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Charles Hanson was left stunned when a call to a client's home turned into one of the biggest discoveries of his career. The BBC Bargain Hunt expert explained that he had been invited to look over a collection of belongings when he came across what initially appeared to be just another household ornament.
To his amazement, the family had been letting their children play ball games around the item, unaware of its importance and value. Speaking exclusively to the Express, Charles revealed that the object in question was a porcelain vase that had been propping open a door for more than 30 years, later valued at an eye-watering £1million.
Curious about how such a valuable piece had ended up being used as a doorstop, Charles questioned the family about its history. They