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Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion
Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion

Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Chinese brass decorative box with Jade Medallion.

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese brass tray top table 1900c
Chinese brass tray top table 1900c

Chinese brass tray top table 1900c

Located in GB

A Chinese brass and folding wooden based tray-top table, Huang-Hali c1900 The combination of brasswork and fine woodworking, particularly with Huanghuali, suggests a high level of c...

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Unusual pair of antique Chinese brass jardinieres
Unusual pair of antique Chinese brass jardinieres

Unusual pair of antique Chinese brass jardinieres

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual pair of antique Chinese brass jardinieres with wonderful engraved decoration

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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box
Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box

Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box, simple wood box with a brass edgings and front lock plate, wood section covered in a dark lacquer, hinged top lid, front with large rectangular ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder

Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this Vintage Chinese Brass Candle-holder. It is all hand made and hand carved brass bird shaped candle-holder which originally used as oil lamp at temple.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s Dimension: Width: 11cm Height: 2.5cm Depth: 1.5cm

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Chinese Brass Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase
Antique Large Chinese Brass Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase

Antique Large Chinese Brass Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique large quality Chinese brass bronze Champleve enamel vase C1920.

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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Perth Collection.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Whimsical circa 1900 Chinese brass opium pillow in the form of a kneeling boy.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900
Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative censer. A Chinese, brass incense burner with dragon and elephant motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Vase, Chinese, Brass, Flower Urn, Dragon Motif, Victorian
Antique Decorative Vase, Chinese, Brass, Flower Urn, Dragon Motif, Victorian

Antique Decorative Vase, Chinese, Brass, Flower Urn, Dragon Motif, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative vase. A Chinese, brass flower urn with dragon motif, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath worked by means of a rod ornamented wi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Brass Floral & Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s
Pair Chinese Brass Floral & Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s

Pair Chinese Brass Floral & Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Chinese Brass Floral and Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s This elegant pair of Chinese brass floral and bird planters, made circa 1900s, showcases exquisite c...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Brass Singing Bowl and Mallet
Chinese Brass Singing Bowl and Mallet

Chinese Brass Singing Bowl and Mallet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patinated brass Chinese singing bowl c.1900's. The bowl etched with clouds, wind and mountain scenes, is accompanied by a wooden mallet with brass inlay.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Pair Of Chinese Brass Vases
Small Antique Pair Of Chinese Brass Vases

Small Antique Pair Of Chinese Brass Vases

Located in Ipswich, GB

These are a small pair of Chinese antique brass vases that are of good quality, have a lovely shape and all over engraving with Dragons.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern
Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern

Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern

Located in Chicago, IL

This squat brass vessel is an early Qing-dynasty hot water bottle, originally used to heat a bed or warm the body. The round container would have been filled with hot water through t...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Barrel Form Chinese Brass Bound Grain Measure With Calligraphy, 1915
Barrel Form Chinese Brass Bound Grain Measure With Calligraphy, 1915

Barrel Form Chinese Brass Bound Grain Measure With Calligraphy, 1915

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure with projecting pulley posts on the sides and a brass drop ring handle with circular brass back plate and bail stop in...

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1910s Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Two-Tone Patinated Chinese Brass & Copper Garden Barrel Drum Stool
19th Century Two-Tone Patinated Chinese Brass & Copper Garden Barrel Drum Stool

19th Century Two-Tone Patinated Chinese Brass & Copper Garden Barrel Drum Stool

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare two-tone Copper and Brass hand tooled Chinese garden stool. Versatile and exuding character to be used indoors, on the porch or exposed to the elements.

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Brass Tray Folding Table with Engraved Top and Wooden Base
Antique Chinese Brass Tray Folding Table with Engraved Top and Wooden Base

Antique Chinese Brass Tray Folding Table with Engraved Top and Wooden Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This small antique brass tray table shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920 in the period Chinese Export style.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Enamel and Brass Lamp
Chinese Enamel and Brass Lamp

Chinese Enamel and Brass Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Chinese brass and enamel lamp with carnelian and turquoise stones on a carved wood base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Stone, Brass, Enamel

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Dragon Incense Burner Sculpture
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Dragon Incense Burner Sculpture

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Dragon Incense Burner Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, stylized dragon handles, and a finial lid sculpted as a dragon.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

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Brass

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Foo Dog Incense Burner Sculpture
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Foo Dog Incense Burner Sculpture

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Foo Dog Incense Burner Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, features intricate dragon-shaped handles on the sides and a lid topped with a mythical lion, known as a Shishi or...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Snowflakes
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Snowflakes

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Snowflakes

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Chinese brass vase, decorated with an enamel snowflake pattern in cloisonne technique.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor
Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor

Located in London, GB

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in tradition...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles
19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles

19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking 19th century Chinese brass planter pot is a beautifully crafted example of traditional decorative metalwork.

