Pottery Goat Made By King Charles 55 Years Ago Fetches Over Rs 9 Lakh
Patten, 76, decided to sell the goat, recognising its historical significance. Auctioneer Charles Hanson of Hansons Auctioneers facilitated the sale to a new owner.
A pottery goat believed to have been crafted by King Charles III in the 1960s has been sold for an impressive Rs 9,05,418 (£8,500) at an auction in Staffordshire, England, the BBC reported.
Canadian owner Raymond Patten, who received the small ceramic piece as a 21st birthday gift from his great-aunt, cherished it for 55 years before he decided to auction it.
Patten's great-aunt worked as a cook at Cambridge University and reportedly knew the future King personally when he attended Cambridge in the late 1960s.
Patten, 76, decided to sell the goat, recognising its historical significance. Auctioneer Charles Hanson of Hansons Auctioneers facilitated the sale to a new owner.
Patten shared fond memories of his great-aunt, who passed away in 1993 at the age of 87. She lived in Cambridge and had the honour of serving members of the royal family, including cooking a meal for the Queen Mother.
Auction house owner Charles Hanson said: "This simple ceramics piece proved itself to be the Greatest Of All Time goats. People the world over are fascinated by British royalty and the opportunity to own a unique item crafted by King Charles sparked major interest. Though a keen artist, he is better known for his paintings, so this was a rare opportunity. I am delighted we achieved a good result for our client."
In 2023, Hansons Auctioneers also sold childhood drawings by King Charles of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. These drawings, inscribed "Mummy" and "Papa," fetched a total of £59,800 (Over Rs 63 lakh).
