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Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box
Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box

Early Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Box

Located in Rochester, NY

Japanese cloisonné silver wire box. Decorated with peonies and cherry blossoms.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Wired Cloisenne Vases
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Wired Cloisenne Vases

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Wired Cloisenne Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Wired Cloisenne Vases A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period silver wired cloisonné vases of slightly compressed tapering form with rou...

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Elongated vase of faceted hexagonal shape.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa
Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

Exquisite Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vase Irises on Karakusa

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exquisite Japanese Meiji cloisonné vase showcases delicate white and blue irises worked in fine silver wire against a shimmering karakusa ground.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase
High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screens.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese silver wire enamel vases. The vases have an urn shaped body and a fluted neck.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums, Inaba Co.
Japanese Meiji Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums, Inaba Co.

Japanese Meiji Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums, Inaba Co.

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Chrysanthemums on a Midnight Ground, Attributed to Inaba A magnificent Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji p...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Bracelet, Rajasthan, India
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Bracelet, Rajasthan, India

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Bracelet, Rajasthan, India

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Bracelet, Rajasthan, India A substantial silver cuff made of wire bent in the shape of a serpent, these bracelets were worn on th...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Meiji Golden Age Wisteria Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

The pieces are decorated with silver wired polychrome cloisonne enamel scenes depicting birds perching among branches of wisteria flowers against a glossy deep cobalt blue background.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Silver Wire Kogo Box
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Silver Wire Kogo Box

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Silver Wire Kogo Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese silver wire enamel Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c. 1880
Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c. 1880

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c.1880 A superb and rare Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880, created in ...

Category

1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway
Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway

Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway

Located in Edison, NJ

This striking silver wire specimen is composed of an amalgamation of numerous, thin, naturally bound wires that create a thick, curving form.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Armlet, Rajasthan, India
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Armlet, Rajasthan, India

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Armlet, Rajasthan, India

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Wire Serpent Armlet, Rajasthan, India A substantial silver cuff made of wire bent in the shape of a serpent, these bracelets were worn on the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Antique Belle Époque Long Guard Chain Silver Wire Corallium Rubrum Beads
Antique Belle Époque Long Guard Chain Silver Wire Corallium Rubrum Beads

Antique Belle Époque Long Guard Chain Silver Wire Corallium Rubrum Beads

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Each bead is threaded onto pieces of silver wire, both ends of the wires are bent to form two loops to either side of the bead.

Category

1890s European Belle Époque Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Koro Censer Bird in Cherry B
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Koro Censer Bird in Cherry B

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Koro Censer Bird in Cherry B

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper tripod incense burner of Koro type with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period Dimensions: H 5 1/2 in.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions
A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

Located in Long Island City, NY

The pieces are decorated with silver wire cloisonne enamel chamomile flowers against the light blue background.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi
Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases wi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare 3 Piece Set of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vases with Wisteria and Birds antique Japanese copper vases with silver wire cloisonne enamel design.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, cloisonne enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji
Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel tripod censer koro attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar
Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Blossoming Gar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

The birds are carefully drawn in fine silver wire, with individually articulated feathers, curved necks, delicate beaks, and slender legs.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Signed Botanical Garden Vase
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Signed Botanical Garden Vase

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Signed Botanical Garden Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, signed on the underside and worked throughout with exceptionally delicate silver wire. The elongated bo...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire White Enamel Vase with Birds and Flowe

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare small Japanese, late Ming dynasty, silver wire white enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Chinese Zhou Dynasty Style Bronze Hue Inlaid with Gold  & Silver Wire
Chinese Zhou Dynasty Style Bronze Hue Inlaid with Gold  & Silver Wire

Chinese Zhou Dynasty Style Bronze Hue Inlaid with Gold & Silver Wire

Located in Hudson, NY

Created in the same fashion as a period Hue this bronze vessel is inlaid in gold and silver wire creating dramatic bands around the body of the urn representing hunting scenes that i...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Blossom Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, attributed to Hayashi Elongated baluster shape. Intricate cherry blossom and bird motif aga...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large 18 Inch Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Charger Plate
Large 18 Inch Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Charger Plate

Large 18 Inch Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Dragon Charger Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel plate, featuring a central depiction of a dragon set against a blue ground within a decorated edge. Circa the 19th century. Antique Japanese Enam...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Continental Silver Filigree Trinket Box
Continental Silver Filigree Trinket Box

Continental Silver Filigree Trinket Box

Located in Folkestone, GB

Fine silver trinket box constructed from fine silver wire twisted and scrolled into geometric patterns.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Gilt Silver Garnet Double Flame Heart Pigeon Wedding Necklace
Antique Silver Gilt Silver Garnet Double Flame Heart Pigeon Wedding Necklace

Antique Silver Gilt Silver Garnet Double Flame Heart Pigeon Wedding Necklace

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A centre piece in the shape of a flower is decorated with embossed gilt ornaments and flowers made out of silver wire. They are grouped around a flower composed out of silver wire an...

