antiques

  • World NewsEnglish antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture

    English antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture

    An English antique collector discovered a treasure trove after purchasing a deceased friend’s furniture for 7,000 pounds (309,000 baht). Initially, the antique collector, Alex Archbold, only wished to acquire the piano used by the late Bette Joan Rac, better known as Madame Rac, for her music lessons. However, upon entering the house, he stumbled upon a jackpot: a house filled…

  • China NewsCollector shocked to discover his favourite teapot is an antique spittoon worth over 2.5 million baht

    Collector shocked to discover his favourite teapot is an antique spittoon worth over 2.5 million baht

    The popular Chinese television show Antique Appraisal, produced by China Central Television (CCTV), is helping to increase awareness about intriguing antiques. Recently, the show saw a surprising event when a collector, Liu, appeared with what he believed was a valuable antique teapot. Liu, like many of his contemporaries, enjoyed drinking tea and playing chess in his leisure time, leading to a…

  • China NewsChinese antiques show reveals husband’s 300,000 baht Tang Dynasty painting

    Chinese antiques show reveals husband’s 300,000 baht Tang Dynasty painting

    China’s vibrant 5,000 year old culture is teeming with historical artefacts, ranging from blue porcelain and famous paintings to the invention of scripts. However, as time has passed, many of these items have been lost, making preservation increasingly difficult. The rarity of these artefacts has given rise to a bustling trade in Chinese antiques, with some willing to pay astronomical…

  • China NewsCeramic plate on TV show revealed as valuable Ming Dynasty relic

    Ceramic plate on TV show revealed as valuable Ming Dynasty relic

    The fascination for antique collections has gained traction in modern society, leading to the growth of the antique business market. Numerous people have amassed wealth through trading these relics and ceramic plates. However, expertise is crucial to avoid deception in this field. This has led to the popularity of the show Appraisal of Treasures aired by China Central Television (CCTV).…

  • World NewsTime-travelled treasure hunt: Beijing man’s chair gamble pays off with Ming Dynasty antiques

    Time-travelled treasure hunt: Beijing man’s chair gamble pays off with Ming Dynasty antiques

    The 1980s saw a surge in shopping for antiques in China, with everyone rushing to explore the vintage markets in search of something historically valuable. This craze was also embraced by a man named Zhang, who brought home two old chairs, which later turned out to be Ming Dynasty antiques. Zhang, an old man residing in Chaoyang district, Beijing, was…