A few examples of appraisal values for
INVERTED FEATHER

• LARGE RARE 'OLD KINGFISHER' FEATHER
  LARGE RARE 'OLD KINGFISHER' FEATHER INLAY HAIR MANTILLAAn unusually large kingfisher bird feather inlay hair mantilla circa 1900. The kingfisher bird feathers are inlaid in 800 silver. It has four prongs and a floral pattern design on both sides. It is unmarked. The inlay technique was developed over 2000 years ago during the Tian-Tsui dynasty and continued through the Chinese import era. The mantilla measures 5 1/4 inches tall including the prongs, and about 3 7/8 inches wide at the widest point. The prongs are 3 inches long. Condition Overall this piece is in excellent condition for its age. There is no losses to the inlay. Small surface scuffs near the lower left has removed some of the top layer of color from the feathers. One prong is missing, and the remaining prongs are off center with one being a little bent.
• TWO BIRD PICTURES MADE FROM
  TWO BIRD PICTURES MADE FROM FEATHERS. Feather on paper depicting polychrome birds perched on painted branches. In frames. 7 3/4'' and 11'' h.
• Assortment of feathers to include
  Assortment of feathers to include peacock, Guinea fowl etc along with an echidna quill all in a bowl
• A Kingfisher Feather Hair
  A Kingfisher Feather Hair Ornament The hair ornament measuring apprx. 6"L overall with an elaborate arrangement of butterflies and flowers fashioned from gilt wire kingfisher feather insets coral jade colored gemstones and glass beads. Also included is a Chinese gilt metal decorative fingernail guard apprx. 2-1/8"L.
• TAINO, INVERTED BIRD 3
  TAINO, INVERTED BIRD 3 DIMENSIONAL MAN AX. A BANDof interlocking bird head symbols circle axe. Made of magnetite with a positive field. 7" long. Dominican Republic, from a private Miami collection.
• Four coloured ostrich feather
  Four coloured ostrich feather fans a cream feather fan and a feather covered velvet hat
• KINGFISHER FEATHER HAIR -ORNAMENTS,
  KINGFISHER FEATHER HAIR -ORNAMENTS, QINGA set of four gilt-silver kingfisher feather ornaments: a hairpin attached with flower and butterfly carvings, a decoration pieces with leaves and flowers carvings, a butterfly brooch, and a goldfish brooch. Hairpin:W:14.5cm; Decoration piece: W:4 cm; Butterfly brooch: W: 4.8cm; Goldfish brooch: W:5.5cm Provenance: Prominent Canadian family collection of British descent items acquired c1950-1975. Further provenance: Estate of the late Harry Geoffrey Beasley (1881-1939) a British anthropologist and curator of Cranmore Ethnographical Museum.
• Copper spread wing eagle
  Copper spread wing eagle weathervane 19th c. standing on a sphere above a feathered arrow 24" h. 30" w. ?
• A Collection of Four Chinese
  A Collection of Four Chinese Jewelry Articles each having kingfisher feather decoration comprising two bangles a hairpin and a brooch the brooch centered with a composition of birds the hairpin having floriform decoration. Length of hairpin 4 5/8 inches.
• A Black Ostrich Feather Hand Fan
  A Black Ostrich Feather Hand Fan With carved and pierced gilt wood sticks overall with the feathers apprx. 13-3/4"L with bone rondels at the handle.
• DECORATED GERMAN FEATHER
  DECORATED GERMAN FEATHER TREEDecorated German feather tree , filled with a large group of composition angel ornaments with spun glass wings, many with hair wigs, 63" h. Condition: Various conditions to ornaments, overall good to very good condition.
• 20TH CENTURY. FEATHER IN THE CAP,
  20TH CENTURY. FEATHER IN THE CAP, MIXED MEDIA Diminutive cut paper collage, unsigned, sight size: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in., framed.
• American eagle feather picture,
  American eagle feather picture, colored paper talons, beak and eye, late 19th/early 20th century, 13 x 19-1/4 in. (sight). Excellent condition, not examined out of frame.
• American full-bodied copper
  American full-bodied copper spread winged eagle weathervane with an arrow and directionals retaining its original verdigris surface ... ?
• CARVED IVORY FEATHER
  CARVED IVORY FEATHER PENDANTCarved ivory pendant in the form of a feather with hand painted bugs. Approx. 4 1/4" long x 7/16" wide. Good condition with normal wear, see photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Pair carved and gilt angel's wings:
  Pair carved and gilt angel's wings: articulated feathers and distr
• ''Princess Feathers'' Quilt
  ''Princess Feathers'' Quilt American 19th century. A pieced and appliquéd quilt in the ''Princess Feathers'' pattern in red orange and green against a cream ground; 78 x 77 in. Condition: Some soiling. Fading especially to one half of quilt.
• AN IMPORTANT TONE VIGELAND
  AN IMPORTANT TONE VIGELAND FEATHER NECKLACE Silver and steel articulated feather necklace by Norwegian artist, Tone Vigeland (b.1938), the flexible mesh densely covered by layers of blue-black steel feathers, approx. 5.5 in. drop from flexible wire collar to feather tip, signed and dated '83, approx. 428.7 grams
• A pair of Persian sculptured iron
  A pair of Persian sculptured iron birds finely inlaid overall with white metal texturing of plumage and inset brass beaks and eyes. 23 cm high.
