Beautiful double bamboo small size Chinese wedding bracelet in blue and purple aqua enamel with two moveable butterfly clasps. The bamboo has been glued into the silver, so, although it has the clasps, it can not be taken apart. This piece is signed and stamped for the domestic market. Very good condition, some loss to the enamel. Measures 2 1/4" inside, 2 3/4" on outside, 3/5" width.
Beautiful and exquisite condition antique Qing dynasty panel re-framed for European export much later in the 20th century. It is rare to find the One Hundred Antiques motif embroidered so well and in such excellent condition. There are no stains, and the Peking knot work is exceptionally tight and refined. A rare piece.Bright colors. No stains or watermarks.
Measures: 15" X 18" with outer portion, inner panel is 13.5" X 11".
For your consideration is an exceedingly refined Chinese export bracelet featuring interlocking jade rings (possibly replaced at a later date), and a fine jadeite carved stone as the centerpiece with great untreated color. The main stone is accented by lovely tourmaline and other semi-precious hardstones. Some of them have holes in them from when they were hung on charms or necklaces previously. Note the extremely fine work on the filigree. Stamped as "Silver."
Measures 7.5" leng ...click for details
Beautiful and vibrant emerald green jadeite carved stones enhance these unusual Chinese earrings which are probably for the export market. They are silver with vermeil, as are the newer ear wires which accompany them. There has been a repair to one of the pair where the coins were soldered back together, see photos. The jadeite archaic style carvings are perfect and authentic with excellent untreated gem quality color.
Beautiful Chinese silver vermeil export choker necklace featuring amethyst beads and a medallion with tourmaline and possibly aquamarine. Center stone nicely carved. Very good condition, no issues to note save a slightly indented cabochon on connector clasp. Measures 16" length, center medallion is 2.75" X 2" diameter.
Rare pale celadon antique Chinese jade necklace. Supposedly this necklace is fit for a princess. There is one broken portion to one of the carved links. Otherwise very good condition overall.
Beautiful antique textile kesi panel featuring warriors interwoven with metallic gold thread throughout. This piece is in good condition, with 4 patched areas on the verso and at least one area where the kesi work has come a little loose. Colors are strong. Displays beautifully, will make an excellent framed addition to any collection. Measures 33" X 56". Please e-mail for detailed condition report.
Beautiful antique Chinese nephrite jade mirror featuring archaistic jade belt hook as handle and jade insert, surrounded by chased silver and semi precious stones. A stunning piece in excellent condition. Measures 9" X 5".
Interesting antique Chinese tourmaline necklace which has been assembled at some point from Antique Chinese toggles featuring seed pearls and apple green carved jadeite, plus coral carved beads. Carved jadeite centerpiece is perfect and looks emerald green when held up to the light. Measures 27" including length of main dangle.
