Oriental Collar
30 November 2025
Description

This is what I believe is a Mandarin collar, hand stitched decorative on what I believe is silk and three ornate buttons. This piece is well preserved, at some point having been enclosed in a display frame. I am reluctant to open it up as it appears to be in nice condition.

Dimensions

10” x 4”

Acquired from
Secondhand Store
For sale
Yes
Answered within 7 days
By David U.
Dec 07, 13:47 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a late Qing dynasty Chinese embroidered collar, produced in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is made of silk with polychrome hand embroidery and includes three metal buttons that follow typical collar closures from women’s informal garments. The motifs, which include floral roundels and scrolling tendrils, match decorative patterns used for detachable collars worn over jackets. The piece has been kept flat in a display frame, which helped preserve the embroidery, though the edges show minor wear that aligns with age.

This category remains collectible because embroidered accessories from the Qing period represent high craftsmanship and are easy to display. Collars with intact stitching and original buttons retain stronger value, and your example sits in that range. Market prices depend on motif complexity, color preservation, and condition. Based on similar collars offered at auction and in textile markets, the fair market value stands between 150 and 250 USD.

Deborah cox Dec 07, 13:58 UTC

Thank you for your detailed appraisal of this piece!

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