Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Gold Leaf Money (4 Pieces), ND (ca. 20th century). Average Grade: FINE.
Weight: 8.6 gms. Upper two stamps: "Guang Shun De Ji"; Lower two stamps: "Shang Du Chi Jin"; Upper central stamp: "Yi Yuan"; Lower central stamp: "Chi Zu". An interesting gathering, all identical, of modern gold leaf sheets each with the same inscription in the same locations. The weights range from 1.94 gms to 2.36 gms and are all about 10 cm X 8 cm. Also, included is a folded piece of rice paper with multiple inscriptions and partials of red ink stamps that appears to have been issued with these pieces. Due to the fragile nature of these, all show significant signs of handling with crinkled surfaces, minor edge tears and flattened areas. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
Weight: 8.6 gms. Upper two stamps: "Guang Shun De Ji"; Lower two stamps: "Shang Du Chi Jin"; Upper central stamp: "Yi Yuan"; Lower central stamp: "Chi Zu". An interesting gathering, all identical, of modern gold leaf sheets each with the same inscription in the same locations. The weights range from 1.94 gms to 2.36 gms and are all about 10 cm X 8 cm. Also, included is a folded piece of rice paper with multiple inscriptions and partials of red ink stamps that appears to have been issued with these pieces. Due to the fragile nature of these, all show significant signs of handling with crinkled surfaces, minor edge tears and flattened areas. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder.
Estimate: $700 - $1000