Harvey York's Rise to Power novel Chapter 341

Shane Naiswell did not talk anymore. He clapped his hands. Then, a staff was seen cautiously holding an antique vase and put it on the podium.

“If anyone is interested, you can come forward and appraise it in an orderly manner. You can also comment on the authenticity of this item at will.” Shane smiled.

The upper-class people who were present were all engaging with it after hearing that. Several elderly people who had a keen interest in antiques also stepped forward and began to appraise it carefully.

“Master Naiswell, you are mean. This thing is fake!”

“Yeah! It’s too fake!”

“Master, tell me the truth, where did you buy this thing? Does it cost fifteen dollars?”

Shane did not get angry facing their discussion. He then smiled and said, “I bought this at a stall and it costs about eight dollars.”

Everyone was confused about this.

How could this eight dollars porcelain be real?

Yet, how could a prominent figure like Shane buy a fake thing?

He was the master among masters in appraising antiques and he had never missed a detail before.

Harvey York did not hold it either. Instead, he followed the crowd to the front of the booth.

This was a white porcelain vase with colorful drawings on it. The colors were very harmonious, but it was too gaudy. It did not look like a creation that existed in ancient times.

“I’ll take a look at first.”

At this time, Charles Zarate immediately stepped forward after he said that.

Charles was the president of the Niumhi Antique Dealers’ Association. He was very well-known in this industry in Niumhi. He walked out. The people around him who were initially chattering did not dare to take a breather at this moment.

All gazes fell on Charles at the same time.

As the president of the Niumhi Antique Dealers’ Association, Charles’s attainment in appraising antiques had reached the pinnacle. Although he was not as great as Shane, he was still quite good.

No one dared to talk nonsense in front of him at the moment.

“Naiswell, you bought this item for eight dollars. Its appearance is very good, the quality is nice too. As for its style, I really couldn’t guess what century this product was from.”

Charles looked carefully for a while, shook his head, and smiled.

Shane laughed and said, “Charles, you are quite famous in the antique industry in Niumhi. Don’t get it wrong this time. You can’t lose this battle, otherwise, it would be a big deal!”

Charles smiled indifferently and said, “Naiswell, you don’t have to say such things!”

“I was the first to get started in the porcelain industry, and I have the deepest understanding of them.”

“The so-called porcelain was founded in the 12th century and gradually developed in the 13th century. It only gained its success during the 14th century. The porcelain before the 14th century was mostly quaint and simple. Meanwhile, during the 14th century, the porcelain was exquisite and gorgeous.”

“This thing expresses vigorous and powerful artistic features. As for the bottom, it’s oval...”

Speaking of this, Charles looked at the bald man with a half-smile on his face. “Although this thing is exquisite, it’s neither fish nor fowl. If I’m not wrong, it should be a modern piece, but the craftsman who made it is quite skillful. It’s rare to have such a skilled firing technique.”

Everyone around Charles was in awe and could not help but admire him as soon as he finished his words.

“President Zarate is indeed a master of this generation. He can distinguish its authenticity at a glance. Ordinary people do not have such a technique!”

“It’s already an honor for President Zarate to comment on things, even if the thing is fake!”

“I was still interested in this thing just now. Fortunately, President Zarate enlightened me!”

“Sure enough, President Zarate is knowledgeable.”

“Yes, I’ve been unsure of my decision just now. However, after listening to President Zarate’s words, my doubts are cleared, I have a clearer mindset now.”

“President Zarate rarely shows up. Hence, it’s a good experience today.”

Charles remained indifferent in the admiration of many people.

Luis Zarate who was not far behind him glanced at Harvey with a complacent look.