A COLLECTION of 30 Chinese snuff bottles from a home in Beaminster are among the items going under the hammer at an upcoming auction.

The Asian Art sale also includes Chinese porcelain from a collector based near Bridport which could fetch up to £20,000.

The specialist sale on Wednesday, November 2 has an 'amazing selection' of items from across China and Japan, says Sherborne-based Charterhouse.

Already entered are the collection of snuff bottles from a 'deceased estate' in Beaminster, a collection of Chinese blue and white porcelain from a collector near Bridport estimated at £15,000-20,000, plus a massive pair of Chinese vases from a client in Bournemouth valued at £2,000-2,500.

John Snape of Charterhouse said: “The Asian market remains very strong. Over the years we have had some exceptional results selling to mainland China, Japan and collectors from Europe and in to America via our online bidding portal.”

Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for this Asian Art auction followed by silver, jewellery and watches on Thursday, November 3 and with antiques and interiors on Friday, November 4.

For valuations, help and advice on these auctions contact John Snape and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne on 01935 812277 or via info@charterhouse-auction.com