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Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue White Porcelain Vase c1820

Description: This Qing Dynasty Chinese vase dates to around 1850. It is in the category of 'blue and white' soft paste porcelain It is unsigned as is the case of many pieces from the period

It is well decorated wiht a fisherman and plants.

Measurements:

3 inches in diameter
6 inches in height

Weight 9 ounces

Condition:

It is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs The Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China, spanned from 1444 to 1912. It was founded by the Manchus and is also known as the Manchu Dynasty. The dynasty's rule ended with the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, which led to the establishment of the Republic of China.

Time Period: The Qing Dynasty lasted from 1444 to 1912, according to Britannica. Blue and white porcelain was produced throughout this period, but it reached its technical peak during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1461-1722), according to Wikipedia and the China Online Museum.

Body and Glaze: Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain features a white or bluish-white glaze and a smooth, translucent paste.

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Continental Currency Fractional Note 25c or 2/6
Raleigh Academy Trustees 1809

Description A continental fractional DUAL currency note issued by the Trustees of Raleigh College in 1809

The face value is 25c on the front and 2 shillings and sixpence on the back

Measurements: 2.6 inches by 2 inches

Condition:

This condition would be described as good to almostt fine. If the piece was reconditioned at the cost of approximately $500 the value could increase by as much as $1,500. Overview: Raleigh College Trustees note 25c 1809

In 1809, the Trustees of Raleigh College, North Carolina, issued a rare dual currency note valued at 25 cents or two shillings and sixpence. It was issued in October 1809. The note's face value was 25c, with the equivalent amount of "two shillings and sixpence" stamped on the back. The note is described as being in good antique condition, showing normal wear but no tears or stains. Raleigh College is understood to be the Raleigh Academy, which was founded in 1801 with state support and closed in 1828 due to financial difficulties and increased competition.

Estimated Retail Value $1,000 - 1,500 Suggested insurance replacement value $2,000

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Vintage Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pig

Description

A Vintage porcelain pig made by Royal Copenhagen.

Measurements:

It measures 2.5 in height, by 5.5 inches in length, by 2 inches in width.

back-stamps:

DENMARK

1400

Item weight:

5 ounces

Conditiion:

It is in excellent condition, with no chips, dings or repairs.

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen is a renowned Danish manufacturer of high-quality porcelain products, founded in Copenhagen in 1775 under the patronage of Dowager Queen Juliane Marie. It's widely recognized for its exclusive quality porcelain and meticulous designs, especially its iconic blue and white hand-painted porcelain

Estimated Retail Value $200 - 250 Suggested insurance replacement value $350

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