民国山西省太谷县镜宝伍拾两银锭。 (t) CHINA. Republic of China. Shanxi Jingbao. Provincial Mirror Ingots. Silver 50 Tael Local Tax Ingot, ND (ca. 1912-49). Graded XF 45 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company. 重1876.9克。民国年绅月、太谷县、万合荣。别具趣味的大规格，点状灰色包浆浓厚，缝隙轻微积土。 戳记较浅，稍有歪斜导致字体部分缺失，但仍可辨认。两翼弯曲，面上被鑽两孔， 但瑕不掩瑜。(t)On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collectors items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $614.35). <em>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.</em><em>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.</em> BMC-Class I. Weight: 1876.9 gms. 民国年绅月 (Republic of China era), 太谷县 (Taigu County), 萬合荣 (name: Wan Herong). This interesting large size ingot displays rich mottled gray patina with minor earthen deposits in the crevices. The stamps are somewhat shallow and slightly cock-eyed with portions of some characters missing, though still legible. Unfortunately, the wing tips are curled and two holes from drilling are noticed on the face. Despite its shortcomings a charming example of this large-format ingot.
