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Antique Chinese Coins

Chinese Coins Quilt
Chinese Coins Quilt

Chinese Coins Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This strippy quilt is a wonderful take off on Chinese Coins. The strips are mostly rectangular but have a lot of variety adding squares, triangles and irregular shapes.

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1880s American Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Cotton

Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt
Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt

Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This richly colored crib quilt effectively combines both Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Patterns. It is probably made mostly of men's silk and satin neckties with a cotton sateen...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Chinese Coins

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Silver Coin Opium Tool Set
Chinese Silver Coin Opium Tool Set

Chinese Silver Coin Opium Tool Set

Located in Chicago, IL

The small tools hang from short chains linked to a silver Chinese coin originally minted from 1890-1908. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set suc...

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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

They also feature pierced sides with symbols of Chinese coins which are a symbol of wealth. They differ slightly in size: height 13cm x width 16.5cm depth 10cm & height 13cm widt...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Ceramic

1910's Turkestan Khotan Rug with Modern Style
1910's Turkestan Khotan Rug with Modern Style

1910's Turkestan Khotan Rug with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

The Khotan rug’s borders are framed by repeating geometric patterns, with elements resembling ancient Chinese coin motifs, representing wealth and the eternal flow of life.

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Early 20th Century Turkestan Khotan Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wool

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863

Located in Austin, TX

The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese coin design to the center. A long dedicatory inscription to the body of the vase and dated second year of Tongzhi, correspo...

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1860s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Each drawer is patterned with traces of hand-painted characters and fitted with a round brass pull with a backplate modeled after Chinese coins (qián). A large upper compartment prov...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Elm

Jade sculpture with buddha and child
Jade sculpture with buddha and child

Jade sculpture with buddha and child

$1,116Sale Price|20% Off

Jade sculpture with buddha and child

Located in Milano, IT

At the base of the sculpture, a series of intricately carved ancient Chinese coins symbolize prosperity and abundance, evoking traditional beliefs that these icons bring fortune and ...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Jade

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Copper

Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Budai Buddha fine wood carving

$651Sale Price|20% Off

Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Located in Milano, IT

The sculpture depicts Budai, often known as the "Laughing Buddha" or "Buddha of Fortune," holding a necklace of traditional Chinese coins hanging from his hand—a symbol of prosperity...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base
Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base

Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base

Located in San Diego, CA

The sculpture rises from a domed base cast in high relief with traditional Chinese cash coins, an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and good fortune.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia

Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia

Located in Atlanta, GA

These coins were found abundant in Bali due to the active commercial trading with the Chinese sea merchants, as well as well established Chinese communities that long resided on Bali.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Copper

Chinese Lamphanger Chair
Chinese Lamphanger Chair

Chinese Lamphanger Chair

$1,395Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Lamphanger Chair

Located in Milano, IT

A particularly fascinating detail of this chair is the carvings depicting two main figures: the lower one represents a man holding a plant from which Chinese wén coins grow, symboliz...

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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique antique garden accent This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash coin" with its square hole dates to the 19th century. This was likely originally a m...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Ming Style Chinese Chair
Ming Style Chinese Chair

Ming Style Chinese Chair

$1,395Sale Price|20% Off

Ming Style Chinese Chair

Located in Milano, IT

In the lower section, two figures are depicted: one older and one younger, both holding traditional Chinese wén coins, symbols of prosperity and wealth.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese 22K Gold Carved Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Heart Pendant
Antique Chinese 22K Gold Carved Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Heart Pendant

Antique Chinese 22K Gold Carved Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Heart Pendant

Located in New York, NY

The jade is intricately carved with auspicious flowers, ancient Chinese cash coins, and bats, traditional symbols representing prosperity, abundance, longevity, and good fortune.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Jade, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots
Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots

Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots

Located in Atlanta, GA

Largely done with forbidden knots (a coined Chinese name due to the difficulty and potential damages it causes to the embroiderer's eyesight, also known as Beijing Knots) and long an...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Giltwood

Antique Nephrite Pendant Qing Period Certified Untreated
Antique Nephrite Pendant Qing Period Certified Untreated

Antique Nephrite Pendant Qing Period Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

It was during the Qing period (1636-1912) that the Chinese characters you see carved into this fine piece of natural nephrite —天下太平—were inscribed on coins.

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19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Jade

Javanese Clay Terracotta Piggy Bank from the Majapahit Kingdom (1292-1520)
Javanese Clay Terracotta Piggy Bank from the Majapahit Kingdom (1292-1520)

Javanese Clay Terracotta Piggy Bank from the Majapahit Kingdom (1292-1520)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The first money-depositing object in the shape of a pig emerged in Java, Indonesia in the 14th century with the introduction of coins from China. Javanese Boars (Celeng)in the Majapa...

