# Necklace nearly sold for £15 at car boot sale fetches £99,000 at auction

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:24:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/a-necklace-nearly-taken-to-a-car-boot-sale-with-a-15-price-tag-was-later-identified-as-a-rare-south-pacific-treasure-expected-to-fetch-just-60-to-100-it-sold-for-99000-at-auction/articleshow/135094253.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/necklace-nearly-sold-for-15-at-car-boot-sale-fetches-99-000-at-auction-2c5f50/

Imagine a dusty car boot sale where a unique necklace fashioned from human hair and whale bone was nearly sold for just £15. Fortunately, it caught the eye of an expert at Ewbank's auction house, revealing its immense worth, which fetched an incredible £99,000 at auction. This story underscores the vital role of appraisals in recognizing hidden treasures that often go unnoticed in clearance sales.

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