Medieval brooch is much loved by bidders at Hansons auction

Seven phone bidders competed for this 15th century gold heart-shaped brooch, a medieval gift of love from the time of the Wars of the Roses, at Hansons in Derbyshire.

Estimated at £6000-8000 at the auction on August 23, it sold at £20,800 (plus buyer’s premium) to …

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