Boiling point at auction as a rare teapot and cover sells for £69,000
A rare teapot and cover recently unearthed from circa 1765 with a political message not too far removed from today’s recession hit times made a staggering £69,000 in Hansons auction on 15 April.
Commenting on the price, which is thought to be a record price for a teapot, Charles Hanson, manager of Hansons and BBC1 Bargain Hunt commented, 'the price really was quite remarkable. The saleroom became a theatre as bidding slowly moved up. After £20,000, the bidding became a blur as bidding rose in £1000 increments. The bidding battle became a frenzy of activity as an American collector fought off two London buyers to take the prized pot back to the States at £69,000.
'Rarity value made it a must have and it became an object of status for serious collectors around the globe. Our buyer was delighted with his purchase. It is unlikely we will ever come across a similar teapot again'.
