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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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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga necklace. VF1901 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga necklace. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga necklace, attractive necklace with one large egg cowry attached 2 3/4" x 1 1/4" diameter, a lovely example! VF, R, ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga shell necklace (43.66g). VF1902 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga shell necklace (43.66g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: doga shell necklace (43.66g), Opitz p.133, consisting of a large shell ring (ca. 66mm in diameter), attached to strings of coral bea
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: fine shell money (7.03g). VF1903 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: fine shell money (7.03g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: fine shell money (7.03g), small polished shell discs strung tightly on two strings, each measuring 65cm & 13cm in length, VF, ...
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: German trade bead necklace (65.99g). VF1904 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: German trade bead necklace (65.99g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: German trade bead necklace (65.99g), ca. 96cm, made of turquoise, white beads and small shells, strung together on woven string, cho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kin shell money1905 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kin shell money
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kin shell money, 20 x 10cm (7 3/4" x 4"), pearl oyster shell with woven neck band and gum on back of shell as made, VF, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kina shell money (313g). VF1906 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kina shell money (313g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kina shell money (313g), Opitz p.177, ca. 195 x 165mm, made from a single shell of the gold-lipped pearl oyster fashioned into a cre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kina shell money (419g). EF1907 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kina shell money (419g). EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: kina shell money (419g), Opitz p.177 (plate example), made from a single shell of the gold-lipped pearl oyster (ca. 195mm in diamete
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: mis shell money. EF1908 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: mis shell money. EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: mis shell money, Opitz p.223, SET of 4 types of mis money (lolot, pabang, kuwas, sili-uro) from Lihir Island near New Ireland, each
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: ndap shell money, VF1909 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: ndap shell money, VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA:Opitz pg. 236, 78mm, used on Rossel Island (Yela), VF, R, ex Charles Opitz Collection. Culturally and linguistically distinct from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: ndap shell money (15.58g). VF1910 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: ndap shell money (15.58g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: ndap shell money (15.58g), Opitz p.236 (plate example), ca. 46 x 50mm, used exclusively by men on Rossel Island (Yela), VF, R, ex Ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: omak sticks. VF1911 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: omak sticks. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: omak sticks, Opitz pg. 245 (plate example), 20cm (7 3/4") long plus cord, bamboo and fiber breastplate for males from the Hig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: sapi-sapi shell money. VF1912 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: sapi-sapi shell money. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: sapi-sapi shell money, strings of pink shell discs sewn overlapping onto plaited vegetable fibre, 21 pieces of 1" diameter sh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell money (3.57g). VF1913 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell money (3.57g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell money (3.57g), ca. 195mm, consisting of numerous small colorful shell and coral discs on a wire, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collecti
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace. VF1914 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace, 40cm (16") in length, 104 conus shell discs with a bailer shell pendant, each hand filed down for a flattened...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace (25.22g). VF1915 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace (25.22g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace (25.22g), ca. 48cm, large black shells with orange and gray small shells on woven circular band, acquired in Papua Ne
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace (99.09g). VF1916 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace (99.09g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell necklace (99.09g), Opitz p.116, consisting of a string of conus shell discs (ca. 31cm), strung together on woven string with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell ring (63.29g). VF1917 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell ring (63.29g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: shell ring (63.29g), Opitz p.286, 101mm with an average width of 15mm, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: toea arm shell ring. VF1918 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: toea arm shell ring. VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: toea arm shell ring, 67mm, conus shell ring with banana seed decorations, used for trade and bride payment on the Trobriand Islands,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: toea arm shell ring (112g). VF1919 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: toea arm shell ring (112g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: toea arm shell ring (112g), Opitz p.233 (Mwali), consisting of a large shell ring (ca. 65mm in diameter & 32mm tall), sewn tog...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tooth & trade bead necklace (57.14g). EF1920 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tooth & trade bead necklace (57.14g). EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tooth & trade bead necklace (57.14g), ca. 120cm in circumference, consisiting of 63 teeth, 1 talon, and numerous beads strung ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tusk & shell necklace (89.72g). VF1921 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tusk & shell necklace (89.72g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tusk & shell necklace (89.72g), Opitz p.87, 120 x 105mm, made from two boar tusks conjoined at the end with woven plant fiber,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tusk necklace (75.59g). VF1922 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tusk necklace (75.59g). VF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: tusk necklace (75.59g), 197 x 190mm, made from bent and lacqured bamboo, with two tusks affixed at the ends with woven plant fiber,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: wooden figurine (92.89g). EF1923 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: wooden figurine (92.89g). EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: wooden figurine (92.89g), Opitz p.249 (plate example), 117 x 80 x 31mm, carved boar with two sets of tusks, a section of front left
