Rare 18th Century Chinese wine ewer found

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A rare Chinese wine ewer which was rediscovered in a lockdown garage clear-out could sell for £100,000.

The centuries-old object, which resembles a teapot, is owned by a Derbyshire construction worker but may have belonged to an emperor, according to Hansons Auctioneers.

They estimate it should fetch between £20,000 and £40,000 but Chinese buyers may offer more.

The owner had been planning on sending it to a charity shop.

The 51-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, said the 15cm ewer was brought back by his grandfather who was stationed in Asia during World War Two.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-54088476

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Tiny 'teapot' found in Derbyshire garage sells for £390k

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-54273999