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Lot 241

Group of Four Chinese Metal and Hardstone Accessories

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

comprising: gilt bronze belt buckle with incised and relief floral decoration, two inset jade pieces centering an inset agate piece, 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.; gilt bronze and enamel decorated floral hairpin with five chain extensions terminating in small bells, likely used as an article of adornment on clothes, 7-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.; reticulated metal pendant with hardstone monkey toggle, 7 in.; small silver and enamel decorated pomander with decorative bat, 3 x 1-7/8 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and tarnish, surface scratches and small losses to enamel decoration; agate piece in belt buckle with crack; hairpin with some elements loose