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5 World’s Most Valuable Antiques and Collectibles of All Time

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1. Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase – $80.2 million

Table of Contents

  • 1. Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase – $80.2 million
  • 2. Ru Guanyao Brush Washer Bowl – $37.68 million
  • 3. Record-Breaking Persian Rug – $33.76 million
  • 4. Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester – $30.8 million
  • 5. Patek Philippe Supercomplication Pocket Watch – $24 million

Source

This vase is the world’s most expensive antique right now.
It’s very old and said that it returns back to the 17th century,
The vase was exhibited to be sold at an auction by a family in United Kingdom in 2010.
Finally this beautiful Chinese vase was sold for $80.2 million.

2. Ru Guanyao Brush Washer Bowl – $37.68 million

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This 5.125 inches little dish was listed as “highly important and extremely rare” in the auction.
It was sold at Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong for a whooping $37.68.

3. Record-Breaking Persian Rug – $33.76 million

Source

The rug was described by Sotheby’s as follows:

“sickle-leaf, vine scroll and palmette ‘vase’-technique carpet,”
that is probably of Kerman origin, and had belonged to the Clark Collection.
Pre-auction estimate of this rug was $5 to $7 million but all estimates were shattered and
it was finally sold at $33.76 million.

4. Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester – $30.8 million

Source

This represents a scientific document that includes theories and sketches,
It is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s great works. All the topics in the document
have da Vinci’s signature which proves that it is authentic.
Bill Gates bought this document for $30.8 million.

5. Patek Philippe Supercomplication Pocket Watch – $24 million

Source

Patek Philippe made this pocket watch in 1932 which is now very rare.
In 1999 it was sold for $11 million but in 2014 this rare pocket watch
broke it’s previous record and sold for $24 million.

 

The opinions expressed here by Sammy D Vintage editors are their own, not those of Sammy Davis or Sammy D Vintage.
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  1. Jamie Lemons says

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    I have some things I think are valuable how do I find out for sure

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  2. Barbara Trnka says

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    2 pieces of cornog ware great condition are they worth anything

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  3. jennifer says

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    What are some reliable and cost friendly appraisal websites?

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  4. June says

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    Hi I have a colonial hoop from 1500s to 1800s I know its antique and has been passed down family for years its made of iron I think I’m not sure if it would be worth anything

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