19th century or older, includes a ruyi shaped lock, one side decorated with crane and irises, and the reverse with three characters surrounded by a butterfly, squirrel with grape, and flowers, and a collar necklace with decoration in low relief over entirety of the Eight Immortals and longevity symbols, tiered coral beads hang down flanking a central rectangular panel decorated with three figures and decorative motifs, with a three character signature at clasp end, untested and unknown silver content.


Lock - 4 3/8 x 5 5/8 in.; Necklace - interior diameter measures approximately 7.5 in.

From the Estate of the late Peggy Futrelle Nowell, Raleigh and Pinehurst, North Carolina

Wear and spotting to the lock; necklace with some wear.