Description
Beautiful detail and patina with nice heft
Menuki are pairs of traditional ornamental sword fittings that would be placed under the binding on the handle of a katana and were commonly exported for use in jewelry in Europe during the Aesthetic Period of the late 1800's
I'm really just guessing at the time period of this beautiful pendant
The brooch hasn't been on display yet
Art Deco Pair of Chinese Enamel and Turquoise Wedding Bracelets Silver c. 1920 bezel set Beautiful detail and patina withA lovely pair of antique Chinese silver bangles with bezel set turquoise and light blue enamel birds, possibly phoenixes, surrounded by cobalt and purple Enamel accents. While traditionally these bracelets would be given to a Chinese bride before the ceremony, this particular pair was most likely made for the export market circa 1920. Very beautiful in person and still in wonderful condition, ready to be worn once more! Measure 3. 25" diameter. Should