Kat - Terrific. Congratulations for getting the assignment. Could you tape the production? What a gas IF you could...then we could ALL see it...
For props, think of using clay garden pots - will need to be painted, or, covered with summat Chinese... Painted will not interfere with the breaking of! Clay pot could be painted using a stencil. Would only need to be OK from the stage, not for the auction room -

IF you weren't so far away I'd offer to come help do props...one theatre lady to another, but, only back stage, thanks!
So very pleased for you -
