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China, a group of large size (c.50mms) amulets or charms, probably modern manufactured issues, several with rulers names but many with pictorial reverses, (6) with artifical dark blue-green patina, one coin, Tianxia Taiping issue 48mm, with the reverse: obv. Shi Zong (1723-1735) obverse and Tian Xia Tai Ping (Heaven below Great Peace - Peace on earth. Mostly very fine. (12)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
China, large giant bronze horse charms (2), one with two characters and horse on one side (108mm), and with four characters on reverse, in the style as currency with 'tong bao' = currency in the name of Chong Zhen, a modern piece struck cast with that name, (cf.TFP 1791) (Illustrated); another 123 mms, with a horse each side and the same two characters on each side. Very fine or better and rare types. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
China, various Coins, fantasy items and charms or amulets, one a large 53mm, obv. text, rev. dragons both side of hole, (Zhong quo hua qiam 385 [p.93]), (Illustrated), another similar 55mm, based on issue of Emp. Sheng Zu (1662-1722), obv. Kang Xi tong bao, rev. two dragons clock wise around (Zhong quo hua qiam 1363 [p.289] illustrated; others as enlarged issues of Sun Kewang of Qing rebels (Hartill 21.14) (2, one illustrated); others fantasy 1000 value (Cf.Hartill 22.71), (2); Wen Tsung (cf. Hartill 1534); others large issues as fantasies (10). Mostly fine - very fine, interesting group, (17)
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
China, uniface early cash type in bronze; charm, multiple cash type. Fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $250
Passed in
China, charms, a group of interesting charms, mostly of pictorial type; one 107mm polished brass with obv. Zheng Di tong bao around (correct virtue), rev. dragon and peacock with sun symbol, (No.1390 Zhong guo hua qiam [Zhong]); another similar smaller 55mm, copper (cf.No.1358 and 1314 Zhong); another with ring support brass heart shape 48x48mm (No.2053 Zhong) (Illustrated); another in brass 64mm obv. Hong Wu tong bao, rev. monk under tree, animals (horse, sheep, buffalo etc), (No.1387 Zhong) (illustrated); another 53mm, obv. Fu shou kwang ninh, rev. complex animals; another 56mm, with two edge holes for stringing, Lo Tzu talisman, obv. bearing the incantation of the Lord Above in a rectangular field, circular centre hole, rev. Lo Tzu and disciples etc, (cf.Thierry p.12 illustration); Horse charm, uniface 31mm, obv. horse left, (No.1872 Zhong) (illustrated); another three charms cast together with extra edge holes for hanging (illustrated); others (7), one with cast few symbols, others like cash coins as two lots of 3 from Spink-Taisei coin auction (lot 61) and Singapore Coin Auctions (lot (1098) on original lot cards. Fine - good very fine, some rare. (15)
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
China, charms, a small group of anonymous charms, last two with support attachments, one pilgrims greeted at temple/warrior fighting dragon (No.44 Zhong guo hua qian; Mitchiner 4220) (illustrated); another dragon/Phoenix and flowers (No 39 Zhong quo hua qiam) (illustrated); another two fish in centre both sides (ex Heyde Collection); cockeral with figure below (ex Heyde Collection). Fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
China, charms, a variety of round charms featuring health against sickness (3), with reverse of tiger, snake, scorpion etc, diameter 38-44mm, (cf.No.1620 Tong guo hua qian, and Mitchiner 4211, illustrated), together with smaller charms of the same theme, etc all described on descriptive page. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
China, charms, a variety of round charms mostly with support attachments (6) others (4) with central holes, mostly round, all are featuring a theme of student success, (5) charms are very similar (diameter 40x55mm), (cf.No.2087, 2093, 2099 Tong guo hua qian, some with god of life and deer illustrated with different central symbols or text), others with diameter 40-55 mm, together with other charms of the same theme, etc all described on descriptive pages (2). Fine - very fine. (10)
Estimate $200
SOLD $900
China, charms, a group of round charms, three with support attachments, mostly with round central holes, all are featuring an astrological theme most with Zodiac symbols, many of the charms are similar (diameter 44mm), range of 39-54mms, (cf.No.1490 - 1492, Tong guo hua qian (one illustrated), Schjoth 74, two types one illustrated), most circular Zodiac names and symbols and reverse with 8 trigram symbols and Chinese characters, most with Chinese characters both sides, a few with figures and animals, all described on a descriptive page. Fine - very fine. (11)
Estimate $250
SOLD $850
China, charms, a group of round charms, one with support attachment, mostly with square central holes, all are featuring a coin like inscription, noted rulers from various dynasties to the Ch'ing Dynasty; Tartar, ruler Tai Ho (1201-8) sun and moon reverse another tortoise crane etc; (2 one illustrated), Ming Dynasty, Cheng Te (1506-1521) (2) (36 and 48mm illustrated) reverse dragon (illustrated) and Phoenix, others include Ch'ing Dynsty, Shun Chih (1644-1661), value 50, Kiang su (Burger Pl.9) (Illustrated); all described on a descriptive page. Fine - very fine. (11)
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
China, charms, a group of round charms, two with support attachments, others wih magic writing (11) mostly with round central holes, all are featuring a theme of incantations against demons, many of the charms are similar (diameter 44mm), range of 36-61mms, (cf.No.1590, 1629, 2099 Tong guo hua qian, Thierry 95 [2], Schjoth 92, two types illustrated), most with rows of Chinese characters both sides, some with figures and animals, others with diameter 40-55 mm (one illustrated, Thierry p.11), together with other charms with the same theme, etc all described on descriptive pages (2). Fine - very fine. (16)
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,800
