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Chinese Silver Coin Opium Tool Set

$580
£440.09
€503.20
CA$810.10
A$900.72
CHF 470.31
MX$10,964
NOK 6,000.93
SEK 5,622.58
DKK 3,755.51
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About the Item

A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass tools, including a spoon, a scraper and a pair of tweezers. The small tools hang from short chains linked to a silver Chinese coin originally minted from 1890-1908. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of daily tasks, such as personal grooming, taking snuff, or cleaning opium accessories. Additional Dimensions: Tweezers: 0.25"D x 0.25"H x 3.5"W Scraper: 0.125"Dia x 2.75"W Spoon: 0.125"Dia x 2.75"W
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CDKZ083E1stDibs: LU820042398552

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