An 18th century Chinese vase given as a retirement gift to a cleaning lady 60 years ago netted a small fortune for her family on Monday when it was snapped up after being proved to be a missing Imperial treasure.
The eight-inch high Qianlong vase, which has stood unrecognised next to the family's television for years, fetched 92,000 pounds [about $170,000] at London auction house Bonham's sale.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Born under a bad sign
How come nothing like this ever happens to me and my family?
I won $50 on a lotto scratcher once. That's about the extent of my good luck.
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