Best place to sell Chinese antiques?

Hello,

I have a 19th Century Chinese food carrier I'm looking to sell. However I'm having difficulty finding anywhere to sell it.

It's a very interesting item. And possibly quite valuable as I've had valuations put it anywhere between £200 and £750.

Does anyone know any good dealers or other places to sell Chinese antiques?

I'm based in the uk

Thanks

 

What does it look like? Any photos? If it's what I'm thinking it is, it'll probably sell pretty fast, regardless.

 

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Have you tried ebay? Truly good Chinese items find ready buyers on ebay. Be prepared to sell and ship to China. I have no idea whether or not this item is scarce or valuable but the buyers will know. Here are the top sales for Chinese baskets on ebay. There are many dissimilar items in the list but some food baskets interspersed. I am not seeing any quite like yours.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Antiques/20...omplete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=chinese+basket&rt=nc

 

Found this similar basket that failed to sell at $50.00. Your expectations may not be in line with the market.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Chi...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

This one in the UK is priced more in line with your expectations. Remember that asking price may not be reflective of true value or ultimate selling price. My guess is that these are valued more in the UK as a decorative novelty than elsewhere. This is a market that is difficult to tap in to, requiring a high end retail location and a clientele to match.

http://www.shimu.co.uk/shimu/Round-Food-Container-ASC_TL_123695d-1.html

 

Not sure where best to sell but I did find a few called wedding baskets. You can get as many as you want of a similar type on Amazon for $195 or here is a one on Ebay $200 or best offer that's a bit beat up, to give an idea of some asking prices.

http://www.amazon.com/Antique-Chinese-wedding-basket-handle/dp/B000JN6EX0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Chinese-Wooden-Wedding-Basket-/162081099000?

 

There is a lot more on alibaba for much less. They all come pre beat up.

 

Thank you for the replies they are helpful. I'm getting the impression that the dealers that said £750 may have over valued it a bit then!

I think I will go back to them and see if I can persuade them to purchase it if they value you it that highly. If not I will try ebay for a few hundred