16th century maiolica footed dish – £5000 at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
19th century carved Indian casket – £4400.
Topped by an eight-times estimate £19,500 Momoyama ‘Namban’ cabinet (ATG No 2391), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood’s (21% buyer’s premium) sale in Exeter on April 16 had other estimate-busting lots from abroad.