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: woven bracelet1924 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: woven bracelet
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: woven bracelet, made from native fiber, used as a decoration many years ago, before the natives realized that these plastic like rin
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: woven shell bracelet. EF1925 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: woven shell bracelet. EF
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: woven shell bracelet, 80mm, band woven from lily root decorated with two rings of nassa shells, EF, RR, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: LOT of 2 lily root bracelets1926 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA: LOT of 2 lily root bracelets
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA:LOT of 2 bracelets from made from woven lily root, they were used in trade with a nominal value, lot of 2 items, ex Charles Opitz Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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PHILIPPINES: AV ring (11.68g)1927 - PHILIPPINES: AV ring (11.68g)
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PHILIPPINES: AV ring (11.68g), Opitz p.240 (plate example), also known as lingling-o, 20mm ring interrupted by a thin slit at the thick end, made by t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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PHILIPPINES: brass ankle money (232g). VF1928 - PHILIPPINES: brass ankle money (232g). VF
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PHILIPPINES: brass ankle money (232g), ca. 120mm in diameter, large hollow ring with geometric patterns, attached to four small rings, VF, ex Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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PHILIPPINES: brass earrings. VF1929 - PHILIPPINES: brass earrings. VF
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PHILIPPINES: brass earrings, 38x55mm, very old tribal earrings with colored thread tied around top, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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PHILIPPINES: brass ring money (12.12g). F1930 - PHILIPPINES: brass ring money (12.12g). F
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PHILIPPINES: brass ring money (12.12g), 24mm, small pendant in traditional shape, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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PHILIPPINES: mother of pearl shell necklace. VF1931 - PHILIPPINES: mother of pearl shell necklace. VF
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PHILIPPINES: mother of pearl shell necklace, made of five etched shell rectangles attached to a woven neck band, made by the Ifugao tribe, VF, ex Char
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: armband shell money. EF1932 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: armband shell money. EF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: armband shell money, 170x95mm, Malaita & Eastern Solomons armband shell money discs in decorated pattern with hibuscus fiber, v...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: bakiha shell ring. VF1933 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: bakiha shell ring. VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: bakiha shell ring, 107mm / 4" in diameter with yellow section on 1/3 of the surface, used as chief's money on New Georgia ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: bamboo comb (22.01g). EF1934 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: bamboo comb (22.01g). EF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: bamboo comb (22.01g), 283mm, made from eight sharpened bamboo sticks with intricate binding, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: coix seed money1935 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: coix seed money
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: coix seed money, 46cm (18"), from Santa Cruz Islands, a very old example, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: conch shell armband (83.05g). VF1936 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: conch shell armband (83.05g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: conch shell armband (83.05g), ca. 85mm, thick ring with smooth, well-crafted surface, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection. Acqu
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: cone shell ring. VF1937 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: cone shell ring. VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: cone shell ring, 74mm, shell ring with 2 3/4" diameter decorative relief on outer edge, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: feather coil money. VF1938 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: feather coil money. VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: feather coil money, Opitz pg. 142, Knox pg. 50, 92cm, Santa Cruz feather coil piece, the round bark-like piece is the end of the coil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: fossilized clam armlet (240g). VF1939 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: fossilized clam armlet (240g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: fossilized clam armlet (240g), Opitz p. 298, 110 x 20mm, made from fossilized clam shell, lovely example with fine workmanship, ca. 1
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: human hair money. VF1940 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: human hair money. VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: human hair money, Opitz pg. 159/60 (plate), 102cm (40") in length, made from plaited human hair, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collecti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: kesa shell (107g). VF1941 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: kesa shell (107g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: kesa shell (107g), Opitz p.174, 65mm wide & 47mm tall, made on Choiseul Island from the shell of a sea worm, an important symbo...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: mbokomo shell plaque1942 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: mbokomo shell plaque
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: mbokomo shell plaque, cf. Opitz pg. 220, 105mm, "barava money", small piece of plaque made from giant clam Tridacna gigas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: pink shell money (27.13g). VF1943 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: pink shell money (27.13g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: pink shell money (27.13g), Opitz p.63, ca. 180cm, made of numerous small polished shell discs strung together, attached with red clot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: sapi-sapi shell money (80.22g). VF1944 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: sapi-sapi shell money (80.22g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: sapi-sapi shell money (80.22g), Opitz p.294, numerous small shell discs on two strings measuring 224cm in total length, used as late
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & bead money (48.05g). VF1945 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & bead money (48.05g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & bead money (48.05g), cf. Opitz p.52, 97cm, consisting of numerous small shell discs separated by red trade beads, VF, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & dog teeth necklace (218g). EF1946 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & dog teeth necklace (218g). EF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & dog teeth necklace (218g), Opitz p.132, more than 3 meters in circumference, made from numerous small shell discs and d...
