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Chinese Carved Jade Hairpin and Gilt Metal Letter Opener

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Chinese Carved Jade Hairpin and Gilt Metal Letter Opener

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Description

pale green carved hairpin, 7-1/4 in.; gilt and engraved metal letter opener with carved openwork pale green jade inset, 8-1/2 in.

Note: The hairpin tested as nephrite and the inset jade on the letter opener tested jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

Condition

some discoloration and tarnishing to metal, hairpin with scattered nicks to head

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Chinese Carved Jade Hairpin and Gilt Metal Letter Opener

Name: Chinese Carved Jade Hairpin and Gilt Metal Letter Opener
SKU: 150068777
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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