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Auction: 24122 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 35: Indian and Islamic Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 762

China, Shanghai, Dr Burge's Poland Fowls, First Prize, AR Medallet, 1890, engraven over engine-turned Victorian Shilling, SHANGHAI H. D. & P. S. S., 1890 at centre, rev. 1st Prize | Dr Burge's | Poland Fowls, 4.93g, 12h, light surface marks and toning, extremely fine and presumably very rare

The original Poland Fowls (Ducks) were black, with white top-knots and Gold and Silver spangled. There was formerly a breed of White with black top-knot, but that is lost. There are now White, Black, Spangled and Chamois. (Fowls by Baily, London, 1868)

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