Auction Catalogue
CHINA, an imitation sword fashioned out of Chinese Cash, 560mm in length; Thailand, silver Shell Money (Ngön Hôi) (2), 19th century, cast silver rounds, the upper side convex, the underside with rough surface and oval indentation, 40mm, 65.5g and 38mm, 65.6g (Quiggin p.218) [3]. Much as made, the string binding the sword together perished towards the point, some coins loose; the shell money pierced £40-60
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