Group of 6 Chinese Tourmaline Pendants, 19th Century

A group of six Chinese tourmaline pendants with 14K settings dating from the 19th century. The group includes pendants of: a Chilong, a bat with lingzhi and bamboo, a hulu gourd with a bat, a pair of hulu gourds, a lotus leaf, and a fish with lotuses.

Dimensions are: the pendant of the hulu gourd with a bat measures 1 1/4 inches tall X 5/8 inches wide, 3.2 cm X 1.6 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The pendant of the fish has been dyed and has a few small chips. The lotus leaf pendant has a few minuscule chips. The Chilong pendant has one minuscule chip. The rest are in overall good condition.

Provenance: From Mrs. Hillebrand in Chicago, Illinois. Her father-in-law purchased these items in China and Hong Kong between 1935 and 1970. This lot is part of Mrs. Hillebrand's sixth consignment with Oakridge Auction Gallery.

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