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Start Price : 260.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & teeth money (25.28g). VF1947 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & teeth money (25.28g). VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & teeth money (25.28g), ca. 50cm, consisting of numerous small shell discs and five groups of ten porpoise teeth, all str...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & teeth money (4.79g). EF1948 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & teeth money (4.79g). EF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell & teeth money (4.79g), ca. 43cm, composed of numerous tiny blue and white shell beads and porpoise teeth strung together ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell beads (61.27g). EF1949 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell beads (61.27g). EF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell beads (61.27g), Opitz p.301 (plate example), 220 x 25mm, consisting of a patterned braided headband, attached to 15 brown shell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money. VF1950 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money. VF
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money, 85cm, double-row shell discs braided together in a circle, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money (5.31g)1951 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money (5.31g)
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money (5.31g), 37cm, consisting of numerous small white shell discs on a string, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: tafuliae' shell money1952 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: tafuliae' shell money
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: tafuliae' shell money, Opitz pg. 330 (plate), 292cm (115") in length, large tafuliae' from the Malaita Island, shells ...
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: LOT of 2 clam shell rings1953 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: LOT of 2 clam shell rings
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SOLOMON ISLANDS:LOT of 2 pieces of Melawei clam shell ring, 102mm and 108mm (4") in diameter, lot of 2 items, ex Charles Opitz Collection. T...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: cloth headband1954 - SOUTH EAST ASIA: cloth headband
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: cloth headband, 127cm (50") long, Southeast Asian "Hill Tribe" handwoven headband with metallic pendant at center, t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: shell necklace1955 - SOUTH EAST ASIA: shell necklace
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: shell necklace, 97cm (38") in length, very old Naga tribe necklace with filed worn down cowries, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collecti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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TAIWAN: horn plate money. VF1956 - TAIWAN: horn plate money. VF
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TAIWAN: horn plate money, 13 pieces of buffalo horn plate strung together, 3/4" x 1-1/2" per plate, one chipped edge, made by one of the i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.48g). VF1957 - TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.48g). VF
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.48g), 39 x 32mm, fan-shaped section of water buffalo horn, attached to two small brass jingle bells and tiny black beads,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.73g). VF1958 - TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.73g). VF
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.73g), 39 x 33mm, fan-shaped section of water buffalo horn, attached to two small brass jingle bells and tiny black beads,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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TAIWAN: jacket money "cloth"1959 - TAIWAN: jacket money "cloth"
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TAIWAN: jacket money "cloth", Opitz pg. 166-67 (lower plate example), Dubin pg. 237, 89 x 35cm (35" x 13 3/4"), made from more t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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TANGANYIKA: woven string money (57.02g). VF1960 - TANGANYIKA: woven string money (57.02g). VF
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TANGANYIKA: woven string money (57.02g), ca. 6.5 meters, made from plant fiber dyed black, likely over 100 years old, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Coll
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (37.35g). F1961 - THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (37.35g). F
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (37.35g), Mitch-2615, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (47.77g). F1962 - THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (47.77g). F
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (47.77g), Mitch-2615, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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THAILAND: AR belt. EF1963 - THAILAND: AR belt. EF
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THAILAND: AR belt, 71cm (28"), silver alloy Hill Tribe belt of 32 segments with cotton ties, a lovely piece! EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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THAILAND: AR neck ring1964 - THAILAND: AR neck ring
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THAILAND: AR neck ring, Opitz pg. 284 (plate example), 190mm, somewhat debased silver Hill Tribes neck ring with flattened back-turned ends used by th
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THAILAND: AR necklace. EF1965 - THAILAND: AR necklace. EF
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THAILAND: AR necklace, 41cm (16"), silver alloy Hill Tribe necklace of 22 segments, a lovely piece! EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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THAILAND: base silver bracelet (139g). VF1966 - THAILAND: base silver bracelet (139g). VF
