Group of 3 Chinese Pieces of Jewelry, 19th Century
A group of three pieces of Chinese jewelry dating from the 19th century with kingfisher feather decoration. The lot includes: a floral hairpin with leaves made of feathers, coral beads, jadeite, and with a pink tourmaline center; a butterfly charm with wings decorated with features and beads; and a string necklace with a crescent-shaped pendant decorated with feathers and with coral beads.
Dimensions are: the hairpin measures 9 inches tall X 5 1/4 inches wide, 22.9 cm X 13.3 cm; the charm measures 1 1/2 inches tall X 1 1/8 inches wide, 3.8 cm X 2.9 cm; and the necklace pendant measures 3/4 inches tall X 2 3/4 inches wide, 1.9 cm X 7 cm. Weight: all three pieces together weigh 44.5 grams. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: All three pieces have loss to the feathers. The hairpin has fading to the thread. The charm has a missing bead and some bent wires. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private Texas collection. The hairpin comes with a tag from the November 7, 2016 auction of Bonhams, where it was offered as lot 583.
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A group of three pieces of Chinese jewelry dating from the 19th century with kingfisher feather decoration. The lot includes: a floral hairpin with leaves made of feathers, coral beads, jadeite, and with a pink tourmaline center; a butterfly charm with wings decorated with features and beads; and a string necklace with a crescent-shaped pendant decorated with feathers and with coral beads.
Dimensions are: the hairpin measures 9 inches tall X 5 1/4 inches wide, 22.9 cm X 13.3 cm; the charm measures 1 1/2 inches tall X 1 1/8 inches wide, 3.8 cm X 2.9 cm; and the necklace pendant measures 3/4 inches tall X 2 3/4 inches wide, 1.9 cm X 7 cm. Weight: all three pieces together weigh 44.5 grams. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: All three pieces have loss to the feathers. The hairpin has fading to the thread. The charm has a missing bead and some bent wires. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private Texas collection. The hairpin comes with a tag from the November 7, 2016 auction of Bonhams, where it was offered as lot 583.
High resolution photos can be found here.
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