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A ceramic goat, believed to be crafted by none other than Prince Charles, fetched a remarkable £8,500 (Rs 9,05,418) at an auction held in England’s Staffordshire county on Tuesday, reported the BBC.
The small but significant piece of pottery had been treasured for 55 years by its Canadian owner, Raymond Patten, before finding its way to the auction block.
According to the BBC report, the story behind this unique item goes back to Patten’s 21st birthday, when a great-aunt who served as a cook at Cambridge University presented him with the ceramic goat. “I believe she knew the future King on a personal basis. I have treasured the goat all my life,” he reminisced.
According to Patten, his great-aunt took pride in the fact that Prince Charles had crafted the goat himself. She was proud that he attended Cambridge University in the late 1960s when she worked as a cook for the president of Queens’ College, Patten recalled to the BBC.
Patten’s decision to part with the cherished ceramic goat was not an easy one, but he acknowledged its historical significance and chose to entrust it to auctioneer Charles Hanson of Hansons Auctioneers. Hanson facilitated its sale to a new owner who recognised its value.
One user commented on the post, “legit thought it had bacon and cheese poured all over it.” Another user said, “Yeah right, just in time for the conspiracy theorists to connect the dots between Satanism, his bloody portrait and this goat.” A third user chimed in, “Aw, it’s kinda cute!”
The sale of this pottery goat underscores enduring fascination with British royalty and its connections to historical artefacts. With its rich backstory and royal provenance, the artefact has left a lasting impression on all those involved in its journey from creation to auction
