Lot 206: A CHINESE HEXAGONAL SILVER-COLOURED BOX WITH REPUBLIC OF CHINA YEAR 8 COIN DESIGN.
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A hexagonal silver-coloured metal box featuring a lid and base designed after a Republic of China Year 8 (1919) silver dollar. The lid depicts the left-facing profile of Yuan Shikai with the upper arc inscription 中華民國八年造, set within a decorative Greek key border. The base shows the corresponding reverse design of two stalks of grain tied with a ribbon, enclosing the characters 壹圓. The six side panels of the box are decorated with low-relief scenes depicting traditional Chinese figures, bamboo, and pine trees set within rectangular frames.
H: Approximately 2cm
L: Approximately 5cm
Condition report:
The item shows significant surface wear and fine scratching consistent with age and use. There is heavy dark toning and oxidation present, particularly within the recessed details of the coin designs and the side panels. No major structural damage or repairs are visible.
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