Chapter 343: Master Identification
Amidst the warm applause, a fat man with a nice smile walked quickly and stretched out his hand a long distance away.
"Steven, good afternoon, welcome to Jamestown Flea Market, I am Wallace the person in charge here, it is a great honor to meet you! And these friends"
Ye Tian shook hands with each other, smiled and nodded and said:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Wallace, I am also very happy to meet you, this flea market looks very good, there should be many treasures, I am very interested!"
"That's right! This is the most historic flea market in Corridor 127. Regardless of its size, there are indeed many good things. You will definitely find something here!"
"That's great, I am very looking forward to discovering baby here!"
"Steven, thank you very much for your actions yesterday, saving those children, no matter what others think of you, you will always be Jamestown’s best friend"
"You are welcome, the children are innocent, and they will take action whenever they encounter it. Jamestown is really a friendly city. I have fallen in love with it!"
With a few words of polite greetings, Wallace said goodbye and left.
Ye Tian still failed to start the treasure hunt, and a lot of people gathered around, including local ordinary people and many professional treasure hunters. Everyone was very enthusiastic.
Seeing them coming, Ye Tian immediately increased his vigilance secretly, but his face was gentle, smiling facing everyone, very decent.
Walker and the others also increased their vigilance, staring at people coming by through their sunglasses. The police and the FBI behind are the same, they are a little nervous.
"Steven, you are a good guy, you should severely teach the **** who hold the kids and send them to hell!"
A black aunt came up and gave Ye Tian a warm hug. Her thick arms made it difficult for him to breathe!
Close behind was a white man in his forties.
"Steven, you are a superhero among professional treasure hunters. What a great job! It is a great honor to meet you, my name is Barry, I am from Memphis and I am also a professional treasure hunter!"
After that, several people came up to say hello, shaking hands or hugging, followed by praise, and Ye Tian was a little at a loss.
Fortunately, most people just nodded friendly, said hello and left.
Ye Tian responded to the enthusiasm shown by people one by one, his face almost frozen!
Five minutes later, these people dispersed, and Ye Tian was able to start the treasure hunt.
"Too enthusiastic! I can't stand it anymore. In the future, if people in every market are so enthusiastic, then the trouble will be big. How can I bear to attack them?"
As he walked to the stall, Ye Tian whispered and joked, quite a bit of lingering fear.
That being said, if he encounters a good missed opportunity in the future, he will still take action without hesitation and continue to grab wealth.
Business is business and cannot be controlled by emotions!
"Hahaha"
Betty chuckled softly, then whispered:
"It is estimated that the talents in Jamestown will be so enthusiastic. After all, it happened at the door of the house and they felt the same way. People in other places should not feel so strong.
Besides, you have earned enough. Even if there are no major discoveries in the future, it doesn't matter. Let's be a tourist, as long as we have a safe journey! "
"That's right, let's continue to enjoy the treasure hunt!"
Ye Tian nodded and took Betty to the first booth.
This is an antique dealer's booth, and Ye Tian can grasp the general situation with just a glance!
There are no expensive antiques and artworks, only a few good small antiques, there is nothing left to pick up!
The stall owner cleared the door of his own goods. The most valuable antiques were all on hand. Obviously they attached great importance to them. The less valuable ones were placed a little outside.
By analogy, the outermost part is some modern handicrafts, which look good, but are not worth at all.
There is no inventory, and no missing or overlooked treasures are placed on the edge of the booth.
Seeing this situation, Ye Tian immediately lost interest in the stall, but he did not leave.
He wanted to check the prices offered by the stall owners to see how moist they are, and then make a quotation accordingly to facilitate the next action.
If you find something, you can make an accurate quotation and notify Bowie to scan the goods!
"Man, good afternoon, can you see this silver cross?"
Ye Tian pointed to a cross necklace and asked, seemingly more interested.
This is a relatively good antique jewelry on the stall. If you count the middle-to-the-middle stuff here, you can definitely figure out the stall owner's asking price.
"Hello, Steven, welcome to my booth, of course you can watch it, please!"
The stall owner made a please gesture and nodded in agreement.
At the same time, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
Sure enough, this guy has a sharp vision, and he saw this relatively good antique at a glance.
I don't know if he is really interested, will he buy this jewelry?
Ye Tian leaned over and picked up this small cross pendant, placed it in his hand and began to play and appreciate it.
This is a silver carved cross pendant from the end of the 19th century. The whole body exudes a faint red light, which accurately shows its age.
The necklace is a bit black and needs cleaning.
The style of decorative carving is very obvious, it is Art Nouveau style, and the two French letters on the back show that it comes from France.
In addition to the red light emitted by the cross, there are four beautiful layers of halo, showing that it has a certain artistic value, but it is not a masterpiece, and it is not worth much!
This kind of performance is normal. If it is a masterpiece, it will not appear here. It has long been cherished by the stall owner or sent to auction!
After a quick glance, Ye Tian immediately began to inquire.
"Hello, this cross necklace is not bad, what's the price?"
A hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the stall owner, and the answer was immediately given.
"Steven, you have a very good vision. This is an Art Nouveau silver carved necklace, from France, the price is 2500 US dollars."
