Antique Chinese Silver Needle Chatelaine Vase Bird Floral Repousse Qing Dynasty

Antique Qing dynasty Chinese repoussé silver needle chatelaine vase<br>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 <br>The vase slides freely up the hook chain and covers a slim inner tube used to hold needles<br>Inner tube is engraved with Chinese characters referencing an ideal state of pursuing harmony between people and nature <br>*Top hook tests as sterling but the rest of the chatelaine does not, although it may be a lower grade of silver<br>**Some patina, light wear throughout, unknown mark on top hook worn off and unreadable <br>Made during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), circa late 1800s - early 1900s<br>Good antique condition <br><br>Measurements are approximate <br>Length: 5.25" (total)<br>Vase length: 2"<br>Width: 5/8" (vase)<br>Weight: 26.6 grams<br><br>J4645