(t) CHINA. Beijing Shizuyinbao. Beijing City Pure Silver Ingots. Silver 10.25 Tael Ingot. Graded VF 35 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
BMC-Class XXII Group A. Weight: 382.0 gms. "(十足色)" (Pure quality) "匠德生" (Smith: De Sheng). This charming ingot exhibits mottled gray and slate patina with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. The stamp with the smiths name is mostly clear while the purity stamp is mostly obscured by two deep test cuts. A hole in the face from drilling is noted for accuracy. Despite its shortcomings a presentable example of the type.

北京萬聚號10.25兩銀錠。
重382.0克。"十足色"、"匠德生"。灰色與石板色包漿斑駁，底板輕微積土。 銀匠戳記大致清晰，純度戳記被兩處深試裁遮蓋。 正面有一鑽孔，特此說明。 瑕不掩瑜，仍具代表性。 (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 $31.67 / maximum $614.35). 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.

Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00