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Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 40

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationPO Box 7386, Santa Rosa, California, 95407, United States

Auction Details

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
Session A | 09:00 PDT | Lots 1-338 | Ancient & Islamic Part I
Session B | 14:00 PDT | Lots 339-984 | Islamic Part II & India
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
Session C | 09:00 PDT | Lots 985-1284 | China
Session D | 14:00 PDT | Lots 1285-1989 | World Coins
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021
Session E | 10:00 PDT | Lots 1990-3100 | Internet Session
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UNITED STATES: LOT of 26 silver dollars & Masonic tokens1801 - UNITED STATES: LOT of 26 silver dollars & Masonic tokens
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UNITED STATES:LOT of 26 silver dollars and Masonic tokens: Silver dollars (13, 12 Morgans and one Peace) and Masonic pieces (13, including 5 lodge tok
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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UNITED STATES:LOT of 28 bronze medals for the East Aftican Wild Life Society1802 - UNITED STATES:LOT of 28 bronze medals for the East Aftican Wild Life Society
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UNITED STATES:LOT of 28 bronze medals for the East Aftican Wild Life Society by Anthony Jones for the Franklin Mint, 15 different animals featured wit
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Start Price : 220.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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UNITED STATES:LOT of 46 U.S. type coins and one medal1803 - UNITED STATES:LOT of 46 U.S. type coins and one medal
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UNITED STATES:LOT of 46 U.S. type coins and one medal, including ½ cents (2), large cent (1), small cents (6), 2-cent pieces (1), 3-cent silve
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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VENEZUELA: Republic, AR 5 bolivares, 1935. PCGS MS651804 - VENEZUELA: Republic, AR 5 bolivares, 1935. PCGS MS65
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VENEZUELA: Republic, AR 5 bolivares, 1935, Y-24, a wonderful quality example! PCGS graded MS65.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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AUSTRALIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR florin, 1910. EF1805 - AUSTRALIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR florin, 1910. EF
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AUSTRALIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR florin, 1910, KM-21, one-year type, EF.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: LOT of 57 coins1806 - AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: LOT of 57 coins
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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: LOT of 57 coins of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and New Guinea from George V to Elizabeth II: Australia: 21, including 13
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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COOK ISLANDS: LOT of 54 proof coins1807 - COOK ISLANDS: LOT of 54 proof coins
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COOK ISLANDS: LOT of 54 coins (6 sets & 13 singles), all Proof, Sets: KM-PS1 1972 7-coin set (2), PS3 1973 7-coin set*, PS5 1974 9-coin twin set...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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FIJI: LOT of 72 pre-decimal coins (16 silver)1808 - FIJI: LOT of 72 pre-decimal coins (16 silver)
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FIJI: LOT of 72 pre-decimal coins (16 silver) from George V to Elizabeth II, including florin: 1937, 1941, 1942-S, 1943-S (2), and 1964; shilling: 193
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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GERMAN NEW GUINEA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 10 pfennig, 1894. PCGS MS641809 - GERMAN NEW GUINEA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 10 pfennig, 1894. PCGS MS64
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GERMAN NEW GUINEA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 10 pfennig, 1894, KM-3, J-703, Deutsche Neuguinea-Compagnie issue, bird of paradise on a bough, PCGS grad
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR 1/2 dollar (hapalua), 1883. EF1810 - HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR 1/2 dollar (hapalua), 1883. EF
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HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR ½ dollar (hapalua), 1883, KM-6, nearly EF, attractive toning. Dies engraved by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR dollar (akahi dala), 1883. VF1811 - HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR dollar (akahi dala), 1883. VF
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HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR dollar (akahi dala), 1883, KM-7, VF, attractive toning. Dies engraved by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the Un
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Estimate : 200.00 - 240.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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HAWAII: SET of regular issue coinage 1847 & 18831812 - HAWAII: SET of regular issue coinage 1847 & 1883
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HAWAII:SET of Hawaii regular issue coinage, all dated 1883 except the cent (1847, Medcalf & Russell-2CC-5, 13 berries), a well-matched set, gene...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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TOKELAU ISLAND: LOT of 34 Proof silver coins1813 - TOKELAU ISLAND: LOT of 34 Proof silver coins
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TOKELAU ISLAND: LOT of 34 Proof silver coins, with 7 $1 of 1978 (incl. one graded PR68 DCAM by PCGS), 16 of 1979, 8 of 1980, 2 of 1982, and a $5 of 19
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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ANCIENT: ASSYRIA: AE ring, ca. 800 BC. F1814 - ANCIENT: ASSYRIA: AE ring, ca. 800 BC. F
