Hidden In The Garage.

The Tile As Rare As Rocking Horse Droppings

Romps Home To A Jackpot Win

Carel Kolchinski
3 min readMay 4, 2021

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Ottoman Empire rare tile, Carel Kolchinski
Image credit: Antiques Trade Gazette

“I’m sorry, but this item would be unsuitable for our jumble sale. I can’t see anyone wanting to buy a single, old tile. It’s decorative but hardly worth selling.”

“I understand, vicar,” she replied. ”I’m just having a clear out of my garage. It’s headed for…

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Carel Kolchinski

Past lives as a journalist, PR poseur and commercial slave. Now an aged teetotaller, cyclist, enthusiastic musician and painter. Certified writing addict.