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A Hertfordshire couple used an inherited Chinese brush pot as a doorstop for 40 years; experts identified the late 18th- or early 19th-century carving, which sold for a £150,000 hammer price

A valuable 18th-century Chinese brush pot, originally used as a doorstop in a Hertfordshire cottage for four decades, sells for £150,000 at auction after being recognized for its artistic and cultural significance. Discover the story of hidden heritage and expert appraisal in the world of antiques.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

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