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ANCIENT: ASSYRIA: AE ring, ca. 800 BC, 58 x 49mm, plus 6 ancient beads used as money in the Levant, secured on display card, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Co
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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ANCIENT: EGYPT: LOT of 3 ancient scarabs1815 - ANCIENT: EGYPT: LOT of 3 ancient scarabs
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ANCIENT: EGYPT: LOT of 3 ancient scarabs, made from blue faience and bone, measuring between 14mm and 18mm; retail value $200, lot of 3 pieces, ex Cha
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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ANCIENT: GAUL: AE axe head1816 - ANCIENT: GAUL: AE axe head
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ANCIENT: GAUL: AE axe head, Optiz pg. 21 (plate example), Quig. pg. 276, ca. 1000BC, Bronze Age socketed axe from Normandy, attractive patina, VF, ex
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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ANCIENT: GREECE: AE figurine (43.52g). VF1817 - ANCIENT: GREECE: AE figurine (43.52g). VF
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ANCIENT: GREECE: AE figurine (43.52g), bronze ox, circa 800 BC, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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ANCIENT: LOT of 11 ancient arrowheads1818 - ANCIENT: LOT of 11 ancient arrowheads
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ANCIENT:LOT of 8 bronze, 2 iron, and 1 bone arrowheads, including seven bronze ones from Zhou to Han Dynasty of ancient China; Opitz p.16 (plate examp
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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ANCIENT: LOT of 4 bronze arrowheads1819 - ANCIENT: LOT of 4 bronze arrowheads
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ANCIENT:LOT of 4 pieces of ancient arrowheads, 96mm, 88mm, 57mm, 77mm, of various shapes, one reportedly from Smyrna, encrusted, retail value $150, l
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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AFRICA: AE ornamental bracelet (498g)1820 - AFRICA: AE ornamental bracelet (498g)
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AFRICA: AE ornamental bracelet (498g), 95 x 95 x 23mm, diamond-shaped exterior with intricate hand-carved patterns, very fine workmanship, a very old
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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AFRICA: AE ornamental bracelet (737g)1821 - AFRICA: AE ornamental bracelet (737g)
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AFRICA: AE ornamental bracelet (737g), 99 x 85 x 27mm, diamond-shaped exterior with decorative patterns, a very old and hefty specimen, VF, ex Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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AFRICA: AE ring (237g)1822 - AFRICA: AE ring (237g)
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AFRICA: AE ring (237g), 91mm, attached with three small balls, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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AFRICA: brass bracelet1823 - AFRICA: brass bracelet
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AFRICA: brass bracelet, Opitz pg.280 (plate), 92mm, with ornate engraved markings from the Bidda tribe in Nigeria, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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AFRICA: elephant hair gold ring (0.41g), 17th to 19th century1824 - AFRICA: elephant hair gold ring (0.41g), 17th to 19th century
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AFRICA: elephant hair gold ring (0.41g), 17th to 19th century, made with elephant tail hair wrapped in gold, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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AFRICA: pewter ornamental bracelet (365g)1825 - AFRICA: pewter ornamental bracelet (365g)
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AFRICA: pewter ornamental bracelet (365g), 94 x 94 x 27mm, diamond-shaped exterior with intricate hand-carved patterns, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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AFRICA: ring knife (45.28g)1826 - AFRICA: ring knife (45.28g)
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AFRICA: ring knife (45.28g), 105 x 98mm, circular blade wrapped in leather, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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AFRICA: trade bead necklace1827 - AFRICA: trade bead necklace
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AFRICA: trade bead necklace, string of African chevron beads, the classic 4-layer "rosetta" beads, with 21 large blue, white and red beads...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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AFRICA: zappozap axe1828 - AFRICA: zappozap axe
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AFRICA: zappozap axe, Opitz p.382, 15" x 9 1/2 " in dimensions, with ornate wrought-iron blade connected to a club-like wooden handle clad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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AFRICA: LOT of 3 brass bracelets1829 - AFRICA: LOT of 3 brass bracelets
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AFRICA:LOT of 3 pieces of brass tribal bracelets, 75mm, 78mm, 94mm, all with varying degrees of ornamentation, retail value $200, lot of 3 items, ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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BURMA: LOT of 2 opium weights1830 - BURMA: LOT of 2 opium weights
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BURMA: LOT of 2 cast bronze opium weights, both bird-type with conical base, weighing 322g and 148g respectively, average quality examples, lot of 2 i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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BURMA: brass bead necklace1831 - BURMA: brass bead necklace