The price is a bit high, but it is not too outrageous, leaving a certain bargaining leeway, and not asking too much.
Ye Tian instantly figured out the stall owner's pricing strategy.
By extension, the prices offered by the rest of the stall owners in the market should be similar and relatively fair. Next, you only need to visit a few more stalls and verify it to be sure!
Later, if you really find a good treasure that no one knows, you can work out the most reasonable price and let Bowie come to sweep the goods!
As for the cross necklace in front of him, it was obviously not Ye Tian's goal, so he should leave it to the destined person.
"Sorry, I can't accept this price, I'll go to other stalls to have a look!"
With that said, Ye Tian put the necklace back into the booth and took Betty to leave.
Is this gone? Don't even cut the price? too fast! Or this antique is worthless at all! The stall owner is a bit silly!
Ye Tian doesn't like this necklace, but it doesn't mean that others don't like it.
A female reporter next to this necklace fell in love with this necklace. She had long wanted to receive such an antique jewelry, but she had no chance and was afraid of being deceived, so she could not get what she wanted.
Now that the opportunity is here, and with a sharp-sighted appraisal master, she certainly does not want to miss this good opportunity.
Just when Ye Tian was about to leave, the female reporter immediately said:
"Steven, please explain this necklace, is it antique? How valuable? I really like a necklace and want to buy it!"
Hearing this, Ye Tian immediately turned his head and looked over, smiled and nodded at her, and said nothing!
The female reporter took two steps forward, walked to the front of the booth, and said with a little embarrassment:
"Steven, I know this is presumptuous, please forgive me, I really want such a piece of jewelry, so I made this request, please!"
"I have no problem, I am very happy to do this for you, but I don't know if the stall owner is willing. This is his business. Without his permission, I can't break the rules!"
Ye Tian explained the reason, and then looked at the stall owner.
The female reporter also looked at the stall owner, her eyes full of expectation.
What can the stall owner do? So many people are watching, how can we show demeanor!
In addition, he also wanted to see if Ye Tian's level was really as exaggerated as the legend, his vision was extremely sharp, and he would not miss any treasure!
After thinking about it, he quickly agreed to the female reporter's request.
"Steven, you can explain this necklace to this lady, I won't mind, and I don't know much about this necklace, and I want to hear your opinion!"
"Awesome! Thank you!"
The female reporter cheered directly, and then looked at Ye Tian expectantly, waiting for him to start explaining.
The other reporters were also excited, and their eyes started to glow.
Yes indeed! With such an outstanding appraisal master as Steven, if you don't take the opportunity to collect two antiques, wouldn't it be too wrong, the opportunity is not lost!
Maybe you can make a small profit, so why not?
Thinking of this, the reporters were a little bit ready to move.
Even the police and the FBI who followed were beginning to shine.
They are also aware of this good opportunity, which can be arty or make a small profit!
Everyone was very relieved of Ye Tian's vision. He had never heard that this **** had the experience of blundering, and this time was definitely no exception.
Seeing that the stall owner agreed, Ye Tian didn't refuse any more, reached out his hand and picked up the necklace again, and began to explain to everyone.
"This is a natural material silver carved cross pendant. The appearance is a little black. This is caused by oxidation. If you go to the jewelry store for a professional cleaning, it can be restored as new without affecting its value.
The traces of oxidation are natural, not artificially worn. From the analysis of the degree of oxidation, the necklace should be more than 100 years old. I can confirm that this is a silver necklace from the end of the 19th century."
A look of ecstasy immediately appeared in the female reporter's eyes, and her gaze at the necklace grew hotter! A certain posture.
The stall owner was shocked. It was so accurate, which is too exaggerated!
He only knows that this is an antique necklace from France. It is not very clear about the specific age, who made it, and how valuable it is.
Even if the quotation is based on the workmanship and material of this necklace, and then refer to the auction prices of the same period and the same type of antiques, it is not very meaningful!
Hearing that Ye Tian gave such a clear conclusion at the moment, he was naturally shocked, and his expectations for this necklace had also increased a lot.
However, Ye Tian's next words completely failed his expectations.
"Looking at the carvings of this necklace, you can hardly see straight lines and planes. They are all very natural curves and organic forms, and they also have a touch of oriental art. This is a typical Art Nouveau style.
The Art Nouveau style originated in Paris at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The addition of these two French letters ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ clearly reveals where it came from. This is an antique jewelry made in Paris.
Judging from its material and exquisite craftsmanship, this necklace did not come from a famous artist. It should come from a small and well-known silversmith shop in Paris at that time. It has a certain artistic value and collection value.
Based on these, my estimate is between 1200-1500 US dollars. It is still worth winning at this price. If it is sent to auction, the price may be higher, but don't forget that there is a commission.
Of course, this is only my family's words, the specific price needs to be negotiated by yourself, whether the transaction can be sold is not related to me, the explanation is over, the next thing is your business! "
After speaking, Ye Tian immediately put down the necklace, took Betty and walked forward to the next booth.
The female reporter was ecstatic and walked up to the frustrated stall owner, preparing to take down this favorite antique jewelry.
The rest of the reporters, as well as the police and the FBI, followed quickly with their eyes beaming.
Every one of them is tempted, and is ready to find a chance to collect a favorite antique!
