DESCRIPTION: A very elaborate and exceptional 19th C. Chinese hand mirror in the shape of a fan adorned with carved jade, uncut Burmese rubies and enameled auspicious symbols. Inset into the center is a light green jadeite butterfly (a female symbol) that compliments the two silver butterflies at either end of the handle. Four auspicious symbols have been enameled: the gourd, flower basket, fan and castanets. The silver body (probably a silver or pewter alloy mix) is also adorned with all eight... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese toggle in the shape of a drum, crafted from green nephrite jade with heavy brown veining. Two holes with an adjoining track pierce the top for threading a cord. Toggles were used by men in Chinese cultures as counterweights to other objects such as tobacco pouches or travel utensils that would be suspended from a belt or sash. This nice old jade toggle has smooth wear, is in good condition, and dates from the 19th C. or earlier, Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 1 5/8” diamete... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fine Chinese light green jade bangle bracelet, the stone transitioning from light to bright green, with three wide gold-washed sterling silver bands wrapping the bracelet, each bearing a raised “shou” character representing longevity. This elegant, natural color bracelet is in excellent condition and is from a South Florida collection. Dating from the late Qing dynasty (1880 – 1920), it was originally purchased in Xian, China, in 1985. DIMENSIONS: Inside diameter is 2 3/8” (6 cm)... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A significant, large and very fine antique Chinese 14K gold medallion necklace with long heavy chain and large 14K disk medallion with carved coral and jewels. One side of the gold medallion is spectacularly decorated with a coral carving of Guanyin (1 ¼” long or 3.3 cm). She rests under an incised gold tree festooned with flowers and birds lavishly adorned in precious and semi-precious stones (including fire opals, emeralds, rubies, turquoise, and sapphire), all set against a gli... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An outstanding carved Chinese soapstone seal in tall rectangular form, with a large winged dragon and smaller chilong (immature dragon) forming the knob. The large dragon holds the flaming peal near his mouth while the chilong clambers on his back. One side of the rectangular base is engraved with a two line Chinese inscription. Dating from the early 20th C., this is one of the nicest soapstone seals we’ve had the pleasure to offer. The seal itself leaves a positive (or red) imp... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fine Chinese export letter opener crafted to resemble a Mughal-style dagger with carved spinach jade handle and silver blade. There are no hallmarks but the blade appears to be sterling with a fine acanthus leaf pattern on the ricasso separating the carved jade guard and the raised silver Chinese shou character (meaning longevity) on the blade. The acanthus leaf theme continues in carved jade above the guard and on the end of the handle. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th C... Click for details