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Auction: CSS115A - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 1087

Miscellaneous
Photo
Hong Kong
1912 a collodion photo of Hong Kong antique and sundry goods dealer at a stall on the deck of German warship. Why can Hong Kong merchants sell on German warships? The background is: At that time, due to the 1911 Revolution, the situation in China was turbulent. In order to protect its interests in China, Germany sent the light cruiser Emden to support. When stopping over in Hong Kong for a rest, most officers and soldiers were not allowed to go ashore, so the commander of the German warship invited Hong Kong antique and sundry dealers to board the warship and selling their goods. Photo size:11.5x15.7cm


1912年香港古玩及雜件商人在德國艦上甲板攤賣情况的火棉膠照片. 為何香港商人可以在德國戰艦上擺賣呢? 其背景是: 當時因為革亥革命之故, 中國局勢動蕩, 德國為了維護其在華利益, 所以派遣埃姆登號輕巡洋艦北土支援, 在途經香港休整時, 大部份官兵未允許登岸, 於是德艦的長官就邀請香港的古玩及雜物商人登上戰艦擺實. 照片尺寸: 11.5x15.7cm

Estimate
HK$800 to HK$1,500

Starting price
HK$800