Description: This antique brooch is a RARE and UNIQUE piece of HAND MADE jewelry that features KINGFISHER BIRD FEATHERS painstakingly made into a DRAGON motif pin. This is an ANCIENT CHINESE ART FORM that involves laying the INDIVIDUAL FEATHERS of the Kingfisher bird ONE BY ONE onto the base of the brooch where they are adhered with a RESIN. The clasp is the C-CLASP variety which dates the pin to the VICTORIAN ERA - circa the 1880's-1910's. This gorgeous pin has VIBRANT BLUE FEATHERS with RED ACCENTS. The IRIDESCENT features of the brooch add to its BEAUTY and make it a perfect ACCESORY for any occasion.The brooch surface is made of tested COPPER and ZINC and has a length of 2.25". It is a handmade piece and was manufactured in CHINA over 100 years ago. The brooch comes with a seller warranty and is a RARE FIND for any collector. In terms of condition, please know that approximately 1/2 of the feathers have come away over time. This is normal for a piece that was made over 100 years ago. As you can see by the photos, it really is barely noticeable. Few collectors realize how VERY DIFFICULT it is to make this DELICATE type of jewelry and how easily it can be damaged. There are many steps involved and it TAKES SEVERAL DAYS and MORE THAN ONE CRAFTSMAN to ACCOMPLISH the FINISHED PRODUCT. It's to the point where TOURISTS who go to China now CANNOT FIND a SCARCE piece SUCH AS THIS one because of the MAN HOURS and EFFORT involved. INSTEAD, the KINGFISHER JEWELRY you will find IN CHINA TODAY is made with BLUE ENAMEL instead of feathers. So, if you appreciate this RARE, OLD ART FORM, DON'T MISS OUT - EACH PIECE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND and THERE AREN'T MANY LEFT TO BE FOUND. My warranty is the same 30 day money back guarantee (including the price of shipping) that I offer on all my listings. If you feel something is amiss, however, please provide reasonable documentation to substantiate it. Thank you for your understanding. Brooch will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, the cost of which would be determined by eBay based upon the package dimensions, weight and your zip code. Please ask questions before buying and let the photos guide you as well. I was a long time seller on eBay some 15-20 years ago with 100% positive feedback which I maintain to this day. Buy with confidence! And, thank you for looking!!
Price: 66.5 USD
Location: Strongsville, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-16T18:00:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Iridescent
Base Metal: Copper & Zinc
Certification: N/A
California Prop 65 Warning: Does Not Apply
MPN: Does Not Apply
Department: Women
Main Stone Color: Does Not Apply
Handmade: Yes
Metal: Tested Copper & Zinc
Main Stone Shape: No Stone
Unit Type: oz
Item Length: 2.25"
Occasion: Any Occasion
Vintage: No
Era: Over 100 Years Old
Diamond Clarity Grade: N/A
Cut Grade: N/A
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Material: Kingfisher Bird Feathers
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Customized: No
Main Stone: No Stone
Diamond Color Grade: N/A
Seller Warranty: Yes
Main Stone Creation: N/A
Shape: Asymmetrical
Setting Style: Flat Outline of Desired End Result
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone Treatment: There Are No Stones
Total Carat Weight: N/A
Unit Quantity: 1
Number of Gemstones: 0
Secondary Stone: No Stone
Brand: Unbranded
Country of Origin: China
Antique: Yes
Color: Shades of Blue & Turquoise
Signed: No
Metal Purity: Unknown
Theme: Birds
Colored Diamond Intensity: N/A
Type: Brooch
Original/Reproduction: Original
