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Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 40

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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: 2½ dollars, 1879, KM-72, NGC graded AU58, lustrous and well struck.1785 - UNITED STATES: 2½ dollars, 1879, KM-72, NGC graded AU58, lustrous and well struck.
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UNITED STATES: 2½ dollars, 1879, KM-72, NGC graded AU58, lustrous and well struck.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 450.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AV 2½ dollars, 1912, KM-128, EF, Indian head type.1786 - UNITED STATES: AV 2½ dollars, 1912, KM-128, EF, Indian head type.
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UNITED STATES: AV 2½ dollars, 1912, KM-128, EF, Indian head type.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 480.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AV 5 dollars, 1913, KM-129, EF, Indian head type.1787 - UNITED STATES: AV 5 dollars, 1913, KM-129, EF, Indian head type.
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UNITED STATES: AV 5 dollars, 1913, KM-129, EF, Indian head type.
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Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for 660.00
 
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UNITED STATES: 1 cent, 1909-S VDB, KM-132, EF1788 - UNITED STATES: 1 cent, 1909-S VDB, KM-132, EF
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UNITED STATES: 1 cent, 1909-S VDB, KM-132, EF, holed, with a couple digs and edge damage around "VDB" on reverse, classic key date.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 264.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1907-D, EF, Barber type, tiny rim nick.1789 - UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1907-D, EF, Barber type, tiny rim nick.
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1907-D, EF, Barber type, tiny rim nick.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 156.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1925-S, KM-155, Unc, California Diamond Jubilee1790 - UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1925-S, KM-155, Unc, California Diamond Jubilee
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1925-S, KM-155, Unc, California Diamond Jubilee Commemorative. The 1925 California Jubilee Half Dollar was struck in com
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold for 156.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1935-S, KM-171, NGC graded MS66. CAC1791 - UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1935-S, KM-171, NGC graded MS66. CAC
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1935-S, KM-171, NGC graded MS66. CAC, San Diego-Pacific International Exposition commemorative, nice light tone, a lovely
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Estimate : 150.00 - 190.00
Sold for 288.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1936, KM-185, NGC graded MS65*. CAC1792 - UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1936, KM-185, NGC graded MS65*. CAC
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1936, KM-185, NGC graded MS65*. CAC, Rhode Island Tercentenary commemorative, with NGC star designation, indicating except
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold for 192.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1937, KM-190, NGC graded MS661793 - UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1937, KM-190, NGC graded MS66
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UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1937, KM-190, NGC graded MS66, 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam commemorative, peripheral toning, a lovely examp
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 660.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AE token (2.74g), 1859, Rulau-Va 103, Wright-667, Schenkman-1040 AC, VF-EF1794 - UNITED STATES: AE token (2.74g), 1859, Rulau-Va 103, Wright-667, Schenkman-1040 AC, VF-EF
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UNITED STATES: AE token (2.74g), 1859, Rulau-Va 103, Wright-667, Schenkman-1040 AC, VF-EF, capped bust of Liberty left with 13 stars around // MARSHAL
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for 120.00
 
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UNITED STATES:Brunk-H232, J. A. HARDY counterstamped on 1825 Capped Bust type dime, RRR1795 - UNITED STATES:Brunk-H232, J. A. HARDY counterstamped on 1825 Capped Bust type dime, RRR
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UNITED STATES:Brunk-H232, J. A. HARDY counterstamped on 1825 Capped Bust type dime, RRR. Johnson Arad Hardy worked from circa 1829 to 1874 as a sil
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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UNITED STATES: gilt AE medal, 1893, Eglit-90, PCGS graded Specimen 661796 - UNITED STATES: gilt AE medal, 1893, Eglit-90, PCGS graded Specimen 66
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UNITED STATES: gilt AE medal, 1893, Eglit-90, PCGS graded Specimen 66, 77mm gilt bronze medal for the World's Columbian Exposition by Augustus S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 660.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1884-5, PCGS graded Specimen 651797 - UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1884-5, PCGS graded Specimen 65
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UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1884-5, PCGS graded Specimen 65, 74mm bronze medal by P.L. Krider for the World Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 510.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR medal (159.7g), ND(ca. 1975), Choice Proof1798 - UNITED STATES: AR medal (159.7g), ND(ca. 1975), Choice Proof
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UNITED STATES: AR medal (159.7g), ND(ca. 1975), Choice Proof, 63mm .999 silver medal for the Apollo-Soyuz space mission by M. Jovine for Medallic Art
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold for 510.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AV medal (157.2g), 1993. UNC1799 - UNITED STATES: AV medal (157.2g), 1993. UNC
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UNITED STATES: AV medal (157.2g), 1993, Unc, AGW 2.9483 oz., 57mm 14kt gold prize medal for the Token and Medal Society by Gilroy Roberts for The Fran
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 5,850.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR ingot (158.69g). VF1800 - UNITED STATES: AR ingot (158.69g). VF
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UNITED STATES: AR ingot (158.69g), Opitz p.223 (plate example), VF, 33x50x9mm, issued by the Nevada Silver Co., stamped 999 FINE / 5.09 OZS. / VAL. $6
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 4,200.00
 
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for 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 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 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 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 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
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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
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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 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 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 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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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
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Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 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
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Sold for 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 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...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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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
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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...
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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...
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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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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
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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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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
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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.
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Sold for 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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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
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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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 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 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 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
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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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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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Sold for 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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Sold for 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 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 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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Sold for 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 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 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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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Sold for 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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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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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
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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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