Age: Middle Qing Dynasty

Description: An exceptionally fine white jade belt hook carved to depict two confronting dragons the smaller with a sprig of lingzhi mushrooms in its mouth. The belt hook is mounted in a gilt silver mount to make a magnifying glass. The mount which is fitted tightly around the stone utilizes no glue or drilling as to respectfully avoid damaging the impressive white stone. The base of the mounting marked to one side, "Bansebott Sterling".

Size:9 1/2", 24cm. Jade belt-hook handle is 5", 12.70cm

Condition Report: The jade appears to be in perfect condition, the stone is in a very even white tone with only very slight inclusions. There does not seem to be any fissures in the stone and the belt hook was not damaged during the silver mounting of the magnifying glass. Dirt and wear commensurate with age. The silver fixture with some loss to the gilding and very slight scratches and wear mostly very good condition. See photos for reference. Provenance:
Bensabott Chicago c1930
From a Midwestern American family thence by descent.

Lot Notes: The present lot is from a highly respected American specialist in Chinese jade name Bensabott who's store in Chicago was well known across the United States as the place to buy fine antique jade. He was surely influenced by Edward Farmer and supported a market where Chinese jades were repackaged into luxury items for the Western Market.

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The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Jade keywords: Jade, jadeite, nephrite, burmese, xinjiang, hetian, qianlong, imperial, white, mutton fat, beijing, suzhou, ming, song, yuan, jin, liao, toggle, pendant, belthook, belt hook, chinese, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique, carved, polished,