ANTIQUE BROCHE ARGENT CHINE CHINESE SILVER FINGER GUARD PIN À PARIS

Antique Chinese silver finger guard pin  Wonderful Antique Chinese silver filigree nail guard Beautifully decorated with blue enamel, turquoise cabochon stones and coral. Long nails on noble women proclaimed their social status as the length of the nails prohibited manual tasks,  and they necessarily had servants care for all their needs.  the beauty of the guards was another way to bring attention to the high status of the woman wearing them  The cloisonne enamel leaves and flowers are filled in luminous shades of blue The wire work is so delicate and intricate.  mounted in brooch later with safety clasp pin on the back side  The back of the brooch has an applied tag stamped "silver" most likely 900 silver instead of sterling (925) It measures 8,5 cm long and 1,5 cm across at the widest point. weighs 15.3 grams  Very decorative to wear on a blouse or jacket. Don't miss this famous piece, hard to find  Please study my photographs carefully, They are part of item description Bid with confidence, thanks for looking   PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED: - PAYPAL, (US$ will be converted into EURO at end of auction rate) - Buyer pays for actual additional Air Mail Postage. Payment is expected within 7 days after the auction ends unless prior arrangements have been made. SHIPPING  : - Worldwide - I ship via registered parcel or registered Mail priority, It takes usually less than 15 days, starting from 14$ worldwide (please add 5$ for INSURED AIRMAIL). For other options like FEDEX insured delivery please contact us before bidding.