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THAILAND: base silver bracelet (139g), 72 x 18mm, diamond-shaped exterior with dotted decoration, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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THAILAND: stone axe. F1967 - THAILAND: stone axe. F
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THAILAND: stone axe, ancient Thai stone shoulder axe, Fine, ex Paul Dillingham, Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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THAILAND: tin alloy "fish" money (64.62g). VF1968 - THAILAND: tin alloy "fish" money (64.62g). VF
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THAILAND: tin alloy "fish" money (64.62g), 81mm (3-1/8") in length, discovered in Aythia, from old uncertain Western auction firm, VF...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF1969 - TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF
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TIMOR: AR ornament set, Opitz p.136, consisting of 4 silver earrings from Timor Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured on blue felt display
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TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF1970 - TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF
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TIMOR: AR ornament set, Opitz p.136, consisting of 4 silver earrings from Timor Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured on purple felt displ
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TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF1971 - TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF
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TIMOR: AR ornament set, Opitz p.136 (plate example), consisting of 4 silver earrings from Timor Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured on p
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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TOGO: quartz disk (199g). VF1972 - TOGO: quartz disk (199g). VF
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TOGO: quartz disk (199g), Opitz p.273, 67 x 54 x 27mm, ca. 17th-19th century, used as money by various Akan people along the west African coast, also
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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TOGO: quartz disk (95.08g). VF1973 - TOGO: quartz disk (95.08g). VF
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TOGO: quartz disk (95.08g), Opitz p.273, ca. 54 x 47 x 25mm, used as money by various Akan people along the west African coast from the 17th to the 19
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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TURKESTAN: tea money1974 - TURKESTAN: tea money
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TURKESTAN: tea money, 34x24mm, small North Turkestan tea brick money used by the Kyrgyz and Kalmyk people and reportedly valued at two paras, attached
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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TURKEY: coin belt1975 - TURKEY: coin belt
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TURKEY: coin belt, 175mm, belt with 43 coins on hand woven strip, includes Ottoman Turkish coins of Mahmud II, Abdul Hamid II, and Mehmet V and Egypti
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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TURKEY: coin cloth1976 - TURKEY: coin cloth
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TURKEY: coin cloth, 175mm, cloth sewn with 24 coins, trade beads and a single shell, pierced coins are all from Sultan Mahmud II, 1½ kurush bi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR trade brooch (1.87g), ca. 1760-18201977 - UNITED STATES: AR trade brooch (1.87g), ca. 1760-1820
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UNITED STATES: AR trade brooch (1.87g), ca. 1760-1820, Opitz p.356 (plate example), Fine, circular body with pin, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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UNITED STATES: carved scrimshaw. EF1978 - UNITED STATES: carved scrimshaw. EF
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UNITED STATES: carved scrimshaw, EF, 112mm, sperm whale tooth Scrimshaw with 18th to early 19 century ship design, 4-1/4" in length, ex Charles...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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UNITED STATES: glass beads (160g). VF1979 - UNITED STATES: glass beads (160g). VF
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UNITED STATES: glass beads (160g), VF, with a medal of Innocent XI (Peace of Nijmegen), all strung on leather cord ca. 50cm in length, used by Russian
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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UNITED STATES: porcupine quill basket. EF1980 - UNITED STATES: porcupine quill basket. EF
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UNITED STATES: porcupine quill basket, EF, 135mm, Vintage Native American porcupine quill basket ca. late 19th century, with round lid, featuring meti
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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UNITED STATES: steel flint striker (38.64g). VF1981 - UNITED STATES: steel flint striker (38.64g). VF
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UNITED STATES: steel flint striker (38.64g), Opitz p.146, VF, 62 x 32mm, plus two pieces of flint, used for trade with Native Americans from the colon
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money. EF1982 - UNITED STATES: turquoise money. EF
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money, Opitz pg. 359/60 (plate), EF, 50cm, Native American currency used by the Hopi and Zuni tribes, an old string 19 1/2 ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money. VF1983 - UNITED STATES: turquoise money. VF
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money, Opitz pg. 359/60, VF, 30cm, Native American currency used by the Hopi and Zuni tribes, an old string 12" length...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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WEST AFRICA: AE boat anklet (397g)1984 - WEST AFRICA: AE boat anklet (397g)
