(t) CHINA. Guangdong Fangcaoding. Provincial Square Trough Ingots. Silver 9.5 Tael Local Tax Ingot, Year 14 (1888). Graded AU 53 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
BMC-Class LVIII Group A. Weight: 361.6 gms. "五川县" (Wuchuan County), "光绪十四年" (Guangxu era 14th Year), "三月银匠王大光" (3rd Month, Silversmith: Wang Daguang). This decently preserved example displays light attractive gray with richer coloration throughout. The stamps are mostly complete with easily read inscriptions. A handsome example of the type with much originality.

光緒十四年廣東省方槽9.5兩砝碼銀錠。
重361.6克。"五川縣"、"光緒十四年"、"三月銀匠王大光"。狀態不俗，淺灰色包漿悅目，局部色澤更深。 戳記大致完整，銘文清晰易辨。品相俊俏，極具原始風味。 (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: $2000.00 - $3000.00