Four Chinese kingfisher and gilt-metal hair ornaments, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Jewellery, Scarves and Objects of Vertu
  • Four Chinese kingfisher and gilt-metal hair ornaments, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

LOT 150

Four Chinese kingfisher and gilt-metal hair ornaments, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000

About this Item

Four Chinese kingfisher and gilt-metal hair ornaments, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
including two hair pins, each headed by foliate terminals set with kingfisher feathers, the smaller highlighted with a red glass bead, some feather loss, the taller approximately 90mm high; two foliate hair ornament sprays, each set with kingfisher feathers, mounted to a gilt-metal base, height approximately 80mm; and a pair of gilt-metal en tremblant hair pins, the coil spring-headed by leaves, tendrils and peonies, height approximately 105mm
(6)

Notes

For further information relating to this subject see attached link

http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/rpr/index.php/object-biography-index/19-prmcollection/290-chinese-hairpins/index.html

More from Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Asian Arts, Jewellery and Wine

18ct gold hunting cased keyless lever watch, maker's initials JR, Sheffield 1899
18ct gold hunting cased keyless lever watch, maker's initials JR, Sheffield 1899
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Enamel, diamond-set and gold pendant, Indian
Enamel, diamond-set and gold pendant, Indian
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Volmer Bahner; Danish sterling silver brooch, designed by Volmer Bahner, 1912-1995
Volmer Bahner; Danish sterling silver brooch, designed by Volmer Bahner, 1912-1995
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Jaded Jewellery Company; Five-strand faux baroque cream and grey pearl necklace, Jaded Jewellery Company, New York
Jaded Jewellery Company; Five-strand faux baroque cream and grey pearl necklace, Jaded Jewellery Company, New York
ZAR 1 000 - 1 200
Pair of opal doublet and 9ct gold earrings
Pair of opal doublet and 9ct gold earrings
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Emerald, diamond and 18ct gold ring
Emerald, diamond and 18ct gold ring
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000