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15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Clay

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

In 1859 an inventory of the museum's contents included, in addition to the previously mentioned artifacts, an egg collection, ancient and modern coins, Japanese and Chinese relics. I...

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19th Century Antique Chinese Coins

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Yarkand Saddle Blanket

Yarkand Saddle Blanket

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L 23 in

Yarkand Saddle Blanket

Located in San Francisco, CA

The border is an open field decorated with coins. The shou and the coins are Chinese symbols of good fortune.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Antique Chinese Trading Silver Coin, 19th Century
Large Antique Chinese Trading Silver Coin, 19th Century

Large Antique Chinese Trading Silver Coin, 19th Century

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H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 1.46 in

Large Antique Chinese Trading Silver Coin, 19th Century

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Antique Chinese trading silver coin, 19th century. A nice trading silver unit or silver coin from China, most likely from the 19th century, stamped with Chinese marks and tested hig...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Silver

Antique Coins Opals Tourmalines Silver Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks
Antique Coins Opals Tourmalines Silver Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks

Antique Coins Opals Tourmalines Silver Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks

Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK

Huo Quan Coins, China, Wang Mang Period, 7 -23AD, Opal, Tourmalines, Rhodium plated Silver, Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks, by Houndsditch

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Coins Emeralds Tourmalines Silver Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks
Antique Coins Emeralds Tourmalines Silver Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks

Antique Coins Emeralds Tourmalines Silver Chinese Zodiac Cufflinks

Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK

Huo Quan Coins, China, Mang Wang Period, AD 7-23, Emeralds, Tourmalines, Rhodium Plated Silver, by Houndsditch

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver

Coin Chest
Coin Chest

Coin Chest

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in

Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Coin Chest, with two top swiveling doors.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Brass

Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century
Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century

Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century

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H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 8.5 in

Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

This was a "harvest basket" in northern China, used to hold grains, corns and other harvest.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Iron

Chinese Dragon Motif Hand-Carved Ebonized Elm and Marble Taboret, Mid 19th C.
Chinese Dragon Motif Hand-Carved Ebonized Elm and Marble Taboret, Mid 19th C.

Chinese Dragon Motif Hand-Carved Ebonized Elm and Marble Taboret, Mid 19th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A mid-19th century Chinese Qing dynasty era dragon and coin motif ebonized hand-carved elm and marble two-tier taboret.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Marble

1920s Chinese Coin Silver Butterfly Fringed Bib Collar Necklace
1920s Chinese Coin Silver Butterfly Fringed Bib Collar Necklace

1920s Chinese Coin Silver Butterfly Fringed Bib Collar Necklace

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful and unusual antique 1920s Chinese coin-silver butterfly and large disc bib necklace with hollow metal bead fringe.

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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Lucky Strand of Antique Chinese Coins and Charms
Lucky Strand of Antique Chinese Coins and Charms

Lucky Strand of Antique Chinese Coins and Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

A long chain of antique Chinese copper coins and charms, strung together with red silk cord.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Chinese Qing Dynasty Garden Stool
Chinese Qing Dynasty Garden Stool

Chinese Qing Dynasty Garden Stool

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H 18 in Dm 13.5 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Garden Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

The body decorated with cutout of Chinese coins. Qing dynasty, 19th century, China.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Stool
Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Stool

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese ceramic drum form garden stool with beautiful brown glaze and Chinese coin pattern.

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Colonial Chinese Cabinet
Early 20th Century Colonial Chinese Cabinet

Early 20th Century Colonial Chinese Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese cabinet with two glass and wood paned doors with brass hardware, and Chinese coin carved apron.

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Fir

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 9.25 in W 8 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10.75 in W 8 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 9 in W 7.75 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 9.25 in W 8.25 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10 in W 9 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Canton Garden Seat, circa 1820-1840
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Canton Garden Seat, circa 1820-1840

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Canton Garden Seat, circa 1820-1840

Located in Downingtown, PA

A remarkably fine Chinese Export barrel-form garden seat with gilded "nailhead" decorated on two sides with double pierced circles representing double luck- based on a Chinese coin d...

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1830s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10.75 in W 7.75 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 11.25 in W 8 in D 8 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 11.25 in W 8 in D 8 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 8.75 in W 8.25 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10.25 in W 8 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Collection of Tibetan Waist Charms
Collection of Tibetan Waist Charms

Collection of Tibetan Waist Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection of three Tibetan waist charms with coral cabochons, leather belt loops, Chinese coins, and two-toned tooled metal mounts.

