PALIN MITENK BLOG

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

£250,000: This tiny cup and saucer alone are expected to fetch a quarter of a million pounds


A family has made an incredible discovery at the back of their display cabinet after uncovering crockery worth an estimated £1million.

The specialist who went to look at the intricately designed collection of pottery said the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end when he realised what the family had uncovered.

One cup and saucer, carved with recumbent stags and made from the purest white jade could fetch £250,000 on its own.

It is believed they were made for The 18th century Chinese emperor Qianlong and kept at the Summer Palace in Peking. They were acquired by Captain James Gunter after the palace was looted in 1860.


£100,000: A watch believed to be given to Chinese emperor Qianlong by British King George III


The markets are currently so strong that objects from the East are being aggressively bid for by the newly rich elite in the Communist regime wanting to buy back their heritage.

Guy Schwinge, from Duke's of Dorchester, was called in by the current owners of the pottery to value the items.


£150,000: Yellow jade is particularly sought after and this pendant is expected to fetch the second largest sum in the collection


Mr Schwinge said: 'When I arrived at the house and was shown into the sitting room, I was not sure what I was going to see.

'We discussed the market for Chinese works of art over a cup of coffee and the results we had achieved at our recent Melplash Court sale which included many Chinese art works.

'The family then began to pull the most stunning pieces of jade from the back of a display cabinet in the corner of the room.



£100,000: Intricately decorated, this vase is one of two that the family has put up for sale

source: dailymail