A Chinese silver hair pin and pearl hair pin, 19th century

A Chinese silver hair pin and pearl hair pin

19th century

Pearl hair pin sold with associated storage box.

H: 8 1/4, W: 1/2, D: 1 1/8 in. (H: 20.96, W: 1.27, D: 2.86 cm. (largest))

Weight: 43.50 g (silver, approximately)

Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong. Lot 20 to 27,Lot 173 to 179,and Lot 225 to 235 are from the same collector.

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Condition Report: With minor loss to pearls and threads, and age-related wear to silver.