上海二七宝协泰丰伍拾两银锭。(t) CHINA. Shanghai Erqibao. Shanghai City 27 Ingots. Silver 50 Tael Bank Ingot, ND. Graded EF-45 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.重1825克。正面一侧加盖协泰丰戳记，两旁为肆（炉户防伪数字），正面另一侧加盖жк戳记，上方另有不明意义之戳记。此枚极具趣味之大型银锭，呈现迷人灰色包浆，保护区内色泽更为浓郁。银行及数字戳记略浅且模糊，但仍可辨读。正面中央有一方形试打痕，特此说明。儘管存在瑕疵，此枚大型银锭仍不失为该版别之佳品，原味十足，品相悦目。BMC-Class VIII Group A. Weight: 1825 gms. 協泰豐 (Xietaifeng bank) stamped on one side of face flanked by 肆 (Furnace Four [bankers anti-fraud numeral]), жк stamped on other side of face, additional stamp of unknown meaning above. This highly interesting large size ingot displays lovely gray patina with areas of richer coloration in the protected areas. The bank and numeral stamps are somewhat shallow and obscured, but still readable. A square test punch in center of face, mentioned for accuracy. Despite its shortcomings an attractive example of these large size-format ingots offering much originality and pleasing appearance.Ex: Stacks Bowers & Ponterio Hong Kong Auction (4/2014) Lot # 30607.Ex: Ponterio & Associates Auction #132 (11/2004) Lot # 1570.
