(t) CHINA. Shaanxi Caoding. Provincial Trough Ingots. Silver 5 Tael Local Tax ingot, ND. Graded "MS 62" by GBCA Grading Company.
cf. BMC-Class XLII Group G # 512. Weight: 183.8 gms. "San Yuan Shu Lu" (Sanyuan County, name: Zhu Lu), added stamp "Gong Gu Ju" (Bureau of Assessment). This nicely preserved little ingot boasts a strong initial stamp with bold characters, while the added stamp is somewhat muddled with a slightly obscured inscription. The surfaces display a pleasing mottled slate gray and argent patina with plenty of remaining luster in the protected areas and minor earthen deposits. This type is seldom encountered with additional added stamps and should be considered SCARCE. Wholly original looking with interesting characteristics, this handsome example is sure to catch the attention of advanced collectors from this series.
Ex: Chen Family Collection (Stated on holder)

Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00

陜西省三原朱祿 5 兩槽錠。地方課稅錠。
重183.8 克。"三原朱禄"，"公估局"。保存佳，原印清晰而深刻，後印則較模糊，部分字體不清。點狀石灰色調，銀色包漿，光澤充沛，輕微積土。少見帶後打戳記的版別，實屬 珍罕 。天然品相，饒有趣味，就連資深藏家亦會傾心。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $27.75 / maximum $538.40). On July 27, 2022, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector’s items of Russian Federation or Republic of Belarus origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 35% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $27.75 / maximum $538.40), at time of printing and subject to change. Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.