The Rise of the Ranch King

Chapter 205 204. The pocket watch is fake, but the coins are real
So, the original owner of the jadeite that was sold at a high price at Zhenbao Auction House last year was you? "

The owner, Jeffrey, smiled and joked that as he was the sole owner of this private pawn shop, his wealth should not be underestimated.

Lin Feng nodded slightly, "That's true. Thanks to Paul Schneider's help, I was able to sell it at such a high price. I'm really grateful to him."

"Paul is an old friend of mine, and we often cooperate. You know, although auction houses and pawn shops have different businesses, they have many internal connections." Jeffrey said meaningfully.

Lin Feng was not interested in delving into this. His eyes were attracted by something on the shelf behind Jeffrey.

"What's that?" he asked curiously, pointing to a humanoid craft.

I saw that although the handicraft was rusty, it exuded a mysterious atmosphere.

Jeffrey turned around and took a look and explained: "That is the ancestor tablet of a certain customer."

"Ancestor tablet?" Lin Feng was a little surprised. He thought Jeffrey was joking.

But seeing Jeffrey's serious expression, I knew it was true.

The shape is similar to the Eastern Han Dynasty drumming and rapping pottery figurines, but the material is wood and the posture is similar to that of a "thinker".

Lin Feng was a little disappointed after hearing this: "Really? But I always feel that this pocket watch has a special meaning. Why would someone lock it with an iron box? That is a question."

The moment the tin box was opened, an indescribable smell hit my face.

Then he frowned slightly, and after a while he said: "Lin Feng, this pocket watch does look very exquisite, but I think it is just an ordinary copper pocket watch, not very old."

Although the workmanship is slightly rough, it exudes a mysterious atmosphere.

Lin Feng sighed and asked reluctantly: "Then how much do you think this pocket watch is worth?"

As he spoke, he smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly.

Jeffrey shrugged helplessly, "When that guy brought it to me, I was shocked. But then I thought about it, this is also a cultural inheritance."

Jeffrey couldn't help but sneeze and said with a smile: "What does this smell like? It feels like history that has been sealed for many years has been released."

Jeffrey took a sip of coffee and casually took the human-shaped tablet over.

Jeffrey put on his gloves and looked at the pocket watch carefully.

His eyes shone with anticipation: "What do you think of this pocket watch? I think it's very unusual."

"Jeffrey, I brought something special today." Lin Feng said mysteriously and opened the iron box.

Jeffrey thought for a while, "Maybe this pocket watch has a special commemorative meaning for someone, so it is treasured in this way. But in terms of craftsmanship and value, it is really just an ordinary pocket watch."

Returning to the topic, Lin Feng is here to identify the "treasure" today.

"This is a wooden statue of the ancestors of the Lehi Islands. The locals would make statues of their dead ancestors as containers for their souls."

Well, out of curiosity, he bought other people's ancestors and hung them in his shop. He was a very brave bald man.

Lin Feng's curiosity was piqued, "Then why did you accept it in the end?"

Lin Feng gently took the pocket watch out of the iron box and placed it on the glass counter.

Jeffrey explained, "The reason why I was willing to accept it is because it is 150 years old and this kind of thing is relatively rare. Of course, I did it out of curiosity."

Jeffrey opened the drawer and took out an almost identical pocket watch: "A pocket watch like this can be sold for about three to four hundred dollars in the market. Of course, if it has special meaning to you, its value will be immeasurable."

Lin Feng was silent for a while, then suddenly laughed: "Three or four hundred dollars is not bad, at least it proves that it is not a worthless piece of junk."

Picking up the pocket watch, he carefully put it back into the iron box, "I decided to keep it as a souvenir. Maybe one day I will discover the story behind it."

Jeffrey smiled and nodded: "Then treasure it. After all, the value of some things cannot be measured by money." Just as Lin Feng was about to put the pocket watch back into the iron box, Jeffrey suddenly stopped. he.

"What's inside?"

Although he didn't see the whole thing, the exposed part made him feel that there was a story.

"Lin, do you mind if I take a look inside?" Jeffrey was very polite.

Lin Feng nodded, "Of course, I almost forgot about it. It's a coin, packed in an iron box with the pocket watch."

coin?

Jeffrey slowly took it out, placed it flat on the glass counter with a layer of soft sponge.

"Friend, it seems interesting. Let me see it for myself."

Jeffrey's actions made Lin Feng look at the coin again. He still couldn't see anything special, and some parts were even worn bare.

"What's so special?" Lin Feng asked curiously.

"I don't dare to draw conclusions easily. Let me find someone who understands to come and take a look."

Jeffrey pretended to be secretive and took out his mobile phone to make a call.

Soon a white-haired old man came out, claiming to be a coin expert in the pawn shop.

The white-haired old man was very elegant, with a bookish air, like a university professor.

Lin Feng has been observing the expressions of the two people, trying to capture something from this aspect.

"This may be a coin minted during the British colonial period in North America, around the 17th century."

"From 1607 to 1733, the United Kingdom established thirteen states on the Atlantic coast of North America, collectively known as the British Thirteen States Colony in North America. This coin was born during this historical period."

The white-haired old man's words shocked Lin Feng.

He pointed to XII on the back of the coin, "The Roman numeral twelve represents twelve pennies."

According to both men, the coin is valuable because it is relatively intact, as many colonial coins have a circle cut off.

Without further ado, Lin Feng asked how much it was worth.

Jeffrey showed a sly smile that a pawn shop owner should have, "Assuming that this coin is genuine, because it hasn't been dated yet, then..."

He paused for a few seconds, seeming to think.

"Since you are a friend of Paul Schneider, let me tell you straight. The auction price will be between 35 and 50 US dollars, assuming this coin is genuine."

Lin Feng was so excited that he didn't expect this bare-looking thing to be so valuable.

"How much can I get if I sell it to you?" he asked again.

Jeffrey scratched his head, "We also need profits, so I suggest you go to Zhenbao Auction Company. Paul can help you maximize your profits."

That makes sense. Lin Feng plans to entrust this coin to an auction house. If he has time, he will go to Seattle.

After coming out of the pawn shop, he immediately contacted Paul and told him everything that had happened.

Paul was about to start screaming, "Brother, why is Lady Luck always on your side? Let me pick up a five-cent coin. I have never picked up money outside since I was a child!"

(End of this chapter)