China- Kiau Chau (German Enclave). 1909 10 Cents

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  1. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Well-Known Member

    Lucky find.
    I did a house clearance a couple of weeks ago.
    Among the many antiques recovered from the property was this Victorian ladies vanity case.

    It had a set of sterling silver lidded glass jars and a MOP manicure set.

    It also had a secret drawer which was released via a hidden button.

    I found gold, silver, jewellry, war medals, watches and some coins.

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    Included in the coins was this very scarce.
    Kiau Chau 10 Cents, dated 1909.

    Never heard of it before nor had a coin from there.

    Terrible pic,

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  4. chuckylucky5

    chuckylucky5 Well-Known Member

    I have a few of those:
    Kiau Chau (Kiautschou Bay)
    (Trading Enclave)
    (German Occupation)
    (Standard Coinage)
    (Wilhelm II – 1897-1914)

    5 Cents
    1909
    KM#1
    $300

    10 Cents
    1909 (3)
    KM#2
    $175, $125 and $60
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    What a lovely box, and trove.
     
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  6. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    That's great, you have a great job! More gravy for you, amazing finds! thumbupp.gif
     
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  7. offa the saxon

    offa the saxon Well-Known Member

    My example has sadly lost the nickel coating
     
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  8. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Well-Known Member

    Here's a bit better photo.

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  9. chuckylucky5

    chuckylucky5 Well-Known Member

    Heree is one of mine:
    Kiau Chau Obv.jpg Kiau Chau Rev.jpg
     
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  10. Mammothtooth

    Mammothtooth Stand up Philosopher, Vodka Taster

    I really like the box
     
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  11. Robidoux Pass

    Robidoux Pass Well-Known Member

    Great find. Especially the Kiau Chau. I collect the European colonies and rarely, rarely see Kiau Chau. I was lucky enough to get my two over 40 years ago, so long ago I don't even know offhand so I obtained it.

    Congratulations again on all the great finds.
     
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  12. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Well-Known Member

    There is a mirror behind the velvet inside the lid.
    Its now at my French polishers getting tidied up, I aim to keep it along with the coins and medals which I collect.
    The box is probably worth around $2000
    The gold and silver scraps at around $1000 but I might keep that also.:D
     
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  13. Hookman

    Hookman Well-Known Member

    How does the secret drawer work? Is that it (the outline) that you see on the front of the box?
    I have several of what are known as Chinese Puzzle Boxes, that require a certain combination of veneer slides to open.
    I really enjoy puzzles.
     
  14. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Well-Known Member

    No its not a puzzle box, I have a couple of those, Venetian from around 1890.

    This has a hidden trigger button that releases the drawer, yes it is the one on the front.
     
  15. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

    A couple of my Kiau Chau cents

    Kiau Chau 5 Cents 1909 obverse B-side-cutout.jpg
    Kiau Chaub  10 Cents 1909 reverse C-side-cutout.jpg
     
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