Auction on Wednesday 18th March.