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August 2017 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 14-16 Aug 2017
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CHINA. Sinkiang. Xinjiang Yuanbao Chinese Turkestan Principal Ingot. 50 Tael Local Tax Ingot, ND.
1780.68 gms. BMC-Class-XVI, Group A #111. Face of ingot stamped twice vertically "Dao Yan" (Circuit Inspector) and once horizontally with Turki inscription "Smith Ahmad at the Pasha's Office". Although similar in style and manufacture to the Hubei Ersibao (Class XIII) ingots, the Sinkiang ingots are clearly a class of their own. Aside from the use of multiple languages, they are cast from a smaller mold with narrow sides which causes them to be smaller and broader at the base. Minor surface marks with well applied and clearly defined stamps. Attractive slate grey tone. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $8000.00- $10000.00
1780.68 gms. BMC-Class-XVI, Group A #111. Face of ingot stamped twice vertically "Dao Yan" (Circuit Inspector) and once horizontally with Turki inscription "Smith Ahmad at the Pasha's Office". Although similar in style and manufacture to the Hubei Ersibao (Class XIII) ingots, the Sinkiang ingots are clearly a class of their own. Aside from the use of multiple languages, they are cast from a smaller mold with narrow sides which causes them to be smaller and broader at the base. Minor surface marks with well applied and clearly defined stamps. Attractive slate grey tone. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $8000.00- $10000.00