• A Black Ostrich Feather Hand Fan
  A Black Ostrich Feather Hand Fan Apprx. 8-3/4"L black painted carved and pierced wood sticks with ostrich feathers extending the fan to apprx. 12"L overall with a black grosgrain ribbon though the handle.
• Rare shadow framed Australian
  Rare shadow framed Australian Lyre bird tail feathers, approx 75cm x 49cm
• Copper swell bodied flying goose
  Copper swell bodied flying goose weathervane 19th c. 40" l. ?
• Ivory Scrimshaw Natural ivory
  Ivory Scrimshaw Natural ivory with scrimshaw image of flying geese apprx 5-1/2"T. With metal pole inserted for mounting. Base not included.
• (LOT OF 7) CHINESE KINGFISHER
  (LOT OF 7) CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER DECORATED GILT METAL HAIR PINS (lot of 7) Chinese kingfisher feather decorated gilt metal hair pins, two with a floral design, one shaped as a parasol, one in the form of a butterfly, each of the remaining three modeled as a crane with stretching wings, some mounted with small beads (wear to gilt, losses to kingfisher feather, some with missing beads mounted to the metal), of various sizes.
• 19th century Silk Needlework of
  19th century Silk Needlework of an Eagleexpertly executed in satin stitch to show the subtle color variations between feathers presented in an early ebonized frame having a gilt liner; a modern inscription on the frame's replaced backing identifies the bird as ''Percies Eagle.''SS 15.75 x 8.25 in.; DOA 23.5 x 16 in.A few light creases and light age toning else sound.
• An Anthony Redmile Gilt Bronze
  An Anthony Redmile Gilt Bronze Ostrich, Egg and Feather Ornament Height to top of bronze 11 inches.
• 1812 bird chenille embroidery,
  1812 bird chenille embroidery, peafowl perched on tree branch, floral and scroll borders, "1812/E.Bird/Aged/11", silk chenille on silk gauze, British or American, 14 x 12-3/4 in. (sight); later stained wood frame. Overall good condition, fading and fugitive colors, several small tears in gauze, not examined out of frame. Private Collection, Augusta, Georgia
• A filled silver model of a bird
  A filled silver model of a bird of prey, perched on a stump, 23cm high
• BRONZE FEATHER ''QUILL' ANTIQUE WAX
  BRONZE FEATHER ''QUILL' ANTIQUE WAX SEAL PLUS ANOTHERThe long feather with claw extending from the base is stamped BELGIUM, plus a smaller example with inlaid dots.The condition is as shown in the images. There are no undisclosed repairs.
• CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER GILT
  CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER GILT SILVER HAIR PIN Chinese gilt silver hair pin ornament decorated with blue kingfisher feathers in a flower design flanked by two birds. Weight: 16 g (inclusive); 4.25" L x 3" W. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram who lived in many different countries with her husband, Yogaraj, during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967).
• Copper weather vain 20th century
  Copper weather vain 20th century In the form of a rooster posing atop an arrow, mounted on a directional stand. (weather vain only) H: 22 1/4 in. W: 24 in. Rust to directional stand Copper feathering to arrow slightly bent
• ANTIQUE GERMAN FEATHER TREE.Antique
  ANTIQUE GERMAN FEATHER TREE.Antique German Feather Tree. 54"h. Condition: : Good with minor losses.
• Rare Ivory Sewing Birdfirst half
  Rare Ivory Sewing Birdfirst half 19th century a pin holder surmounts a framed mirror and flanking thimble stands the lower adjustable clamp in the form of a fist allows the device to be hung when not in use.7.25 in.Ivory with age patina; some scuffs; loss of wallpaper backing in one area.Private Collection NC
• PEACOCK FEATHER AND IVORY FAN IN
  PEACOCK FEATHER AND IVORY FAN IN ORNATE FRAME: 20 hand painted peacock feathers on ivory (?) spines. Framed and mounted under glass in a period gilt shadow box frame. 26'' x 32'' x 3'' overall.
• VICTORIAN FEATHER CHRISTMAS TREE,
  VICTORIAN FEATHER CHRISTMAS TREE, C. 1890, WIRE BRANCHES WRAPPED IN GOOSE FEATHERS, CYLINDRICAL WOODEN POLE STANDARD MOUNTED ON TUNED WOODEN URN BASE, MONEY POUCH ON ONE BRANCH, REMNANTS OF DECORATION WIRED TO TREE, H...Victorian feather Christmas tree, c. 1890, wire branches wrapped in goose feathers, cylindrical wooden pole standard mounted on tuned wooden urn base, money pouch on one branch, remnants of decoration wired to tree, heavy wear consistent with age and use including broken branches, extensive loss of feathers, sold as is, 42" h.
• Maya Bird Whistle, ca. 400-700
  Maya Bird Whistle, ca. 400-700 A.D., in the form of an owl, the bird modeled with short beak, rounded eyes, flared wings out to the side of the body, breast with division line down the center, and small stub feet, the whistle opening emanating from the tail, h. 3".