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Lot 104

A SINO-AUSTRALIAN SILVER GOLD FIELDS ORNAMENT
LATE 19TH CENTURY

Modelled as a Chinese worker operating a mining tool on four wheels, stamped YK to underside, approximately 30 grams, 6cm high, 6cm wide, 3cm deep.

Estimate $500 - $700

Sold for $440

Australia-china relations, often known as Sino-Australian relations. This term has been used to describe this item from the unusual Australian gold field's item, as it is made by a Chinese silversmith in Australia. This item is of naive workmanship made in a low-grade of silver.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

The Schlager Collection

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8213
6:30pm - 4 December 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney
18-19 November, 10am-4pm
Viewing in Melbourne
22 November, 9am-8pm
23-26 November, 10am-4pm
2-4 December, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Kerry Dobson
kerry.dobson@leonardjoel.com.au


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