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BURMA: brass bead necklace, 15.50cm, old Chin State tribal necklace with several blue beads at ends, 39" length, a very interesting and usual p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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BURUNDI: shell pendant (45.15g)1832 - BURUNDI: shell pendant (45.15g)
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BURUNDI: shell pendant (45.15g), 57mm in diameter, semicircular shell worn by women at the neck, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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BURUNDI: shell pendant (52.47g). VF1833 - BURUNDI: shell pendant (52.47g). VF
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BURUNDI: shell pendant (52.47g), 88mm in diameter, crescent-shaped pendant worn by women at the neck, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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CAMEROUN: LOT of 8 pieces of "dice money"1834 - CAMEROUN: LOT of 8 pieces of "dice money"
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CAMEROUN: LOT of 8 oval-shaped pieces of "dice money" made in the 19th century from elma tree nuts (30-40mm in length), Opitz p.131, all p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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CONGO: AE collar money (505g). VF1835 - CONGO: AE collar money (505g). VF
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CONGO: AE collar money (505g), Opitz p.115, ca. 27cm, large open circle with various decorative patterns, made by the Teke people (Bateke) near Kinsha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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CONGO: brass ridged crescent (507g). VF1836 - CONGO: brass ridged crescent (507g). VF
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CONGO: brass ridged crescent (507g), Opitz p.124 (plate example), 225 x 40mm, semicircular bar with ridged exterior, likely over 100 years old, used l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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ETHIOPIA: AR wedding ring (22.73g). VF1837 - ETHIOPIA: AR wedding ring (22.73g). VF
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ETHIOPIA: AR wedding ring (22.73g), Opitz p. 276 (plate example), 28 x 12mm, diamond-shaped exterior decorated with intricate inlay, traditionally wor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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ETHIOPIA: LOT of 3 large silver "beads"1838 - ETHIOPIA: LOT of 3 large silver "beads"
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ETHIOPIA: LOT of 3 large walnut-shaped silver "beads", Opitz p.63-64, each ca. 45mm long, weighing an average of 27g, composed of two sold...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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ETHIOPIA: LOT of 4 large silver "beads"1839 - ETHIOPIA: LOT of 4 large silver "beads"
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ETHIOPIA:LOT of 4 large silver "beads" made by Jewish silversmiths, Optiz p.63-64, 32-40mm in diameter, likely made in the late 19th centu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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EUROPE: AE axe head1840 - EUROPE: AE axe head
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EUROPE: AE axe head, Quiggin fig.123, 98mm, Bronze Age ribbed socketed axe-head, likely nearly 3,000 years old, cast from a copper-tin alloy in a soph
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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EUROPE: trade bead necklace1841 - EUROPE: trade bead necklace
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EUROPE: trade bead necklace, ca. 67cm in circumference, string of 29 pieces of 5-layer Chevron, Rosetta or Star beads, the largest bead 24 x 16mm, pos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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GHANA: brass gold weight1842 - GHANA: brass gold weight
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GHANA: brass gold weight, 47mm, Akan goldweight in the shape of a turtle, EF, R, ex Charles Opitz Collection. Akan goldweights (locally known as mr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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GHANA: LOT of 2 brass Akan goldweights1843 - GHANA: LOT of 2 brass Akan goldweights
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GHANA:LOT of 2 brass Akan goldweights in the shape of bells made by the lost wax method, most of these gold weights are in the form of people or anima
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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GILBERT ISLANDS (KIRIBATI): LOT of 4 "to-uba" shell money1844 - GILBERT ISLANDS (KIRIBATI): LOT of 4 "to-uba" shell money
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GILBERT ISLANDS (KIRIBATI): LOT of 4 pieces of "to-uba" shell money (conus eburneus) produced around 1800, all four set in display card, l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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GILBERT ISLANDS (KIRIBATI): LOT of 3 "to-uba" shell money1845 - GILBERT ISLANDS (KIRIBATI): LOT of 3 "to-uba" shell money
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GILBERT ISLANDS (KIRIBATI): LOT of 3 pieces of "to-uba" shell money (conus eburneus) produced around 1800, all three set in custom Capitol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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INDONESIA: BORNEO: coral bead blanket (195.50g). EF1846 - INDONESIA: BORNEO: coral bead blanket (195.50g). EF
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INDONESIA: BORNEO: coral bead blanket (195.50g), 30 x 28cm, tentacled head in white facing in center, with smaller head in yellow facing below, flanke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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INDONESIA: BORNEO: LOT of 2 Dayak brass earrings1847 - INDONESIA: BORNEO: LOT of 2 Dayak brass earrings
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INDONESIA: BORNEO:LOT of 2 Dayak brass large hanging earrings with dragon design, pair of 2 items, ex Charles Opitz Collection. The Dayak are one o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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INDONESIA: BORNEO: shell ring bracelet. F1848 - INDONESIA: BORNEO: shell ring bracelet. F
