285-Year-Old Lemon Fetches Nearly $1,800 at Auction

A lemon from 1739, thought to be a romantic gift from colonial India, was sold in Newport, England, sparking a bidding war.

A 285-year-old lemon, originally estimated at £40-£60, sold for nearly $1,800 at Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers.
The ancient fruit was discovered in a 19th-century cabinet, which itself sold for around $40.
Inscribed with a message from 1739, the lemon is believed to have been a romantic gift from colonial India.
The auction sparked a bidding war, ultimately driving the price up to £1,400 plus fees.
This sale is noted as highly unusual, with the auctioneer remarking, 'You'll never see an object like this at auction again.'