China, charms, a variety of mostly round featuring Long life with riches and honours issues, 3 with attached supports for wearing, all with different reverses one with dragon and phoenix another with oblong shape (No.2115 Tong guo hua qian, illustrated), one with characters both sides (Mitchiner 4203) (illustrated), together with smaller charms of the same theme, etc all mostly described on descriptive pages (2). Fine - very fine. (18)
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,000
China, charms, a group of mostly small round charms, two with support attachments, mostly with square central holes, all are featuring a coin type similar inscription, noted rulers from various dynasties from the Wang Mang period to the late Ch'ing Dynasty; noted Ming Tao Pan Liang, Wang Mang, Wu Shu; Ming Dynasty, Cheng Te (1506-1521) (2) (22mm illustrated) others include Ch'ing Dynasty (5), several machine made modern charms, others cast as game tokens (one illustrated 48mm), others with sexual love positions (2, one illustrated, both 40mm); all described on two descriptive pages. Fine - very fine. (22)
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round inscriptional charm with round hole, 53mm, in bronze, (38.30 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. similar, each side with additional squares of 5 circles in each corner on both sides, (Zhong guo hua qian No.311). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with square hole, 47mm, in bronze, (18.19 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. various objects around, (Zhong guo hua qian No.410). Fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round inscriptional charm with round hole, 42mm, in bronze, (16.21 g), ob. and rev. inscription circular around with 10 characters on both sides, (Zhong guo hua qian No.923). Nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
China, Ching Dynasty, large cash type charms, one phoenix, dragon rev. type, other two, one animals, other humans either side of a fountain. Very fine or better. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with round hole, 48mm, in bronze, (19.22 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. two dragons facing each other, (Zhong guo hua qian No.280). Very fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with square hole, 53mm, in bronze, (35.84 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. various animals around, (Zhong guo hua qian No.373). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty or earlier, uncertain emperor, round cash inscriptional charm with square hole, 54mm, in bronze, (28.32 g), obv. inscription reading around, in seal script, rev. bird and snake facing each other, (Zhong guo hua qian No.423). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, (Ch'ing) Dynasty, charm, in brass, legend reads 'May the wrath of the god of thunder destroy the devils and send down purity, May bogies be killed and thus free us from evil influences and keep us eternally safe! Receive this command from T'ai shang lao chun (Lao Tzu) and let it be executed as fast as lu Ling (a famous runner in Mu Tang's time 10th century B.C.)' diameter 46mm, (16.22 g), obv. inscription, rev. old man and other symbols, (cf.Sch. 92, (Zhong guo hua qian No.1350). Fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with round hole, 44mm, in bronze, (19.82 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. deer below symbol above, (Zhong guo hua qian No.323). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round inscriptional charm with round/square hole, 53mm, in bronze, (30.29 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. similar, each side with four characters, (Zhong guo hua qian No.965). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with round hole, 33mm, in bronze, (6.57 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. two dragons facing each other, (Zhong guo hua qian No.1124). Good fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with square hole, 36mm, in bronze, (12.04 g), obv. inscription reading around, rev. horse and rider to left (Zhong guo hua qian No.1311). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round cash inscriptional charm with square hole, 38mm, in bronze, (16.45 g), obv. inscription reading 'Cheng (Zheng) to tong bao', rev. the eight diagrams of Fu Hsi and corresponding Chinese characters', (Zhong guo hua qian No.1360 [for obverse] and 1490 [for reverse]). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round inscriptional charm with square hole, 58mm, in bronze, (33.67 g), obv. inscription reading of four characters around, rev. dragon and snakelike creature, (Zhong guo hua qian No.1350). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
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China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round religious inscriptional charm with round hole, 40mm, (15.69 g), obv. inscription reading 'May the wrath of the God of Thunder destroy the devils and send down purity! May bogies be killed and thus free us from evil influences and keep us eternally safe! Receive this command from T'ai-shang lao-chun (ie Lao Tzu) and let it be executed as fast as Lu Ling', rev. the eight diagrams of Fu Hsi and corresponding Chinese characters, (Zhong guo hua qian No.1639, p.376, Schjoth 92). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the 19th century, round figurative charm with square hole, 58mm, in bronze, (44.97 g), obv. four warlike figures on obverse, rev. plain, (Zhong guo hua qian No.-). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
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China, charms, a small group of mostly modern charms all with open square centres, one obv. with characters "Zheng De tong bao" wth rev. Dragon and Phoenix pictorial type (49mm) (No.1315 Zhong guo hua qiam, Thierry 174) (illustrated); another two similar with same rev. but different obv. characters; four others cash size (25mm), two with dragon reverse, others modern copies using Ch'ing rulers obverse. Fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130