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INDONESIA: BORNEO: shell ring bracelet, well worn, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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INDONESIA: FLORES ISLAND: AR ornament set1849 - INDONESIA: FLORES ISLAND: AR ornament set
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INDONESIA: FLORES ISLAND: AR ornament set, Opitz p.135, consisting of 3 silver earrings from Flores Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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INDONESIA: FLORES ISLAND: pale gold earrings1850 - INDONESIA: FLORES ISLAND: pale gold earrings
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INDONESIA: FLORES ISLAND: pale gold earrings, Opitz pg. 135/36 (plate), locally known as olaewa or wea wunu wona, used as a engagement gift and also a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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INDONESIA: JAVA: brass ornament set1851 - INDONESIA: JAVA: brass ornament set
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INDONESIA: JAVA: brass ornament set, consisting of 1 bronze buckle & 4 earrings ca. 14th-16th century, secured on display plaque, lot of 5 items...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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INDONESIA: JAVA: brass ornament set1852 - INDONESIA: JAVA: brass ornament set
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INDONESIA: JAVA: brass ornament set, consisting of 1 bronze bracelet & 4 earrings, ca. 14th-16th century, secured on display plaque, lot of 5 it...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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INDONESIA: JAVA: LOT of 2 java beads ca. 1000 A.D1853 - INDONESIA: JAVA: LOT of 2 java beads ca. 1000 A.D
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INDONESIA: JAVA:LOT of 2 java beads circa 1000 A.D., 1 ¾" x 1 ¾" very old patina, multi-color stripes, lot of 2 items, VF, R, ex...
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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INDONESIA: JAVA: LOT of 4 bronze bracelets1854 - INDONESIA: JAVA: LOT of 4 bronze bracelets
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INDONESIA: JAVA:LOT of 4 bronze Javanese bracelets circa 14-16 centuries, all mounted on old card holders, a very unusual group, retail value $300, lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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INDONESIA: SUMBA & SUMBAWA: loda copper chain (175g)1855 - INDONESIA: SUMBA & SUMBAWA: loda copper chain (175g)
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INDONESIA: SUMBA & SUMBAWA: loda copper chain (175g), Opitz p.205, ca. 175 cm, made from intricately concatenated copper wires, used on Sumba an...
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Start Price : 260.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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INDONESIA: SUMBA: gilt tin mamuli earring (95.31g). EF1856 - INDONESIA: SUMBA: gilt tin mamuli earring (95.31g). EF
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INDONESIA: SUMBA: gilt tin mamuli earring (95.31g), Opitz p. 208 (plate example), ca. 105 x 110mm, hollow diamond-shaped body with key hole-shaped ope
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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INDONESIA: SUMBA: mamuli earring. EF1857 - INDONESIA: SUMBA: mamuli earring. EF
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INDONESIA: SUMBA: mamuli earring, 58mm, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection. Mamuli are precious metal ornaments of the Sumba people, Sumba, Indonesia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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INDONESIA: vintage coin doll1858 - INDONESIA: vintage coin doll
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INDONESIA:vintage coin doll from Bali, this piece presents a standing figure composed of Chinese cash coins of the Qing dynasty tied together with str
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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INDONESIA: vintage coin doll1859 - INDONESIA: vintage coin doll
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INDONESIA:vintage coin doll from Bali, this piece presents a standing figure composed of Chinese cash coins of the Qing dynasty tied together with str
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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INDONESIA: vintage coin doll1860 - INDONESIA: vintage coin doll
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INDONESIA:vintage coin doll from Bali, this piece presents a standing figure composed of Chinese cash coins of the Qing dynasty tied together with str
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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INDONESIA: vintage coin doll1861 - INDONESIA: vintage coin doll
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INDONESIA:vintage coin doll from Bali, this piece presents a standing figure composed of Chinese cash coins of the Qing dynasty tied together with str
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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INDONESIA: vintage coin doll1862 - INDONESIA: vintage coin doll
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INDONESIA:vintage coin doll from Bali, this piece presents a standing figure composed of Chinese cash coins of the Qing dynasty tied together with str
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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INDONESIA: LOT of 11 earrings & pendants1863 - INDONESIA: LOT of 11 earrings & pendants
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INDONESIA:LOT of 11 pieces of jewelry used in bridal transactions including Flores Island silver alloy 'taka' pendent (1), earrings (5), Tim...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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JAPAN: LOT of 3 ornamental sword guards (tsuba)1864 - JAPAN: LOT of 3 ornamental sword guards (tsuba)
