Antique Silver Opium Chatelaine – Flower Topped Picks with Locket Ball - Late Qing Dynasty
Antique Silver Opium Chatelaine – Flower Topped Picks with Locket Ball - Late Qing Dynasty
Overview
An intricate antique chatelaine set in sterling silver and silver plate, featuring finely detailed hanging tools traditionally associated with Qing Dynasty opium implements. Rich with history and symbolism, it carries a rare, almost ceremonial presence.
Condition
Good antique condition with visible patina, tarnish, and wear consistent with age. All components intact with natural aging throughout. The locket ball has a brassy undertone that shines through in a few spots, along with old white residue on the interior chamber. Please refer to photos for full detail.
Measurements
Length: 10" total. Each pick is just over 1.5" - 1.75" long.
Locket Ball Width: 1"
Material
Sterling silver
Origin (if known)
China, Qing Dynasty
Styling Notes
A striking collector’s piece, perfect for display in a cabinet of curiosities or layered into a moody, historically rich vignette. Holds strong appeal for collectors of antique Asian artifacts and unusual silverwork.
Additional Notes
All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.
A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.
Condition
Condition
- Great
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