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Complete with original chinese brass hinges. Lock missing to front drawer, expected surface marks and some wear to brassware, minor warping to fall.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer and Burl Wood Cabinet with Accordion Doors
Late Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer and Burl Wood Cabinet with Accordion Doors

Late Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer and Burl Wood Cabinet with Accordion Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

The lock and handles are made in an elegant typical Chinese brass work. This unusual late Qing dynasty 19th century cabinet showing a traditional hand construction has been restored ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy
Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese hexagonal cast brass tea caddy, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Petite Chinese White Brass Brazier, 19th Century
Petite Chinese White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Petite Chinese White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Geometric White Brass Brazier, 19th Century
Chinese Geometric White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Chinese Geometric White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Filled with burning coals, this 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850
Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere
Early 20th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere

Early 20th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere measuring 14" in width, 11" in depth and 10" tall.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass
Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass

Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass

Located in Tampa, FL

A charming Chinese strongbox dating to the 1920s, crafted from rich rosewood and accented with brass straps.

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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair of Antique Hand Engraved Brass Chinese Plates
Pair of Antique Hand Engraved Brass Chinese Plates

Pair of Antique Hand Engraved Brass Chinese Plates

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pair Of Antique Brass/Bronze Chinese Plates with hand engraved detail.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends
Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends

Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends. Measure 4.35" in width, 3.5" in depth and 6" in height

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900

Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with petite wire charms and two brass spoons.

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl, China
Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl, China

Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl, China

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl with dragon Detail. China, circa early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box
Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box

Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box

Located in Miami, FL

A crisply carved antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box with blue enamel interior and brass fittings.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850

Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold winter nights. The top is beautif...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900

Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite spoon and scraper tool. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Chinese enamel over brass vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a tall neck.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Chinese enamel over brass vase. It has a classic, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass, Enamel

English Chinese Chippendale Brass Candlestick
English Chinese Chippendale Brass Candlestick

English Chinese Chippendale Brass Candlestick

Located in Queens, NY

English Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) brass square candlestick with dolphin and floral design and fluted shaft resting on ball feet

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Etched Baitong Brass Hat Stand, c. 1850
Chinese Etched Baitong Brass Hat Stand, c. 1850

Chinese Etched Baitong Brass Hat Stand, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A one of a kind folding white brass stand like this was the perfect way to store an important hat when it wasn’t being worn.  

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850

White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A large Chinese cloisonné dish with dragon decoration from the 19th century Good condition, no chips or loose enamel parts Diameter 36.5 cm Cloisonné is an ancient technique for dec...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

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Brass, Enamel

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...

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1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Rosewood Strongbox with Jade and Brass, Circa 1920s
Chinese Rosewood Strongbox with Jade and Brass, Circa 1920s

Chinese Rosewood Strongbox with Jade and Brass, Circa 1920s

Located in Tampa, FL

A charming early 20th century Chinese strongbox, crafted in rich rosewood and accented with intricate brass straps and decorative motifs.

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1910s Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Jade, Brass

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter
Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter

Located in Altrincham, GB

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter Jardiniere with relief "Eternal Dragon" decorations - 25"w x 15"d x 11"h

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1870s English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brass

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Brass, Zinc

Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of white brass chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch opium pipe bowls or tools that had been heated b...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brass

Materials

Brass

Chinese Drum Coffee Table, Red Coromandel Finish, Brass Handles
Chinese Drum Coffee Table, Red Coromandel Finish, Brass Handles

Chinese Drum Coffee Table, Red Coromandel Finish, Brass Handles

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) drum-shaped coffee table with red and brown coromandel finish with brass ring handles.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brass

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Brass

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Antique Chinese Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique Chinese brass you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of antique Chinese brass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique Chinese brass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of antique Chinese brass bearing Victorian, Georgian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique Chinese brass that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Barraud, Edmé Samson and Ferguson Brothers produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Brass?

A piece of antique Chinese brass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $58 and the highest can go for as much as $166,269.
Questions About Antique Chinese Brass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.