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19th Century Tibetan Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Coral

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

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H 10.25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, C. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, C. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800
Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800

Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800

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H 19.5 in W 30.5 in D 20 in

Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The original brass fittings are pierced with shapes like Chinese coins, representing prosperity, and the wan symbol, a backwards swastika, which was widely used in ancient times to r...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer, Reed

Set of Three Chinese Prosperity Stone Discs, c. 1900
Set of Three Chinese Prosperity Stone Discs, c. 1900

Set of Three Chinese Prosperity Stone Discs, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stones live on as minimalist sculptures, resembling ancient bi discs or a Chinese coins (qián), symbols of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

Some of the drawers even have their original Chinese coin escutcheons. Others were lost over time and have been replaced with small round brass plates made by hand.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century
Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The silver matchbox cover decorated with a fantastic dragon twisting and writhing in the clouds on one side - the shapes of the clouds reminiscent of strings of Chinese coins. The ot...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Merchant's Coin Barrel, c. 1800
Chinese Merchant's Coin Barrel, c. 1800

Chinese Merchant's Coin Barrel, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 19th century Chinese merchant's coin barrel is made from slats of wood strapped together with hand wrought iron rings.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Iron

Chinese Interlocking Coin Opium Lamp, c. 1900
Chinese Interlocking Coin Opium Lamp, c. 1900

Chinese Interlocking Coin Opium Lamp, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Famille Rose Fencai VOC Coin Dish
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Famille Rose Fencai VOC Coin Dish

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Famille Rose Fencai VOC Coin Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare chinese famille roser porcelain 'voc' cup and saucer Porcelain decorated in rose-pink, yellow and soft blue-green enamels, on a shield a lion rampant crowned, holding in his ...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Console Table with Humpback Apron, Coin Patterns and Horse hoof Legs
Chinese Console Table with Humpback Apron, Coin Patterns and Horse hoof Legs

Chinese Console Table with Humpback Apron, Coin Patterns and Horse hoof Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wooden console table from the early 20th century, with coin patterns and horse-hoofed legs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wood

Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China
Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China

Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Key-wound movement. Coin silver engraved hunting case, 53mm diameter.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Silver

Antique Korean Coin Chest
Antique Korean Coin Chest

Antique Korean Coin Chest

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H 14.5 in W 34 in D 15.5 in

Antique Korean Coin Chest

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with dovetail joinery. Has heavy patina and shows it’s age very well. Has aged with grace. Hi...

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19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Brass

Five Drawer Six Door Coin Coffer
Five Drawer Six Door Coin Coffer

Five Drawer Six Door Coin Coffer

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H 34 in W 99.25 in D 21.25 in

Five Drawer Six Door Coin Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood coffer with carved coins, a symbol of prosperity, five drawers and six doors with brass hardware.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Elm

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique antique garden accent This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash coin" with its square hole dates to the 19th century. This was likely originally a m...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century
Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century

Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

This delightful pair of round hand-carved stones in the form of an old "cash coins" with their square hole date to the 19th century. These were likely mill stones for grinding device...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Set of 41 Course Coins - 5 Rentenpfennig 1923/1924 - Weimar Republic - 1H28
Set of 41 Course Coins - 5 Rentenpfennig 1923/1924 - Weimar Republic - 1H28

Set of 41 Course Coins - 5 Rentenpfennig 1923/1924 - Weimar Republic - 1H28

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Delve into the historical legacy of the Weimar Republic with this impressive set of 41 course coins, each featuring a denomination of 5 Rentenpfennig and dating back to the years 192...

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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Coins

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Metal

Chinese Six-Sided Prosperity Lantern, c. 1850
Chinese Six-Sided Prosperity Lantern, c. 1850

Chinese Six-Sided Prosperity Lantern, c. 1850

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H 25.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Chinese Six-Sided Prosperity Lantern, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Delicately carved round medallions within the outer frame resemble Chinese eternal coins, conveying a blessing of prosperity and success.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Deco Bakelite Chinese Money Brooch
Deco Bakelite Chinese Money Brooch

Deco Bakelite Chinese Money Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antiqued silver metal and carved blue bakelite Chinese dangling coin brooch from the 1930s Czechoslovakia.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chinese Coins

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Dragon and Phoenix Porcelain Garden Stool
Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Dragon and Phoenix Porcelain Garden Stool

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Dragon and Phoenix Porcelain Garden Stool

Located in Austin, TX

The cut-outs on the sides in the shape of a pair of conjoined Chinese coins. The top with a cut-out of a single Chinese coin.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

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Porcelain

Antique Ornate Carved Oak Chinese Bookcase, circa 1930s
Antique Ornate Carved Oak Chinese Bookcase, circa 1930s

