Chinese Imperial Vase

“Oh, that old thing?” The big blue vase in the Englishman’s kitchen was an inheritance from his father, who paid a few hundred pounds for it in the 1980s. The vase’s owner didn’t realize what he had among his pots and pans. A visit from an antiques specialist revealed that the object is a rare […]

House-Sale Find Is 400-Year-Old Chinese Vase Worth Nearly $20,000

OK, collectors. Always remember this: It pays to have a good eye — and follow your gut instincts at house and garage sales. Earlier this year, the owner of Hansons Auctioneers was visiting a house sale in Mansfield, England, just before it started. His eyes were drawn to a blue and white vase filled with […]