Heritage Auctions

Auction 3077  –  5 - 6 December 2019

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3077

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 05.12.2019, from 3:00 AM CET
Part 2: Fr, 06.12.2019, from 7:00 AM CET
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Description

A. V. Shvetsov & Sons (Shun Feng) "Tea Money" Brick of 38 Ounces ND (c. 1862/4-1917) AU, Opitz-pg. 341 (this piece illustrated). 238x182x22mm. 1078.4gm. Perforated into 8 panels, each with two crested birds seated on branches above A.C.Ш. monogram (for Alexei Shvetsov & Sons), with C as horseshoe, the company's trademark / perforated into 8 panels, each with 03 in decorated circle, ЧИСТЫЙ ЦЕЙЛОНСКIЙ (Pure Ceylon [Tea]) above, and TOPГOBЫЙ ДОМЪ (Trade 'House'?) А.В.ШВЕЦОВЪиС-Я (A. V. Shvetsov & Co.) below. Four imitation screws around inner four panels. The edge displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. Virtually as-made, some minor gritting along the edges and on the highpoints in several panels.

HID09801242017

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Price realized 3'600 USD
Starting price 150 USD
Estimate 300 USD
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