Opium chatelaine - Silver, Agate - China - Qing dynasty circa 1850–1900
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Antique Chinese opium chatelaine from the late Qing dynasty (circa 1900), titled Opium chatelaine - Silver, Agate, in good condition, featuring handmade silver instruments including a closable tweezer, decorated with filigree and cabochon agate or carnelian, length 14 cm and weight 30 g, provenance Privécollectie and origin China.
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An antique Chinese opium chatelaine from the late Qing Dynasty (around 1900). This functional piece of jewelry was traditionally worn on a belt or garment. It contains several handmade silver instruments (including a retractable/closable tweezers) for personal care or preparing an opium pipe. The set is adorned with filigree work and agate or carnelian beads. The tweezers can be opened via a sliding mechanism. Length 14 centimeters, weight 30 grams. No silver standard marks or hallmarks present; they are not magnetic. Historically, China did not have an official or regulated hallmark testing system for silver as in Europe. The set is in very nice condition.
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An antique Chinese opium chatelaine from the late Qing Dynasty (around 1900). This functional piece of jewelry was traditionally worn on a belt or garment. It contains several handmade silver instruments (including a retractable/closable tweezers) for personal care or preparing an opium pipe. The set is adorned with filigree work and agate or carnelian beads. The tweezers can be opened via a sliding mechanism. Length 14 centimeters, weight 30 grams. No silver standard marks or hallmarks present; they are not magnetic. Historically, China did not have an official or regulated hallmark testing system for silver as in Europe. The set is in very nice condition.
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Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Qing dynasty circa 1850–1900
Country of Origin
China
Title of artwork
Opium chatelaine - Silver, Agate
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
