285-year old lemon.
Credit: Insta/brettellsauctions
In auctions we usually get to see artifacts, sometimes paintings, furniture or even clothing pieces. However, in one of the recent auctions, an unexpected item was sold for $1,780 (Rs 1.47 lakh).
In the auction held in Shropshire, UK, a 285-year old lemon was sold for $1,780.
The lemon was brought to Brettells Auctioneers by a family who accidentally found it in a drawer of a 19th-century cabinet.
The family have the lemon from their late uncle. It has a message engraved on it, which says "Given By Mr P Lu Franchini Nov 4 1739 to Miss E Baxter".
Brettells Auctioneers shared the picture of the lemon on Instagram with a caption, "When life gives you lemons…..Featured in today’s sale is this little curio inscribed ‘Given by Mr P Lu Franchini Nov 4, 1739 to Miss E Baxter".
This auction drew attention for the amount the lemon was sold for, and a comment emphasised on the lengths antique lovers would go to buy something like this.
The comment read, "You would be an absolute Lemon to not bid on this fantastic item."