Dozens of collectors headed to Wilmslow for the last of this years' charity antique valuations organised by Hansons Auctioneers.
The Coach and Four played host to a team of experts from the Derbyshire based auction house operated by Charles Hanson, a well-known face from several television antiques programmes.
Wilmslow resident Lesley Moody, was among the expectant crowd being offered a valuation in return for a donation to Francis House Children's Hospice.
Keen to discover the value of a large decanter, Lesley handed the carefully bubble-wrapped piece to expert Matthew Lafite. The silver-collared bottle was originally purchased from Harrods and given as a gift to her mother by a wealthy aunt.
Matthew revealed that the Art Deco bottle dated from 1936 and would have been originally filled with perfume. He explained the bigger the bottle the wealthier the lady who to afford to refill it.
Lesley said: "It's been in a cupboard for years, and my daughter and son didn't want it. I'm glad I brought it along as I thought it would be worth around £50. I couldn't believe it when I was told it was worth up to £250, and may well fetch more at auction."
The perfume bottle will go in to a Fine Arts sale in the New Year.
"I'm excited to see what it fetches and to think that whoever buys it will appreciate and enjoy it," said Lesley.
Since April, the valuation days held once a month, have seen swords, paintings and jewellery come through the doors. Many items have gone on to be sold at auction, others have been kept by their owners after learning about their history and value.
Jim Garner brought along his Grandfather's Victorian watch. Prestbury based antiques dealer Margie Cooper, identified that the repeater pocket watch was 18 carat gold and dated from the 1890's. The time piece had been in the family for over three generations and was valued at between £500 and £600.
Over £1,200 has been raised in donations for Francis House Children's Hospice, which provides a service of palliative and respite care to children and young adults with life-limiting conditions.
Further valuations are planned from February next year.
Photos: Matthew LaFite values Art Deco perfume bottle, Jim Garner with Victorian gold repeater pocket watch and Lesley Moody with Art Deco perfume bottle.
