A large group of East Asian jewelry
A large group of East Asian jewelry
20th century or earlier
Each appears unmarked
Twenty-one works comprising a chunky seven-sphere round pendant with multiple dangles (3.5" H x 2.5" Dia.), seven double-sided silver pendants including one horse and six depicting various auspicious characters and symbols including fish, baskets, and knives (Largest: 3" H x 3.25" W; Smallest: 2" H x 2.625" W), together with four Chinese style double-sided silver symbolic lock pendants (to ward off evil and lock the wearer to earth), with various auspicious characters including flowers and inscriptions, one with dangles, one with a beaded chain and one with a knotted cord (Largest: 2" H x 2.625" W; Smallest: 1.375" H x 2.125" W), and four repousse silver cuff bracelets, including one bangle with a bird head hinge (Largest: 7" inner C x 0.5" H; Smallest: 6.5" inner C x 0.75" H), as well four figural charms (Each: 1.75" H) and two large egg-shaped dragon motif beads (Each: 1.5" H), 21 pieces
477.3 grams gross
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light wear, tarnishing, and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stone beads with scattered light abrasions. Light wear to cording. The two lock necklaces with brocade boxes. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A large group of East Asian jewelry
20th century or earlier
Each appears unmarked
Twenty-one works comprising a chunky seven-sphere round pendant with multiple dangles (3.5" H x 2.5" Dia.), seven double-sided silver pendants including one horse and six depicting various auspicious characters and symbols including fish, baskets, and knives (Largest: 3" H x 3.25" W; Smallest: 2" H x 2.625" W), together with four Chinese style double-sided silver symbolic lock pendants (to ward off evil and lock the wearer to earth), with various auspicious characters including flowers and inscriptions, one with dangles, one with a beaded chain and one with a knotted cord (Largest: 2" H x 2.625" W; Smallest: 1.375" H x 2.125" W), and four repousse silver cuff bracelets, including one bangle with a bird head hinge (Largest: 7" inner C x 0.5" H; Smallest: 6.5" inner C x 0.75" H), as well four figural charms (Each: 1.75" H) and two large egg-shaped dragon motif beads (Each: 1.5" H), 21 pieces
477.3 grams gross
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light wear, tarnishing, and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stone beads with scattered light abrasions. Light wear to cording. The two lock necklaces with brocade boxes. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
