A Chinese vase that had a crack in it has sold for over £55,000

A Chinese vase that was dismissed as “worthless” because it had a crack in it has sold for over £55,000.
The blue and white antique was spotted by auctioneer Charles Hanson during a visit to the owner’s home after he was called there to value other objects.
It was sitting on top of a cabinet – but the 89-year-old woman did not even bother to ask about it because she was convinced it had no value.