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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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Culture: Chinese
Handmade: Yes
