(t) CHINA. China - Great Britain. Voyage of the Junk "Keying" Gilt Brass Medal, 1848. PCGS MS-63.
(t) CHINA. China - Great Britain. Voyage of the Junk "Keying" Gilt Brass Medal, 1848. PCGS MS-63.
BHM-2324. By T. Halliday. Obverse: View of the junk Keying under sail left; Reverse: Three line inscription, all within circular legend. PCGS pop: 2; none finer. A handsome Choice example of this sought-after medal. Its smooth, bold brassy surfaces deepen into fiery reds within the recesses, accentuating the devices and enhancing its overall eye appeal. The details are finely preserved, and there is virtually no evidence of handling. Struck to commemorate the first Chinese junk--the Keying--to sail from Hong Kong to Great Britain. The voyage lasted 477 days.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500.
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1848年中國帆船耆英號鍍金黃銅紀念章。
T. Halliday之作。正面帆船耆英號朝左航行。反面三行銘文，均位於環形銘文內。
(t) This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to an import tariff and a processing fee.
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(t) CHINA. China - Great Britain. Voyage of the Junk "Keying" Gilt Brass Medal, 1848. PCGS MS-63.
BHM-2324. By T. Halliday. Obverse: View of the junk Keying under sail left; Reverse: Three line inscription, all within circular legend. PCGS pop: 2; none finer. A handsome Choice example of this sought-after medal. Its smooth, bold brassy surfaces deepen into fiery reds within the recesses, accentuating the devices and enhancing its overall eye appeal. The details are finely preserved, and there is virtually no evidence of handling. Struck to commemorate the first Chinese junk--the Keying--to sail from Hong Kong to Great Britain. The voyage lasted 477 days.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500.
Click here for certification details from PCGS.
1848年中國帆船耆英號鍍金黃銅紀念章。
T. Halliday之作。正面帆船耆英號朝左航行。反面三行銘文，均位於環形銘文內。
(t) This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to an import tariff and a processing fee.
Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions.
Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart. Please note, any lots in this catalog not identified by a (t) were sourced from within the United States or otherwise imported into the United States prior to any tariffs being enacted and will not be subject to any additional amounts when reimported to the United States. While all the lots in the current June 2025 Hong Kong (SAR) Collectors Choice Online Auction are currently on view in Hong Kong, the lots not identified by a (t) can be reimported tariff free under HTSUS code 9801 designated for foreign goods temporarily exported from the United States.
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