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AN ORDER OF THE DOUBLE DRAGON MEDAL LATE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in.
Transitional type (circa 1895-1900), Second Class, First Grade, breast star in silver, silver-gilt and highlighted with blue and turquoise enamels, applied with two silver dragons surrounding a central engraved coral, the reverse plain and fitted with a shaped hinged vertical brooch-pin
Provenance
Awarded to Gustav Detring (1842-1913), and thence by descent. This star appears to be that worn by Detring in the portrait photograph as illustrated on p.105, Fig.2.
Exhibited
Tianjin Museum, 2006-2018
Condition
This medal is in overall very good condition. There are slight surface scratches and some slight rubbing of enamel. One tip of the end segment of the metal is slightly bent.
"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."