Repoussé Silver Grooming Set

Mid-20th Century
$780 USD
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Dimensions
W: 3.25" D: 3.0" H: 17.25"
Materials
Alloy
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Collection #
CFC650
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$38

This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a grooming set such as this was suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist and was consequently as much a fashion accessory as it was a practical object.

The various repoussé charms are laden with blessings and symbolism, including a double fish for abundance, bats for happiness and citrons for success. A large repoussé pendant in the middle of the chain depicts a vase with a single lotus flower, summertime symbol of purity and harmony. From this pendant hangs two silver coins bearing the bust of Yuan Shikai, in circulation from 1914-1920, during China's Republic Period following the collapse of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).

The five grooming tools hang at the very bottom of the chain and include a tiny spoon, an axe-form nail cleaner, an angled tweezer, and two sword-shaped picks. Elevated by a custom steel mount, the set hangs beautifully as a storied sculptural object.

From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

Additional Dimensions:
Grooming Set: 3"W x 0.25"D x 16"H
Mount Plate: 3.25"W x 3"D

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