Antique Chinese Qing dynasty silver coin chatelaine clip

Classic antique Chinese chatelaine with a floral sterling clip connected to a Hu-Peh coin that has three connected chains with two tools - tweezers and a tiny spoon - likely used for cleaning pipes

The central coin is a 20 Fen Guangxu issued by the Hu-Peh province between 1895-1907, worth 1 mace 4.4 candareens

*Top hook tests as sterling but the rest of the chatelaine does not, although it may be a lower grade of silver

*Chain appears to be handmade

**Some patina, light wear throughout, missing one tool (likely a needle), unmarked except for the coin

Made during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), circa late 1800s - early 1900s

Good antique condition


Measurements are approximate

Total length: 11"

Tweezer length: 3"

Spoon length: 3.25"

Coin: 7/8" diameter

Weight: 23.7 grams


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