DESCRIPTION: Two vintage Chinese carved jade ornaments, one a pendant with attached metal loop carved in the form of two peaches (symbol for longevity); the other a three-piece interlocking “chain” containing two bells. Both are carved from similar colored stone. DIMENSIONS: Pendant is 1 1/8” long (3 cm); interlocking chain is 1 3/8” long (3.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A good Qing Dynasty celadon jade bangle bracelet, the natural nephrite stone with dark brown inclusions, dating from the 19th C. or earlier. Very good condition. DIMENSIONS: Inside diameter is 2 ½” (6.4 cm); outside diameter is 3 ½” (9 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful little octagonal pill (or snuff) box, the top with silver filigree work around inset coal stones forming the shape of a five-petal flower. The box itself is silver over copper and on the inside is stamped “Made in China.” Amazingly, the original Frost Bros. retail tag remains on the inside. Frost Brothers was a high-fashion retail store based in San Antonio, Texas, that opened in 1917 and went out of business in 1988. This box dates from C. 1920 to 1945 (Republic Peri... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fine Chinese jewelry set including bracelet, ring and pin, skillfully hand crafted of silver filigree with large matching turquoise stones. The filigree work on these pieces is excellent with no losses or damage, and all clasps are in perfect working order. Dating from the early 1900’s, the world “silver” is stamped on the inside of the bracelet’s clasp and on the back rim of the pin. DIMENSIONS: Bracelet’s inside diameter is 2 ¼” (5.8 cm) with large protruding stones; pin is 1... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A good early Chinese jade pebble-form snuff bottle in rounded from of a celadon color nephrite with brown skin; very well hollowed all the way to the bottom and sides. Previous collector’s number on the base (removable). Excellent condition, later stopper, dating from the late 1700’s. DIMENSIONS: 3” long (7.6 cm).

DESCRIPTION: Two matching necklaces, each with graduating jade beads of natural, light green color. Good condition; from a South Florida collection. Dating from the late Qing dynasty, 19th C., these were originally purchased from a dealer in Xian, China, in the 1980’s. DIMENSIONS: Open length of shorter necklace is 18” (45.7 cm) consisting of 49 beads. Open length of longer necklace is 30 ½” (77.5 cm) consisting of 74 beads.