Lot 139: A Set of Four Chinese White Metal Coin Souvenir Spoons, Republican Period

A set of four Chinese souvenir spoons, crafted from a silver-toned metal, featuring visible "SILVER" and Chinese "紋銀" (wényín, pure silver) markings. Each spoon bowl is round and embossed with Chinese dragons and auspicious characters such as "壽" (Shòu, longevity), with some designs referencing "光緒元寶" (Guāngxù Yuánbǎo) coinage. The handles are topped with Chinese Republican period coins, depicting various figures and motifs including portraits (likely Sun Yat-sen or Yuan Shikai), a standing deity, a grain bundle, and a sailing junk ship. Inscriptions on these coins include "中華民國" (Zhōnghuá Mínguó, Republic of China), "十年" (Shí Nián, Year Ten/1921), "壹圓" (Yī Yuán, One Yuan), "貳角" (Èr Jiǎo, Two Jiao), and the English word "HUPEH" (Hupeh Province).

L: Approximately 17cm