Bidspirit auction | RARE ANTIQUE QING DYNASTY CHINESE

RARE ANTIQUE QING DYNASTY CHINESE MILITARY OFFICER'S OR HIGH OFFICIALS EMBROIDERED ARMOR & HELMET SUIT. - RARE ANTIQUE QING DYNASTY CHINESE MILITARY OFFICER'S OR HIGH OFFICIALS EMBROIDERED ARMOR & HELMET SUIT. A Stunning and Rare Complete Set of Armor and Helmet Made of Fine Silk over thick fabric lining. Chiseled and Pierced Brass Mounts with Dragon Details, Fabulous Embroidered Panels to Chest and Shoulders. Protective Iron Plates to Legs and Arms. Iron Helmet Decorated En Suite with Very Fine Chiseled and Pierced Mounts and with Gold Gilt Dragons and Inscriptions. Original Silk Boots and Belt with Matching Mounts. A Stunning and Rare Example, Highly Presentable Overall. Probably Late 1800s - Early 1900s. Regular Adult Size. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.