A beautiful 19th C. Chinese kingfisher hair pin with two small dangling bell on each side, in very good condition. Total high 6-1/4" W:2-1/4"
A beautiful large piece late 18th C. Chinese Jadeite brooch, mounted on sterling silver. In excellent condition. H:1-3/4" x W:1-1/2".
During the Qing Dynasty, the feathers of the kingfisher bird were used to create ornaments for woman to attach to clothing and/or wear in their hair...
Through the 1800's These ornaments were made and formed with heavy paper (light weight cardboard...)
They had large areas of feathers and the edges of the paper form were bordered with gold paint...and the ornaments were often domed
By the early 1900's the bird were becoming rare almost extinct ...so intricate and smaller sections of fea...
A beautiful 19th C. Chinese jadeite bangle with golden clasp catch,excellent condition.D:5.5cm
A Very Fine White Nephrite Jade Pendant:
China, 19th Century
This is of rectangular form and lock-shape, Ruyi patern open works around
its edges, a lock bar in the upper center with four Chinese auspicious characters
and on the other side, a big peach tree with peachs and a stylized book in landscape
delicately carved. It’s in very fine condition without any damages.
It measures 7cm x 4cm x 0.5cm
This late 19th century carved white jade (nephrite) ornament can be used as pendant. It is 2 ¼ inches long, 1 ¼ inches wide and 3 /4 inch thick. One side is carved as a double gourd and a small heart-shaped leaf, the other side is a carving of two legendary animals facing each other. It is in excellent shape.
This late 19th century sterling silver and jade bracelet is 7 inches long and half of an inch wide. There are five pieces of jade (jadeite) mounted in silver fittings and two Chinese characters in outline form at the end of the bracelet. On the back is stamped “sterling” and “China”. It is in great condition.
19th century or earlier
Genuine natural carnelian / red agate
Weight: 156.3 g
Length (clasp to clasp): 98 cm
Number of beads: 68
Beads measure from 25 mm by 17 mm (largest) to 10 mm by 8 mm
From an English collection
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Many beads exhibit age surface wear, as well as some pitting and chipping (especially along the thread hole). [Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition report.]
A Very Fine Nephrite White Jade Pendant:
China, Qing dynasty,19th -early 1900s.
It is very fine white nephrite pendant carved with a horse or mythical animal (?),
there is no any mottled color in this white jade, an well carved with incised details
the head, mouth and tail. It’s in very fine condition without any damages.
It measures 4.3cm w. x 2.3cm d. x 3cm h.
During the Qing Dynasty, the feathers of the kingfisher bird were used to create ornaments for woman to attach to clothing and/or wear in their hair...
Through the 1800's These ornaments were made and formed with heavy paper (light weight cardboard...)
They had large areas of feathers and the edges of the paper form were bordered with gold paint...and the ornaments were often domed
By the early 1900's the bird were becoming rare almost extinct ...so intricate and smaller sections of fea...
Exact age unknown, but at least 100 years old, possibly much older
Natural red carnelian (agate)
Beads measure from 220 mm (largest) to 140 mm (smallest)
Weight: 233.6 grams
From a Montreal, Canada private collection
A strand of 34 carnelian / red agate beads, carved in the Chinese/ Tibetan melon style. The age wear, patina, and carving workmanship suggests that this necklace may be very old...
In China for centuries various civil officials showed their rank by the finial worn on their hat.
The color of the central stone at the top of the metal finial indicated the rank of the wearer...
Brass/gold was the lowest rank...
The hats were further decorated with a long ring of red silk tassels attached between the finial and the hat...
This antique court hat finial along with the circle of tassels is from the Qing dynasty
the finial and the ring of tassels are displayed on top of ...
A beautiful 19th C Chinese sterling silver rattan bangle. Inner Diameter: 2-1/2". In excellent condition with beautiful patina.
A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese silver enameled necklace in excellent condition. L:64cm
Late 1800s
This unusually long necklace is composed of graduated undyed pink coral beads of slightly compressed spherical form, ranging in tone from light pink to a deeper salmon color. The clasp is an egg-shaped reticulated bronze with a wedge-shaped catch that have both been gilded. Good condition overall with a soft wear and polish to the beads.
Length: 51 in. Bead Size: 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.
A beautiful late Qing dynasty Chinese silver enameled hairpin, very unusual and long. Came with the original tag. Weight:28.3g L:8.75"
Lot of 7 medallions in gilded copper, cut, cloisonné and enamelled with Chinese characters and lotus flowers on a background cutted of Swastika. It seems that the pattern is related to wishes for great longevity. Very rare if not unique set...
An antique Chinese Beijing or Peking Glass belt hook. The belt hook contains motifs of Chinese lions and a mystical beast standing on top of the hook. The unique aspect of this piece is where the glass color is emulating white jade. Age: 18th century. Size: height 1.25" width 1.1" length 5.5"