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5 Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Silver Hair Pin Qing Dynasty TianTsui 点翠

Description: These are 5 stunning antique gilt silver hairpins made with silver, kingfisher feather, pearls and gemstones. Known as 點翠 / 点翠 to the Chinese, Tian-Tsui translates to "dotting with kingfishers". Its a traditional practice in which kingfisher feathers were cut to size and incorporated into sterling silver and silver gilt jewelry to create a dazzling fluorescent blue finish. Made by hand in the late 19th to early 20th century. Overall in very good condition, these are antique items show normal wear for a piece of this age. Some repairs made by the previous owner. Please feel free to ask me any questions/pictures about these hairpins. As is condition. Return is not accepted.

Price: 3500 USD

Location: Champaign, Illinois

End Time: 2024-12-01T05:26:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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5 Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Silver Hair Pin Qing Dynasty TianTsui 点翠5 Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Silver Hair Pin Qing Dynasty TianTsui 点翠5 Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Silver Hair Pin Qing Dynasty TianTsui 点翠5 Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Silver Hair Pin Qing Dynasty TianTsui 点翠5 Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Silver Hair Pin Qing Dynasty TianTsui 点翠

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Country/Region of Manufacture: China

Culture: Chinese

Handmade: Yes

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