Description THREE STRAITS CHINESE SILVER HAIR COMBS/PINS 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising a crescent moon shaped comb with repousse decoration of Buddhist precious emblems, and two hair pins decorated with coiled dragons.
The comb 4.5cm high, 10cm wide. The larger pin 20cm long, 6cm wide
PROVENANCE:
By repute, deaccessioned from the Pinang Peranakan Mansion Museum, Penang, Malaysia.
Condition Report Condition:
Tarnishing to the silver. Some of the comb prongs slightly bent. Otherwise no visible faults or damage. Leonard Joel Delivery size: Small The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.