Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

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Lot 293: A 5” x 6” Silver-Toned Metallic Finished Ceramic Three-Legged Money Toad Coin Bank

This auction ended on February 26, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £6

This ceramic money toad, also known as a Jin Chan, is configured as a coin bank and features a traditional three-legged design. The figure is depicted resting upon a base of coins and holds a single coin in its mouth. The exterior is finished in a silver-toned metallic plating and is decorated with raised green circular accents on the back, along with red and gold-painted highlights. The eyes are rendered in black and white. Several black Chinese characters are inscribed on the base, including 招财 (zhāocái). The underside is constructed with a recessed base and a black rubber stopper.
5” x 6”