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JAPAN:LOT of 3 pieces of ornamental sword guards (tsuba), 72mm, 77mm, 79mm, two iron and one bronze piece, average quality examples, retail value $250
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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KATANGA: AE cross money (785g). VF1865 - KATANGA: AE cross money (785g). VF
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KATANGA: AE cross money (785g), Opitz p.124 & Sigler p.17 (plate example), 24 x 22cm, so called "Katanga cross", produced circa 1750-1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS): tekaroro money1866 - KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS): tekaroro money
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KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS): tekaroro money, Opitz p.343, long string of bead money made from alternating black coconut husk discs and white conus shel
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS): tekaroro money (62.83g)1867 - KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS): tekaroro money (62.83g)
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KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS): tekaroro money (62.83g), Opitz p.343, ca. 90cm, composed of alternating white conus shell discs and black coconut shell di
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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KURDISTAN: silver-bronze ring (224g). VF1868 - KURDISTAN: silver-bronze ring (224g). VF
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KURDISTAN: silver-bronze ring (224g), 116 x 111 x 9mm, with bulbous ends and decorative patterns, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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LIBERIA: silver-bronze arm ring (63.29g). EF1869 - LIBERIA: silver-bronze arm ring (63.29g). EF
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LIBERIA: silver-bronze arm ring (63.29g), 89 x 79 x 5mm, with carved notches and square end knobs, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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MEXICO: LOT of 4 Aztec "bell money"1870 - MEXICO: LOT of 4 Aztec "bell money"
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MEXICO:LOT of 4 pieces of Aztec Indian "bell money" circa 1000-1500 A.D., oblong shaped bells, average quality examples, retail value $200...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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MICRONESIA: gau shell money1871 - MICRONESIA: gau shell money
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MICRONESIA: gau shell money, 77cm, shell necklace from Yap Island, 30" long string with whales tooth, graduated beads from 1/4" to 5/8&quo...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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MIDDLE-EAST: decorated knife1872 - MIDDLE-EAST: decorated knife
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MIDDLE-EAST: decorated knife, 300mm, Arab knife with bone handle and scabbard completely covered with colorful beads and cowrie shells, Arabic inscrip
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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NEW BRITAIN: birok "pig money" (4.46g). VF1873 - NEW BRITAIN: birok "pig money" (4.46g). VF
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NEW BRITAIN: birok "pig money" (4.46g), Opitz p.84, 56cm, made of small polished shell discs braided edge-to-edge together, the most elabo...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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NEW BRITAIN: shell disc (92.52g). VF1874 - NEW BRITAIN: shell disc (92.52g). VF
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NEW BRITAIN: shell disc (92.52g), Opitz p.298, 118 x 114mm, shaped and polished from a single large clam shell, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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NEW BRITAIN: shell money. VF1875 - NEW BRITAIN: shell money. VF
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NEW BRITAIN: shell money, Opitz p.298, consisting of three strings of polished shell beads, each measuring 149cm (53.91g), 136cm (44.38g), and 55cm (1
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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NIGERIA: AE coiled manilla (359g). EF1876 - NIGERIA: AE coiled manilla (359g). EF
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NIGERIA: AE coiled manilla (359g), Opitz p.215 (plate example), 140mm with a diameter of 80mm, thin-gauge twisted calabar coil (nja), ca. 19th century
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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NIGERIA: brass bangle1877 - NIGERIA: brass bangle
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NIGERIA: brass bangle, 84mm (3 1/4") in diameter, decorated at side ends, set on interesting old information card, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collect...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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NIGERIA: brass ring money (208g). VF1878 - NIGERIA: brass ring money (208g). VF
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NIGERIA: brass ring money (208g), Opitz p.278 (plate example), C-shaped ring measuring 95mm at the widest with enlarged ends, decorated with linear pa
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils1879 - NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils
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NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils, 78mm, large issue with 9 coils, likely made in Nigeria from the Cross River region in the 18-19th centuries, darkly pat
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils1880 - NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils
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NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils, 80mm, likely made in Nigeria from the Cross River region in the 18-19th Centuries, darkly patinated copper, VF, ex Char
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils (455.80g)1881 - NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils (455.80g)
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NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils (455.80g), 84mm, heavy issue with 3 thick coils, likely made in Nigeria from the Cross River region in the 18-19th centu
