COLLECTION OF 12 WEST AFRICAN SILVER PLATED “MANILLA CURRENCY”.

Circa 19th century. Collection of 12 silver “Manilla Currency” also known as ring money that were collected by a missionary in West Africa and engraved and cased in a leather box, re-purposed as napkin rings. “Manilla’s” were manufactured in Europe in bronze, copper and occasionally gold to be used in trade for slaves. This group of rings were silver plated over bronze or brass. SIZE: w. 2-3/8″ each. Case 7″ x 6″ x 3″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Maine collection. CONDITION: Rings very good, each etched with a monogram and a number. Case has wear to corners and back panel is detached. 9-94730 (400-600) – Lot 1589

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1589	$370.50	COLLECTION OF 12 WEST AFRICAN SILVER PLATED “MANILLA CURRENCY”. Circa 19th century. Collection of 12 silver “Manilla Currency” also known as ring money that were collected by a missionary in West Africa and engraved and cased in a leather box, re-purposed as napkin rings. “Manilla’s” were manufactured in Europe in bronze, copper and occasionally gold to be used in trade for slaves. This group of rings were silver plated over bronze or brass. SIZE: w. 2-3/8″ each. Case 7″ x 6″ x 3″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Maine collection. CONDITION: Rings very good, each etched with a monogram and a number. Case has wear to corners and back panel is detached. 9-94730 (400-600) – Lot 1589 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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COLLECTION OF 12 WEST AFRICAN SILVER PLATED “MANILLA CURRENCY”.