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 the Opitz Collection. Virtually as-made, some minor gritting along the edges and on the highpoints in several panels. Ex. Charles J. Opitz Collection (Heritage Auction #3077, December 2019, Lot 38095)

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