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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NIGERIA: iron purr-purr (83.02g). VF1882 - NIGERIA: iron purr-purr (83.02g). VF
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NIGERIA: iron purr-purr (83.02g), Opitz p.273, roughly 240 x 45mm, likely made in the 19th century, considered a currency bar and used as late as 1939
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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NIGERIA: rotl necklace1883 - NIGERIA: rotl necklace
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NIGERIA: rotl necklace, Opitz p.288, 240mm, necklace made from cowrie shells with two blue small trade beads, likely during the late 19th or early 20t
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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NORTH AFRICA: AR arm ring (24.03g). EF1884 - NORTH AFRICA: AR arm ring (24.03g). EF
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NORTH AFRICA: AR arm ring (24.03g), 62 x 40mm, decorated with an oval carnelian disc and intricate patterns all around, made in fine silver by the Ber
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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NORTH AFRICA: AR bracelet (146g). VF1885 - NORTH AFRICA: AR bracelet (146g). VF
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NORTH AFRICA: AR bracelet (146g), Opitz p. 277 (bottom right plate example), ca. 120mm & 25mm, hollow ring with elaborately decorated exterior, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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NORTH AFRICA: AR bracelet (380g). VF1886 - NORTH AFRICA: AR bracelet (380g). VF
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NORTH AFRICA: AR bracelet (380g), Opitz p. 277 (top left plate example), ca. 125mm & 25mm, hollow ring with elaborately decorated exterior with ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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PANAMA: SAN BLAS ISLANDS:. VF1887 - PANAMA: SAN BLAS ISLANDS:. VF
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PANAMA: SAN BLAS ISLANDS:pair of solid gold rings from the San Blas Islands made by the Kuna people, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: bilum bag. VF1888 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: bilum bag. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: bilum bag, Opitz pg. 83 (plate), a very old and small example, made from native fiber, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection. Chimbu Bi
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk1889 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk, 90mm, Papuan Highlands full circle boar's tusk nose ornament, collected in 1930 as part of the Kaake Collection in ...
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk & shell breast plate. VF1890 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk & shell breast plate. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk & shell breast plate, 46cm, Kubkain boar tusks with large scalloped shell and cowry shells, 18" length, these t...
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk (50.12g). VF1891 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk (50.12g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk (50.12g), Opitz p.87, ca. 90mm in diameter, fully circular, used for a variety of purposes from blood money to bride price
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk (57.45g). VF1892 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk (57.45g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk (57.45g), Opitz p.87, consisting of a pair of semicircular tusks (108mm & 98mm in diameter) affixed to a rattan hand...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk bracelet. EF1893 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk bracelet. EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusk bracelet, 112mm, made with pair of tusks, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusks. VF1894 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusks. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boar tusks, 18.50cm (7¼") wide, a personal decoration made of boars tusks and cowry shells and used as money, VF, R, ex ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boars tusk ornament. VF1895 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boars tusk ornament. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: boars tusk ornament, 95mm, with red cloth binding the tusks together, these types of 'personal decorations' were used as m...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: bone dagger (48.13g). VF1896 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: bone dagger (48.13g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: bone dagger (48.13g), 255mm, animal leg bone with one sharpened end, made ca. 1920's, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: clam shell ring. VF1897 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: clam shell ring. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: clam shell ring, 85mm, from Melawei on the Sepik River, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: conus shell necklace. EF1898 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: conus shell necklace. EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: conus shell necklace, 62mm plus length of cord, conus shell whorl attached to native fiber, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: cowry shell necklace. EF1899 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: cowry shell necklace. EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: cowry shell necklace, 100cm, necklace with tops of shells filed down, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga necklace1900 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga necklace
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga necklace, see Opitz pg.133/34, Kula pg. 23, 65cm (25½") in length, with plastic beads instead of shell beads, conus...
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Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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