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flag A UK charity worker found 19th-century Chinese imperial artifacts worth thousands, sold at auction, with proceeds returned to the charity.

flag A UK charity shop worker discovered two 19th-century Chinese artifacts from the Daoguang period, including a dragon-decorated plate and vase, initially valued at £2 and £100. flag Experts confirmed their authenticity and imperial origins, leading to both items selling for far above estimates—£7,000 and £5,080—during a November 11, 2025, auction. flag Proceeds totaling about £12,000 were returned to the charity, underscoring the potential value in thrift store finds.

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