A little Chinese jade censer, or bowl, discovered in a house clearance, is expected to sell for £1,000 in Charterhouse’s specialist auction of Asian art next month.
“We all dream of finding a Ming porcelain vase used as a doorstop but on this occasion it was a Chinese jade censer found in the cupboard of a bungalow,” said Richard Bromell.
“The owner’s father had passed away and asked us to come in and clear the items in the property sorting for auction, recycling to charity shops where possible and then disposing of the rest as waste.”

The Chinese jade censer dates from the end of the 18th or early 19th century. It had been discarded in a cupboard for some time until Charterhouse rediscovered it.
Now entered into its next specialist Asian Art auction on Friday, April 6, it is estimated to sell well despite having a crack running through its body.

Further entries are now being accepted for this auction – contact Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, who are available for help and valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset, on 01935 812277 and via rb@charterhouse-auction.com