Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Sanchuo Jieding ("Three-Stamp Remittance") "Packsaddle" Sycee of 5-1/2 Taels ND (19th-20th Century), cf. Cribb-LXVI.I.884 (fragment), Assay mark F1. 57x33mm. 190.87gm. Cast at Chenyuanchang Bank, inspected by assayers Tong and She. Each of the three main stamps reads: "Chen Yuan Chang Hao Hui Hao Wen Yin" (Chenyuancheng Bank, remittance bank fine silver), Assay stamps read: "Guan Gong Gu Tong She Kan" (Inspected by official public assayers Tong and She). A clear target for the condition-minded collector, its aesthetic appeal bolstered by a strong rainbow of aged tones. The reverse displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.

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