19c Chinese SILVER & ENAMEL HAIRPIN hallmarked

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19th century Chinese silver hairpin with chased decoration of flowers, the leaves are enhanced with enamel, and with a Chinese hallmark of a Canton based workshop on the back. Made for Straits Chinese (known as Peranakan - persons of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage), lower grade silver, beautiful sharp work, some losses to enamel, overall in great condition. Length 3 7/8 inches.

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19c Chinese SILVER & ENAMEL HAIRPIN hallmarked

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