10 World's Most Expensive Antiques Ever Sold

By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 22 October 2011, 01:08 IST
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Badminton Cabinet
Badminton Cabinet
The Badminton Cabinet was sold to the Prince of Liechtenstein to be placed in the Museum of Liechtenstein in Vienna. Produced for Badminton House in Gloucestershire, this rare antique was produced in Florence between 1695 and 1732. It is one of the most expensive antiques being inlaid with ebony, amethyst and lapis lazuli. The price 19,045,250 euros that equates at the time of purchase in 2004 to roughly $32 million. This definitely makes it one of the most expensive antiques.