A Chinese gold filigree hat finial in the form of a braided knot decorated with birds and insects, mounted on a gold Hong Kong five cent coin dated 1889 with screw threaded shaft -- 2in. (5.2cm) high.

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A Chinese gold filigree hat finial in the form of a braided knot decorated with birds and insects, mounted on a gold Hong Kong five cent coin dated 1889 with screw threaded shaft -- 2in. (5.2cm) high.
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