Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Silver Chatelaine Grooming Sets

These two fine silver chatelaine grooming sets below are either from Southern China or the ethnic Chinese minority of Straits Settlements.


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Above grooming set comprises a chain which allows the set to be suspended from a belt. The panel at the top is in a shape of lion dog with two dangles or bells in the shape of peach fruits. The lower part, with open-work panel in the shape of a deer motifs on each side, suspended with three grooming tools on separate chains. Length: 23cm.

Below is rather a magnificent antique silver flower basket adorned tool kit. Overall, this is an unusual and decorative set. Length: 32cm.


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Do check out the post about the "Silver Enamel Chatelaine Grooming Set".

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