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April 2016 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-C 5-6 April 2016
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CHINA. Order of the Double Dragon Type I First Class, Third Grade Badge, ND (Instituted July 2, 1882). NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
78.25 x 44.32 (including hanger); 64.28 gms. Barac-22; Vernon-4; Werlich-258; Li-pg. 9. Silver with multi-colored enamels and golden tone. Rectangular badge in the style of Chinese scholar-officials. Two Imperial dragons chasing a fiery jewel (red enamel in place of Coral, denoting third grade) skyward. Chinese inscriptions in the four corners while a Manchu inscription runs vertically down the middle between the two dragons. Some enamel chipping amongst the aspects of the design, overall wholesome and attractive.
Estimate: $15000.00- $20000.00
78.25 x 44.32 (including hanger); 64.28 gms. Barac-22; Vernon-4; Werlich-258; Li-pg. 9. Silver with multi-colored enamels and golden tone. Rectangular badge in the style of Chinese scholar-officials. Two Imperial dragons chasing a fiery jewel (red enamel in place of Coral, denoting third grade) skyward. Chinese inscriptions in the four corners while a Manchu inscription runs vertically down the middle between the two dragons. Some enamel chipping amongst the aspects of the design, overall wholesome and attractive.
The Order of the Double Dragon was China's first Western-style order, champion by Sir Robert Hart, the British Inspector General of Chinese Imperial Customs. The First and Second Class were only doled out to officials who "made exceptional contributions" and were conferred by the Emperor. Historically significant and sure to draw considerable interest.
NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.Estimate: $15000.00- $20000.00