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People's Republic - China National Tea Corporation Pair of "Tea Money" Bricks ND (c. 1975-1985),
1) "Tea Money" Brick of 39 Ounces - UNC. 237x187x23mm. 1112.4gm.
2) "Tea Money" Brick of 39.7 Ounces - AU/UNC (Minor Gritting). 237x188x24mm. 1126.2gm
Mitch-4144, Opitz-pg. 339 (second piece illustrated). The front is divided into 3 panels, the top containing 6 stars; the center displays a gate flanked by two plants on either side, a star is in the upper arch, the bottom panel reads: "Zhongguo Chaye Gongsi" (China National Tea Corporation) in the top row, and "Zhaoliqiao Zhuancha Chang Zhizao" (Made by the Zhaoliqiao Brick Tea Factory) / the back is perforated into 16 panels, each with an endless knot containing the number 88.
An interesting group of more modern bricks, likely to serve as the basis for a budding collection. While Mr. Opitz has noted that the Communist-produced 'gate' types were first introduced after 1949, Ken Bressett has written that the bricks displaying 8 characters in the bottom row are of later production for sale as novelty items and use as consumable tea. Sold as is, no returns.
From the Charles J. Opitz Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-people-s-republic-china-national-tea-corporation-pair-of-tea-money-bricks-nd-c-1975-1985-t/a/3084-31024.s?type=CoinArchives3084
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 500-700 USD
People's Republic - China National Tea Corporation Pair of "Tea Money" Bricks ND (c. 1975-1985),
1) "Tea Money" Brick of 39 Ounces - UNC. 237x187x23mm. 1112.4gm.
2) "Tea Money" Brick of 39.7 Ounces - AU/UNC (Minor Gritting). 237x188x24mm. 1126.2gm
Mitch-4144, Opitz-pg. 339 (second piece illustrated). The front is divided into 3 panels, the top containing 6 stars; the center displays a gate flanked by two plants on either side, a star is in the upper arch, the bottom panel reads: "Zhongguo Chaye Gongsi" (China National Tea Corporation) in the top row, and "Zhaoliqiao Zhuancha Chang Zhizao" (Made by the Zhaoliqiao Brick Tea Factory) / the back is perforated into 16 panels, each with an endless knot containing the number 88.
An interesting group of more modern bricks, likely to serve as the basis for a budding collection. While Mr. Opitz has noted that the Communist-produced 'gate' types were first introduced after 1949, Ken Bressett has written that the bricks displaying 8 characters in the bottom row are of later production for sale as novelty items and use as consumable tea. Sold as is, no returns.
From the Charles J. Opitz Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-people-s-republic-china-national-tea-corporation-pair-of-tea-money-bricks-nd-c-1975-1985-t/a/3084-31024.s?type=CoinArchives3084
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 500-700 USD