Cash In The Spare Room – 18th Century Chinese Vase Discovered
I’ve just been drawn to this article in the Daily Mail published on the 28th January 2010:
It would appear – according to the newspaper report – that this couple were given this large and imposing vase as a present around 50 years ago and it was currently being used as an umbrella stand in the spare bedroom.
Spotted during a routine valuation it is said to have a crack and a few spots of emulsion paint on it. However, considering its age – believed to be from around 1740 it hasn’t fared too badly!
After some research it is said to be called a Chinese lantern vase with mainly under-glaze blue decoration.
This vase has now been catalogued by the auction house, Duke’s Auctioneers, for sale on the 11th February 2010. It will be interesting to see what it realises.