Lot 204 , China/Thailand, Sycee Fang bianding (Saddle Shape) silver 5 Tael, 19th century

China/Thailand, Sycee Fang bianding (Saddle Shape) silver 5 Tael, 19th century
with numerous stamps, 60mm x 35mm, 186g, together with a metal ingot which contains some iron impurities, engraved to ‘Admiral Sir Richard Webb 15 July 1883 to 27 February 1930, 13.7cm long, with wood plinth (2)
Provenance - the late Maureen Guinness, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava

£300-500

Condition:
The sycee tael has typical casting imperfections and pitting and shrinkage to the silver and some occasional minor dents to the surface otherwise in reasonable condition. The additional metal bar has pitting and casting imperfections including iron impurities.

Sold for £1,000