2 Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilt Metal Hair Pins, the first a double pin from a gilt basket with small gilt or glass birds on springs "en tremblant"; the second formed as a silvered and gilt Ruyi Scepter with gilt leaves, flowers and a butterfly inlaid with green glass. Length of Ruyi hairpin 7 1/2 inches (19 cm.). PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manhattan, New York.

Light age related wear to gilding with small bends to metals. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.