A very nice gilt brass hairpin in the shape of a butterfly, decorated with kingfisher feathers. The wings made of jade or nephrite, the body with fine filigree work. China, late 19th/early 20th century. H. 15 cm W. 6 cm. Condition: expected age wear.
This jade (jadeite) pendant is 2 ¼” long, 1 7/8” wide and 3/8” thick. It is an early 20th century product. It is carved on both sides as a fish with lotus leaf, pod and some small flowers. It has a very nice translucent body and green spots. It is in great condition.
A beautiful late 19th or early 20th C. Chinese silver bangle, in excellent condition. Marked. Weights:35.6g.D:5.3cm
A pair of antique Chinese jadeite earrings with silver and gold washed backing in excellent condition. L:2.5cm $650 Pending
This outstanding hand made silver cloisonn¨¦ and jade bracelet is 7 inches long and 3 quarters of an inch at the widest part. It is an early 20th century product. The workmanship is superb and is in great shape. This is from a collection which we are selling for a retired jeweler. There are seven pieces of pale jade, every piece of jade is surrounded by butterfly design cloisonn¨¦. The back is a woven silver design.
A Chinese court necklace (Chaozhu). The necklace is composed of one hundred and eight red agate beads spaced with three lapis lazuli beads. The lower part is decorated with a lapis lazuli and jadeite combination bead (fotouta), a flat oblong crystal plaque suspending a golden hair crystal drop, and three strings of lapis lazuli beads suspending similar enameled-metal mounted golden hair crystal drops. Late Qing Dynasty. The necklace is in excellent condition.
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel bangle with a flower motif bangle in excellent condtion. D:6cm (stretchable)
A set of old hanging ornaments for Buddhist temples or private settings. Decorated with gold leaves (genuine) over the lacquered wood and paper (small ornaments). The color of gold is soft, one or two strings are missing. The last photo shown here is Azabu Dai-Kannon in Chokoku-ji, Tokyo. Approx. length 15 inches long, Meiji period (1868-1912).
A very elegant late 19th C. to early 20th C. Chinese silver and gold wash necklace with gemstones, in excellent condition with beautiful patina. Marked. L:38cm (15")
A beautiful pair of late 19the or early 20th C. Chinese silver and jade earrings, in excellent condition.
A beautiful early 20th C. silver enamel with jadeite ring in excellent condition. Marked. Size 7
A lovely hairpin, decorated with kingfisher feathers, coral and ornaments in amber and jade. China, late 19th/early 20th century.
Length 12 cm Width 12 cm. Condition: damage to the jade ornament on the right, age wear to the feathers.
Two beautiful Chinese 19th C. sterling silver bangles with very intricate carving. Excellent condition. Signed. Diameter: 2-1/2"(5.5cm). Total Weight: 115g.(2 pcs)
A Chinese, very long, purple beaded necklace with bright green stone beads (possibly jade), blue fabric tassels with blue glass drops, small wooden round beads carved with saints' faces, silver medallions with green threads. This necklace would have been used in Chinese cinematography. 20th century
Size: 38" Length
1890 – 1910s
Late Qing / Republic
White jade and .935 silver
Length: 5.8 cm, width: 4.9 cm
Weight: 27.7 g
From a Florida estate
A beautiful reticulated white jade carving of the character “shou” (longevity) together with a bat (fu / “good fortune”), with both framed by chilong dragons. The jade is an icy white to pale celadon color. It appears to be mutton fat khotan (hetian) jade...
The Chinese ethnic minority Miao are very fond of silver and would use any festival to display their ornate silver jewelry. This dragon necklace was used by a young girl child from one of the many Miao villages around the hills of Kali. The pendent is 6.5 inches wide, childs' size, but the decorative chain is long enough for an adult to wear. Because the pendent is hollow, it is comfortable to wear. As one moves, the necklace makes a soft tinkling sound.
A group of 3pcs 19th C. Chinese silver figurines, all marked with Chinese in very good condition. H:2"&2-1/2"
A beautiful old Chinese silver enameled bangle with bat & flower motif. In excellent condition. weight:58.4g D:6cm