(t) CHINA. Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding. Provincial Three Stamp Remittance Ingots. Silver 5 Tael Bank Ingot, ND. Graded "AU" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
cf. BMC-Class LXVI Group I # 836. Weight: 176.3 gms. "Zhu yu yuan hao hui hao wen yin" (Zhuyuyuan Bank, remittance bank fine silver), "Guan gong gu tong kan qi" (Checked by officail public assayer Tong), "Guan gong gu she kan qi" (Checked by official public assayer She). This nicely preserved example exhibits the characteristic deeply applied outer and central stamps with good definition of the calligraphy and minor earthen deposits. The added assay stamps are slight uneven with portions of the characters missing, though still easily read by the trained eye. This handsome representative offers a pleasing appearance with rich old cabinet patina sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $900.00- $1200.00