A monumental antique Chinese hair pin, hand-crafted with intricate spiral filigree. Its impressive 19cm length and tapered silhouette make it a striking functional object, ideal for securing hair or styling as a decorative shawl pin. A rare example of early 20th-century global folk jewelry.
Designer: Handmade (Traditional Chinese)
Period: Early 20th Century (Qing or Republic Era)
Dimensions: 5 cm W x 19 cm L
Materials: Silver-plated Metal (Non-magnetic / Pewter alloy)
Condition: Very Good Antique Condition. The long pin remains straight and structurally sound. The silver plating shows a deep, authentic patina with natural oxidation and dust in the recessed wirework consistent with age.
A monumental antique Chinese hair pin, hand-crafted with intricate spiral filigree. Its impressive 19cm length and tapered silhouette make it a striking functional object, ideal for securing hair or styling as a decorative shawl pin. A rare example of early 20th-century global folk jewelry.
Designer: Handmade (Traditional Chinese)
Period: Early 20th Century (Qing or Republic Era)
Dimensions: 5 cm W x 19 cm L
Materials: Silver-plated Metal (Non-magnetic / Pewter alloy)
Condition: Very Good Antique Condition. The long pin remains straight and structurally sound. The silver plating shows a deep, authentic patina with natural oxidation and dust in the recessed wirework consistent with age.
