29 juillet 2011
Chinese kingfisher feather jewellery
Three ornate pieces of Chinese kingfisher feather jewellery. photo Bonhams
To include a gilt mounted hair slide depicting a large lotus flower to centre, surrounded by an inverted V-shaped floral frame, with a bat and two birds en tremblant, embellished with faux pearls and red coloured stones; a tiara featuring a central lotus flower, flanked by two bats and floral sprays en tremblant; and a gilt mounted brooch/hair slide with a central chrysanthemum style flower with faux pearl centre, (some losses). (3) - Sold for £744
A group of seven pieces of Chinese kingfisher feather jewellery. photo Bonhams
To include a pair of gilt metal multi-drop earrings detailing Chinese characters; an elaborate insect pin with faux pearl decoration; a stylised lotus flower pendant set with a large glass peach coloured stone, on a gilt chain; a dragon shaped brooch; a circular brooch depicting a peacock with fanned tail and two others, some with also decorated with silk. (8). Sold for £744
A group of ten pieces of Chinese kingfisher feather jewellery. photo Bonhams
To include a brooch/pendant in the form of floral cross; a bar brooch depicting three birds in flight; a floral lapel pin; six butterfly brooches, some also decorated with coloured silks and one other brooch. (10) - Sold for £744
Bonhams. Embroideries, Costume, Textiles, Lace & Fans, 26 Jul 2011, Knowle www.bonhams.com
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