Page 479 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht
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This  suite  comprises  a  large  brooch  and
            matching  pendant  earrings;  the  brooch  having
            a finely carved ivory central plaque surrounded
            by  filigree  gold  work  inset  with  pearls.  The
            pendants  have  birds  with  feathers  that  hold
            smaller framed carved ivory plaques.











                                                                   Lee Ching is also known to have supplied silver
                                                                   and  commissioned  jewellery  pieces  to  the
                                                                   London  jewellers  and  silversmiths,  Hancocks,
                                                                   who made jewellery and silver items for Queen
                                                                   Victoria and the aristocracy.






























            This exquisite set is further
            enhanced by being set into
            a  bespoke  carved  ivory
            case []below] lined with red
            silk plush velvet.
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