Antique Chinese Silver Needle Chatelaine Vase Bird Floral Repousse Qing Dynasty

Antique Qing dynasty Chinese repoussé silver needle chatelaine vase
Stunning antique Chinese chatelaine featuring an ornate vase decorated with repoussé floral and bird designs, a floral hook at the top, and a carnelian agate bead at the bottom
The vase slides freely up the hook chain and covers a slim inner tube used to hold needles
Inner tube is engraved with Chinese characters referencing an ideal state of pursuing harmony between people and nature
*Top hook tests as sterling but the rest of the chatelaine does not, although it may be a lower grade of silver
**Some patina, light wear throughout, unknown mark on top hook worn off and unreadable
Made during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), circa late 1800s - early 1900s
Good antique condition

Measurements are approximate
Length: 5.25" (total)
Vase length: 2"
Width: 5/8" (vase)
Weight: 26.6 grams

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