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AN ORDER OF THE DOUBLE DRAGON MEDAL LATE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Width: 5.60 cm, 2 1/4 in.
First Type (1882-1902), Second Class, First Grade, uniface neck badge in silver, silver-gilt, green and blue enamels, the centre with two silver dragons surrounding a central engraved and inlaid coral stone, suspended with a loop from a Chinese embroidered double dragon neck riband in brown
Provenance
Possibly awarded to Constantin von Hanneken (1854-1925) in 1894, and thence by descent.
Exhibited
Tianjin Museum, between 2006 and 2008.
Condition
The badge and riband are in overall very good condition, with minor rubbing of gilding and enamels. There are slight surface scratches. The riband with some very minor loose threads, and very minor loss of colour on the turquoise back.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."