ANTIQUE BRONZE MANILLA
A lovely African bronze currency manilla with a twisted body which makes it more interesting and unusual than the plain varaints.
The faceted terminals feature multiple roundels within borders and the top of the body has two rows of incised decoration terminating in roundels.
Date: Mid to late 19th Century.
Condition. Good condition and good depth of colour. Some of the raised high points are rubbed which reveal some lighter bronze tints and there appears to be some historic deposits in the decoration of the terminals.
Dimensions:
Max diameter: 9 cm (3 1/2″)
Diameter of twisted body: 2 cm (3/4″)
Max width of terminals: 4 cm (1 1/2″)
Weight: 670g (1.47 lb)
Stock number: AC1266
PRICE £130 (incs UK shipping)
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