Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2024 Hong Kong Auction 15-18 Apr 2024
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(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. Copper 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar) Pattern, ND (1897). Birmingham (Heaton) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Brown.
L&M-210C var. (silver); cf. K-66 (for general issue); KM-Pn4; cf. WS-0786-8 (for general issue). Plain edge. Undoubtedly an unrivaled and unparalleled specimen, this pattern striking in copper presents all the charm and grace imbued within the elegant engraving conducted at Birmingham's Heaton Mint, with expert care given to the design of the Chinese characters, English letters, "old style" dragon, and even scrollwork of the inner and outer borders. The copper planchet offers a deep brown hue with alluring aspects of cobalt and violet, while some enticing brilliance emanates from the fields, further engaging the ocular experience of the viewer. This exceedingly Choice trial is without any doubt an EXCESSIVELY RARE specimen at the very least. For the most advanced collectors of the Kiangnan series, vintage Chinese more broadly, or off-metal patterns and trials, this tantalizing example would top many lists, and would instantly elevate even the most prestigious of cabinets. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here.
From the KL Collection.
Estimate: $300000 - $500000
L&M-210C var. (silver); cf. K-66 (for general issue); KM-Pn4; cf. WS-0786-8 (for general issue). Plain edge. Undoubtedly an unrivaled and unparalleled specimen, this pattern striking in copper presents all the charm and grace imbued within the elegant engraving conducted at Birmingham's Heaton Mint, with expert care given to the design of the Chinese characters, English letters, "old style" dragon, and even scrollwork of the inner and outer borders. The copper planchet offers a deep brown hue with alluring aspects of cobalt and violet, while some enticing brilliance emanates from the fields, further engaging the ocular experience of the viewer. This exceedingly Choice trial is without any doubt an EXCESSIVELY RARE specimen at the very least. For the most advanced collectors of the Kiangnan series, vintage Chinese more broadly, or off-metal patterns and trials, this tantalizing example would top many lists, and would instantly elevate even the most prestigious of cabinets. To view all items from the KL Collection, click here.
From the KL Collection.
Estimate: $300000 - $500000