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Peranakan objects—ranging from wedding bed curtain hooks to silver belts—serve as the backbone of Hotlotz’s specialist auctions. Elton highlights the importance of these sales in preserving and promoting local heritage. "It’s crucial for our community that these auctions succeed because they give value to everyday objects that define our culture," he states passionately.
The quality and rarity of these items generate intense interest among collectors, especially in the digital age where bidding happens online. Elton admits that online auctions have become just as exciting as traditional in-room events, with the added thrill of real-time bid jumps that keep everyone on edge.