3 ANTIQUE CHINESE QING DYNASTY BRONZE BELT HOOKS OR BUCKLES, VARYING SYMBOLS
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:124824 | Region of Origin: China |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Color: Gold | Primary Material: Bronze |
Three antique Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze belt hooks or buckles. Years ago, these pieces were separated from their matching halves. Because of their design, they can be worn now as pendants. Each is about 2 inches long and has an elaborate bat - symbol of good fortune - at the bottom. One has a flower in the center, another an everlasting knot, and the third an abstract geometrical design or Chinese character.These buckles are among a group of pieces representin...g the finest Chinese silver workfrom the Qing Dynasty. When the Communists came in, all jewelry andartifacts were confiscated from the citizenry by the government and stored inwarehouses. In the 1970's, the government started selling the stock toselect dealers. This piece and others were purchased 35 years ago fromsome of the first traders who were allowed to buy this preciouswork. I travel frequently between San Francisco and Amsterdam, Netherlands, soitem will be sent from wherever I am when the auction closes. Nevertheless, the shipping cost is the same. It will take about 2 weeksafter payment is received for item to arrive if it's sent from Amsterdam. For deliveries to China and France, due to so many lost or stolen packages, theshipping cost will be $20, which includes track and trace. This price isless than my cost. If this is not acceptable, please refrain frombidding. And if you do bid and win, please don't leave negative feedbackabout the delivery time and cost.