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WEST AFRICA: AE boat anklet (397g), Opitz p.278 (plate example), ca. 130 x 90mm, made by the Senufo people of West Africa and used as money, pleasing
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Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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WEST AFRICA: AE manilla (88.28g). VF1985 - WEST AFRICA: AE manilla (88.28g). VF
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WEST AFRICA: AE manilla (88.28g), Opitz p.209 (possible plate example), abi-type bracelet, measuring 59mm at the widest with broad and flattened ends,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: salt block (238g). VF1986 - WESTERN NEW GUINEA: salt block (238g). VF
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: salt block (238g), Opitz p.293 (plate example), 120 x 90 x 70mm, end piece of a salt block wrapped in pandanus leaves and rattan,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring (171g). VF1987 - WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring (171g). VF
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring (171g), 105 x 8mm, made in Baigisewer village near Sarmi ca. 19th century, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring money (136.45g)1988 - WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring money (136.45g)
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring money (136.45g), 88 x 82mm, attached with woven band with six small shells and long string, a very old specimen from th
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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YEMEN: AR telsum necklace (184g)1989 - YEMEN: AR telsum necklace (184g)
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YEMEN: AR telsum necklace (184g), Opitz p.65, consisting of 20 telsums (small boxes, some attached with 3 small pendants) and numerous "nuts&qu...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.39g)1990 - CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.39g)
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.39g), S-1602/06, forepart of a lion, head turned back, paws raised // quadripartite incused square, with
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.27g). VF1991 - CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.27g). VF
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.27g), S-1602/06, forepart of a lion, head turned back, paws raised // quadripartite incused square, with
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Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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SELEUKID KINGDOM: Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.32g), Seleukeia on the Tigris II.1992 - SELEUKID KINGDOM: Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.32g), Seleukeia on the Tigris II.
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SELEUKID KINGDOM: Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.32g), Seleukeia on the Tigris II, SC-133.5, laureate head of Zeus to right // Athen
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: AE aes rude (16.88g), before 4th century BC. VF1993 - ROMAN REPUBLIC: AE aes rude (16.88g), before 4th century BC. VF
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: AE aes rude (16.88g), before 4th century BC, Opitz p.12 (plate example), Thurlow-Vecchi pl.2 (top row second from left), unformed cast
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Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Constantine I, 307-337 AD, AE reduced nummus. NGC EF1994 - ROMAN EMPIRE: Constantine I, 307-337 AD, AE reduced nummus. NGC EF
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Constantine I, 307-337 AD, AE reduced nummus, sun-god Sol holing globe, raising his left hand, holder housed in display case, NGC graded
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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HIMYARITE: Shamnar Yuhan'am, ca. 125-150 AD, AR unit (1.74g), Raydan. VF1995 - HIMYARITE: Shamnar Yuhan'am, ca. 125-150 AD, AR unit (1.74g), Raydan. VF
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HIMYARITE: Shamnar Yuhan'am, ca. 125-150 AD, AR unit (1.74g), Raydan, Huth-455/58, bold VF, R.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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HIMYARITE: Tha'ran Ya'ub, ca. 175-225, AR unit (1.88g), Raydan. VF1996 - HIMYARITE: Tha'ran Ya'ub, ca. 175-225, AR unit (1.88g), Raydan. VF
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HIMYARITE: Tha'ran Ya'ub, ca. 175-225, AR unit (1.88g), Raydan, Huth-449, bold VF, R.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.93g). EF1997 - QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.93g). EF
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.93g), Huth-364, male head with curly hair // bearded male head, monogram below, lovely st
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Estimate : 130.00 - 160.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.97g). VF-EF1998 - QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.97g). VF-EF
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.97g), Huth-369, male head with curly hair // bearded male head, monogram below, bold stri
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Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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ACHAIMENID EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 450-330 BC, AR siglos (5.55g). VF1999 - ACHAIMENID EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 450-330 BC, AR siglos (5.55g). VF
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ACHAIMENID EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 450-330 BC, AR siglos (5.55g), S-4482, archer, kneeling, holding spear & bow // oblong punch, VF.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 110.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC, AE tetrachalkous (6.69g), Ekbatana. VF2000 - PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC, AE tetrachalkous (6.69g), Ekbatana. VF
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC, AE tetrachalkous (6.69g), Ekbatana, Sell-12.9, diademed king's bust, bare-headed // Nike driving...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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