Collection of Patrick J O'Rourke - Asian & World Coin

Sale 113    22–25 Nov 2016   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 5765    Session 20 (7.30pm Friday 25 November)    Collection of Patrick J O'Rourke - Asian & World Coins

Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300

THAILAND, an extensive collection of Thailand mostly 19th century porcelain gambling chips some with stated values generally multi-coloured (75), (unusual one illustrated) together with metal token set from 1 to 100, obv.bird within circular Thai legend and number value on reverse (100 value illustrated, ex MBK Bangkok, March 2004 for set $138) (4), assorted pearl shell engraved tokens of various shapes, fish shape (one illustrated), rectangular, circular etc ranging in size from 20-60mm, (37), other objects including Thai silver 19th century coins bent (4), buttons etc (3). Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (approx 120)

The above collection is housed in a large figurative carved and ornate box (21x31x20cms) with a handle attached, the cabinet contains five trays each fitted with two coin holding trays with the pieces included, this should be examined for the workmanship involved.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

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