Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2019 Hong Kong Auction - Online Sess. 22 Aug 2019
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CHINA. Cash Swords (2 Pieces), ND (ca. 1908). VERY FINE.
14.5 in. x 3.5 in. Possibly produced during the final years of the Qing Dynasty as none of the attached coins appears to be later than Emperor Guangxu. An interesting item that used quite a wide range of Cash issues from various rulers including Qianlong (1735-96), Jiaqing (1796-1820), Daoguang (1820-50), Xianfeng (1850-61) and Guangxu (1875-1908). The tang of the sword is wrapped in what appears to be contemporary news print. Some are quite nice while others are quite worn. Some have minor earthen deposits, verdigris, corrosion and/or may have other defects. A neat item clearly of vintage manufacture sure to excite the specialist.
14.5 in. x 3.5 in. Possibly produced during the final years of the Qing Dynasty as none of the attached coins appears to be later than Emperor Guangxu. An interesting item that used quite a wide range of Cash issues from various rulers including Qianlong (1735-96), Jiaqing (1796-1820), Daoguang (1820-50), Xianfeng (1850-61) and Guangxu (1875-1908). The tang of the sword is wrapped in what appears to be contemporary news print. Some are quite nice while others are quite worn. Some have minor earthen deposits, verdigris, corrosion and/or may have other defects. A neat item clearly of vintage manufacture sure to excite the specialist.
Also, included is a second sword of late 20th Century reproductions in the name of Emperor Jiaqing. These are all modern machine struck copies as this technology did not exist in China before 1898, which is about 78 years after this emperor ruled. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
Estimate: $100.00- $150.00