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Qing Dynasty Kingfisher Feather Necklace Wood Antique Vintage 19th Tian-tsui

   This is a necklace composed of large spherical wood beads supporting an antique Chinese kingfisher feather ornament also mounted on wood; a necklace composed from antique Chinese wood prayer beads The technique and the beautiful blue fluorescent feathers were highly prized and sought after in 19th century China. The beading work is done in San Francisco. Kingfishers are tiny birds and it takes a lot of skill to use their feathers in this manner. The technique, called tian-tsui, means "dotting with kingfishers" and involves adhering the feathers onto metal. This technique disappeared ...

Vintage Original Kingfisher Circa 1940's School Gym Stacking Industrial Benches

Vintage Original Kingfisher circa 1940's School Gym Stacking Industrial Benches. Stackable, very rare & in good vintage condition, polished & natural waxed finish. 2 Available, price is per bench. The item "Vintage Original Kingfisher circa 1940's School Gym Stacking Industrial Benches" is in sale since Monday, September 30, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Benches/Stools\20th Century". The seller is "legomonki" and is located in Colchester. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom. Material: Wood Product Type: Benches Original/Reproduction: Original...