 |
Antique Chinese Silver Young Man on Qilin Jade Bead Bell Dangles Necklace
|
Antique Chinese silver necklace of a young man or “first candidate” riding a qilin; the almost identical piece may be found on page 62 of Margaret Duda’s Four Centuries of Silver.
Finely detailed repousse mounted qilin is double sided & measures 2 5/8” x 2 ¼”, including bell dangles 6 ¼”. Young man grasps a lotus blossom & has holes in his mouth & eyes typical to the “first candidate” pieces.
Suspended on a 20” chain with jade beads; largest measures 8.25mm. Bells jingle with movement.
Unmarked, tests as silver.
PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL IS DUE WITHIN THREE DAYS OF PURCHASE.
CONTINENTAL USA SHIPPING is by USPS. Items are insured by Shipsurance and evidence of insurance will not appear on package. On purchases over $400.00 USPS PRIORITY MAIL is required. I will gladly combine items.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS will be determined by location. I ship by USPS & will provide buyers with shipping costs by USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL MAIL. On items over $150.00 USPS REGISTERED MAIL is required. On purchases over $400.00 USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL is required. All items are insured. I am happy to combine shipping.
ALSO TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOMS FEES!! PLEASE DON'T ASK ME TO REDUCE STATED VALUE ON CUSTOMS FORMS!!!
ALL SALES ARE FINAL, UNLESS I HAVE MISREPRESENTED THE ITEM. I MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE DETAILED, ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS & PHOTOS OF ALL ITEMS, AND ENCOURAGE BUYERS TO ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF MY PIECES ARE VINTAGE & ANTIQUE, AND CONSEQUENTLY NOT IN NEW CONDITION.
I'VE BEEN COLLECTING VINTAGE & ANTIQUE JEWELRY AS WELL AS ECLECTIC BRIC A BRAC ALL MY LIFE. I LOVE COMBING THROUGH ESTATE SALES, FLEA MARKETS & ANTIQUE SHOWS FOR TREASURES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A HOME & ATTIC FULL OF JEWELRY, POTTERY, ART, BOOKS, TOYS...WHATEVER INTRIGUED ME AT THE TIME. NOW I'M SLOWLY GOING THROUGH IT, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, OFFERING PIECES FOR SALE. I MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO DESCRIBE MY ITEMS IN GREAT DETAIL AND PROVIDE MANY PHOTOS. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT MY PIECES ARE VINTAGE & ANTIQUE, AND CONSEQUENTLY ARE NOT IN NEW CONDITION. I'M ALWAYS HAPPY TO ANSWER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH QUESTIONS, I WILL USUALLY RESPOND THE SAME DAY.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