Antique Ornate Carved Oak Chinese Bookcase, circa 1930s

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Chinese Export carved bookcase China, early 20th century Ornate carved dark oak, with scenes depicted of a landscape with people and Chinese coins in rel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coins

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Brass

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10.75 in W 7.25 in D 3 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Willow

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 11 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 11.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the stone lives on as a minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 9 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Willow

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

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H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 4 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and organic texture, the round stone resembles an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Limestone, Steel

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Late 19th Century American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Stitched Wool & Cotton

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Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Velvet

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Antique American Quilt

$875

W 40 in L 62 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Chinese Coins

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Wool

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Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American Antique Chinese Coins

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Wool, Cotton

LeMoyne Stars and Maple Leaves Quilt
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LeMoyne Stars and Maple Leaves Quilt

$6,800

H 87 in W 75 in D 0.5 in

LeMoyne Stars and Maple Leaves Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This is an early and unusual quilt combining LeMoyne Stars and Tulip patterns. It is made with a wonderful array of early 19th century fabrics. The tan sashing was the perfect color...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chinese Coins

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Cotton

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Antique Quilts, Amish Crib Quilt Mounted

Antique Quilts, Amish Crib Quilt Mounted

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 41 in W 41 in D 1 in

Antique Quilts, Amish Crib Quilt Mounted

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amish mounted diamond in a square crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This rare and very unusual all cotton crib quilt is in very good condition with slight lighted colors.

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20th Century American Country Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Cotton

Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt

Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 74 in W 66 in D 0.25 in

Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Chinese Coins

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Cotton

19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Hand-Stitched Quilt, Cotton Paradigm
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19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Hand-Stitched Quilt, Cotton Paradigm

Located in Barrington, IL

Experience the charm and ingenuity of traditional American craftsmanship with this stunning Pennsylvania Dutch pieced quilt, hand-sewn in the late 1800s. Featuring the classic “Parad...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Chinese Coins

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Cotton, Fabric

Vintage Hand Stitched and Hand Quilted Postage Stamp Quilt in Blue, Ivory, Red
Vintage Hand Stitched and Hand Quilted Postage Stamp Quilt in Blue, Ivory, Red

Vintage Hand Stitched and Hand Quilted Postage Stamp Quilt in Blue, Ivory, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

A remarkable example of late 19th-century American quilt making, this vintage “Postage Stamp” quilt is an extraordinary display of patience, skill, and artistry. Composed of approxim...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Chinese Coins

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Cotton

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Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt

$1,185

H 64 in W 64 in D 0.5 in

Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Windmill Blades (aka Pineapple Log Cabin) quilt done in wool challis with a cotton print backing. The solid colors make the pattern especially dynamic with the windmill blades truly ...

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Chinese Coins

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Wool, Cotton

19th C Geese Chase in Bars Quilt. Dated 1877
19th C Geese Chase in Bars Quilt. Dated 1877

19th C Geese Chase in Bars Quilt. Dated 1877

$1,895

H 88 in W 88 in D 0.25 in

19th C Geese Chase in Bars Quilt. Dated 1877

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Geese Chase in Bars Quilt. Dated 1877. This Quilt in Pristine Condition! In Never Used Condition.

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19th Century American Country Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Cotton

Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt
Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt

Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt

$2,200

H 82 in W 78 in D 0.2 in

Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This Mennonite Touching Stars quilt clearly reflects the Victorian era in which it was made. The stars are made of totally irregular pieces similar to those used in Victorian Crazy q...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Chinese Coins

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Wool

Early Wild Goose Chase Quilt
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Located in Darnestown, MD

Richly colored Wild Goose Chase quilt (aka Geese in Flight) from the early 19th century. Abutting the triangles gives a terrific up and down movement to the "geese". Streak of Lightn...

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Cotton, Linen

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Early 20th Century American Crazy Quilt in Turquoise, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American Antique Chinese Coins

Materials

Cotton, Wool

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$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Chinese Coins

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Cotton

19th Century Amish Hole in the Barn Door Quilt, Dated 1890
19th Century Amish Hole in the Barn Door Quilt, Dated 1890

19th Century Amish Hole in the Barn Door Quilt, Dated 1890

By Amish Quilts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century very rare Holmes county Ohio Amish hole in the barn door quilt. This early and very rare all cotton quilt has a cheddar backing and very interesting color combo. The con...

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Chinese Coins

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Cotton

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Antique Chinese Coins For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Chinese coins is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and elm, all antique Chinese coins available were constructed with great care. Antique Chinese coins have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many antique Chinese coins are appealing in their simplicity, but Wang Hing & Co. produced popular antique Chinese coins that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Chinese Coins?

Prices for antique Chinese coins start at $295 and top out at $6,795 with the average selling for $1,525.