Antique Chinese Lapis, Enamel Bracelet. Rare Opportunity, Original Old Bracelet

  
THIS IS A VERY OLD, EARLY ANTIQUE CARVED LAPIS, ENAMEL & FINE FILIGREE WORK BRACELET. IT IS MADE OF STERLING SILVER WITH A GOLD VERMEIL WASH OVER IT. IT WOULD BE ONE OF THE EARLIEST CHINESE BRACELETS I HAVE SEEN IN 40 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN A COLLECTOR OF CHINESE JEWELLERY FOR OVER 40 YEARS & REALLY TRIED TO COLLECT THESE OLD PIECES THAT ARE PART OF THE CHINESE HISTORY OF MAKING JEWELLERY BY HAND. I HAVE A SMALL WRIST & WAS GOING TO TAKE A PANEL OUT UNTIL I REALISED THAT THERE ARE 8 GODS.

It is a stunning piece of Chinese art, complimented by vibrant lapis lazuli carved stones. A must have for any collector of Asian antiques. Featuring the 8 immortals, or Chinese Taoist Gods, which of cause add to the history or this wonderful bracelet. This piece is a true representation of Chinese culture & great addition to any collection.

WEIGHT HEAVY AT 42 GRAMS. LENGTH 7 INCHES OR 18 CM LONG. HEIGHT 1 2/8 INCHES OR 4.4 CMS. 8 CARVED LAPIS GODS WITH NO CHIPS OR CRACKS. ROYAL BLUE ENAMEL WORK - NO LOSS.

OBVIOUSLY IT IS VERY OLD & APPEARS NEVER TO HAVE BEEN CLEANED. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS & DESCRIPTION, CAREFULLY. NOTE ALL PHOTOS ENLARGED TO SHOW ANY DAMAGE SO TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT THEM & READ THIS DESCRIPTION. AS AN ITEM THIS OLD YOU EXPECT SOME WEAR & TEAR OR REPAIRS.

ALTHOUGH THE BRACELET DOES LOCK FIRMLY WITH SAFETY CHAIN IN PLACE. IT APPEARS THE BRACELET HAS 2 LAYERS THE BACK WITH THE FINE FILIGREE WORK, THE FRONT WITH THE GODS & ENAMEL WORK AS SUCH ONE FRONT PANEL IS VERY SLIGHTLY SITTING OUT FROM THE BACK PANEL. THERE ARE PROBABLY 3 TO 4 PANELS THAT HAVE MINOR SOLDER WORK TO ATTACH THE 2 PANELS TOGETHER. ALSO A COUPLE OF THE PANELS ARE VERY SLIGHTLY IN FRONT OF THE ADJOINING PANEL.

IF YOU JUST LOOK AT THE BRACELET IT LOOKS WONDERFUL, HOWEVER I WILL ALWAYS DESCRIBE IT AS IT IS. IT IS A TRUE WORK OF ART. I DO NOT POST TO ITALY, RUSSIA, PHILLIPINES.

I DESCRIBE ITEMS THE BEST I CAN OR WITH PREVIOUS INFORMATION FROM WHEN I BOUGHT IT. SOME ITEMS I HAVE BEEN INHERITED WHILST OTHER ITEMS I HAVE RECEIVED AS GIFTS OR AT AUCTIONS. I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING FOR OVER 40 YEARS BUT NOW RETIRED SO NO LONGER WEAR THESE LOVELY ITEMS. ALL LISTINGS ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS.

I only leave feedback once it has been left for me so that I know the item has arrived safely without any issues. BOXES IN PHOTOS ARE FOR DISPLAY.

However all items are posted in boxes. Please view all photos as they form part of the description which also requires reading. SHOULD I HAVE MISSED SOMETHING IN MY DESCRIPTION OR THERE IS A PROBLEM PLEASE CONTACT ME & I WILL WORK WITH YOU.

ALL ITEMS SENT INTERNATIONALLY ARE SENT EXPRESS & I PAY THE EXTRA FOR THIS SERVICE.