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Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

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LOT 87

Lot 87

Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty

Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
Lot 87 Details
Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty

Each formerly a silver coin mounted as a dish with bamboo borders, four coins Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908), two coins Xuantong mark and period (1908-1911)
dishes diameter 3.3" — 8.5 cm.
11.3 oz. — 351 grams
Wai Kee silver marks

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $984
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
  • Six Silver Dishes, Late Qing Dynasty
Provenance:

Lots 82-88: Chinese Export Silver from the Estate of Aage Ramussen, Denmark
Aage Rasmussen was a marine engineer from Aarhus Denmark and worked with the East Asiatic Company in China from the early 20th century until he died in Shanghai in 1939. His wife and two children did not leave China until 1949. The silver pieces were passed down through the family to the current owners who reside in British Columbia.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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