Selling a Chinese Antique Bronze in Auction!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

I once valued a Chinese cabinet at £500 and then sold it for £32,000! That’s how bonkers the market is for some Chinese pieces. Let me know if you find anything interesting!!

[@MrManny075]

I wonder what's the Pendent on your neck?

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

@@MrManny075 Inyami Inyami, African stone carved god!

[@slothbros7607]

I am helping a 90 year old woman who has an 18" diameter Rose Medallion "bowl?" that she got from her mother in law. She says it is at least 100 years older and in very nice condition. I haven't seen anything else as large as it in my online search. Any ideas what it was for or any other information? I am so enjoying your videos, Thanks!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

@@slothbros7607 Hi, thanks for watching. If you email me a pic (see david-harper.uk) I’ll give my thoughts. Cheers, D

[@aminshreim2515]

​@@DavidHarperAntiques hello there

[@sallyhinkley1177]

What a fabulous story and thank you for sharing

[@kennethrobinson2828]

GREAT STORY DAVID. "KEEP DIGGING"

[@mikedasent9256]

Legend, as always.

[@OriginalNethead]

If my granny had dug that up she'd have stuck a plant in it.(LOL)

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Mine too and there are still lots out there waiting to be found!

[@abigailpine7607]

Brilliant David xxxx

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thanks Abigail...thanks to you!!

[@abigailpine7607]

@@DavidHarperAntiques and to you x

[@seana2646]

Nice video, great result. Anything 19th century or earlier made for the Chinese market or not simply western tastes is silly money now. There is so much of it around in the rest of the world but after the cultural revolution and the process of selling everything abroad China has more demand than supply. Its a very good time to buy to resell if you can find it.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

you're so right...and still fabulous things being found!

[@thomasmezei3231]

Hey, that thing wasn't more than 50 years old! What a lump of tat. Still they say a fool and his money are easily parted. Keep up the good work David and help the UK export market.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

I applaud your amazing expert skills

[@1971marduk]

Shame you couldn't metal detect the place it was found. A chunk of bronze like the lid would sing.

[@kst7851]

Dear sir, I have Chinese old Sandalwood box. Length is 37 inches & high is 19 inches. I want to show and discuss with you. May i know how to contact with you? Please le me know. Thanks.

[@Lavici]

That old chestnut! " Found digging in the garden ". Same old excuse as people who sell metal detecting finds so it doesn't have to go through the treasure act and be claimed by the government.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

No...it was found in a garden along with some candle sticks. Obviously buried for some strange reason at some point, but never the less, it was found in a garden!

[@Catbells21]

Is it just Chinese things you can sell or is it other countries ?

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

As long as it’s special, it doesn’t matter which country it’s from!

[@roxannepowers1]

Fabulous I know Abigail her mum I'm so pleased for them this is fabulous David it make me think of any items I may have that I think is valuable ? I've subscribed to your youtube and I'd like to send a few photos of a signed drawing from KAL Kevin Kallaugher from his first year of his career love to know what it's worth!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Yes of course [e-mail] Thanks for subscribing! D

[@roxannepowers1]

@@DavidHarperAntiques thank you love

[@roxannepowers1]

@@DavidHarperAntiques email sent thank you hope you can help

[@fyjs520]

This is not a censer. It is called Ding, and shouldn't have a lid.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Interesting, thank you

[@fyjs520]

@@DavidHarperAntiques Hi David, FYI: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ding_%28vessel%29

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

@@fyjs520 great stuff thank you