Category

1830s German Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Garnet, Silver

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The goddess Venus stands poised in a stylized scallop shell chariot, one arm raised to hold silver wire reins that lead to a beautifully rendered swan, its body richly textured with ...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Algerian Silver Bracelet
Antique Algerian Silver Bracelet

Antique Algerian Silver Bracelet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A square silver frame is decorated with openwork silver wire scrolls.The bracelet is in fine original condition.

Category

1920s Algerian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

The center of the base is inlaid with silver wire making the Ando company logo as shown.

Category

1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Metal, Silver

Silver - Silver bread basket - 18th century
Silver - Silver bread basket - 18th century

Silver - Silver bread basket - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Silver - Silver bread basket - 18th century. Portuguese, 18th century, with a silver wire frame; with a movable handle.

Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Gold

Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire, circa 1900
Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire, circa 1900

Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire, circa 1900

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and finely worked decanter / bottle holder is made of silver-plated metal wire. This is a French work. Circa 1900 Additional Information: Material: Metal Period: Circa 190...

Category

19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes
Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes

Japanese Cloisonne Wireless Mount Fuji and Wire Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, Silver wire and enamel vase. The urn shaped vase has a narrow fluted neck.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Silver tray w/ wire rack, smooth base & 3 openwork feet
Silver tray w/ wire rack, smooth base & 3 openwork feet

Silver tray w/ wire rack, smooth base & 3 openwork feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray with rack and smooth bottom with coat of arms, resting on three openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 190.19 grams. ...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters 1790 Wire Work
Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters 1790 Wire Work

Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters 1790 Wire Work

By Daniel Holy & Co

Located in London, GB

A pair of beautiful Antique George III Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters with an elegant repeating wire work pattern on the sides.

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver tray w/ wire rack & floral engravings on 3 raised feet
Silver tray w/ wire rack & floral engravings on 3 raised feet

Silver tray w/ wire rack & floral engravings on 3 raised feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray with a rack and floral engravings in the center, seat on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali ii Title. Weight: 149.42 grams. ...

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Silver tray w/ wire rack & guilloché center on 3 raised feet
Silver tray w/ wire rack & guilloché center on 3 raised feet

Silver tray w/ wire rack & guilloché center on 3 raised feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray with rack, center with guilloche geometric figures and resting on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 241.52 gr...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite
Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite

Large Theodor Fahrner Silver Silver Guilt Flower Brooch Tourmaline Markasite

By Theodor Fahrner

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The surface of the flower petals are coverd with minute silver wire spirals and accentuated with veins set with marcasite.

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Tourmaline, Silver

Sheffield Silver Plate Wire and Bristol Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Sheffield Silver Plate Wire and Bristol Glass Epergne Centerpiece

Sheffield Silver Plate Wire and Bristol Glass Epergne Centerpiece

Located in Long Island City, NY

This English Sheffield plate wire-work epergne is distinguished by gracefully scrolled supports, which branch from a round footed base and suspend six baskets, with a large central b...

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Silver tray w/ wire rack & floral-engraved bottom on 3 raised feet
Silver tray w/ wire rack & floral-engraved bottom on 3 raised feet

Silver tray w/ wire rack & floral-engraved bottom on 3 raised feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray with a grid and floral motifs engraved on the bottom with three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 140.81 grams....

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Antique Sheffield Covered Vegetable Dishes, c1810
A Pair of Antique Sheffield Covered Vegetable Dishes, c1810

A Pair of Antique Sheffield Covered Vegetable Dishes, c1810

Located in valatie, NY

Early manufacturers would fold the edges of the metal or apply a U-shaped silver wire to conceal the copper core. The base and finials are numbered the same.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver Plate

Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire
Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire

Decanter / Bottles Holder Made of Silver-Plated Metal Wire

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and fine decanter / bottle holder is made of silver-plated metal wire. This is a French work. Circa 1900

Category

Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Metal

Silver morrões tray & scissors w/ a wire rack & four feet w/ claw-shaped reliefs
Silver morrões tray & scissors w/ a wire rack & four feet w/ claw-shaped reliefs

Silver morrões tray & scissors w/ a wire rack & four feet w/ claw-shaped reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray and scissors with grate and four feet with claw-shaped reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 227.26 grams. Dimensions: 17c...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890
French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890

French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890. Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.

Category

1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

French Majolica Wire Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890
French Majolica Wire Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890

French Majolica Wire Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica wire basket Sarreguemines circa 1890. "Aschbach pres Soultz Sous Foret" signed Alsace Sarreguemines.

Category

1890s French Country Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Necklace Cloissoné Enamel Sterling Silver
Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Necklace Cloissoné Enamel Sterling Silver

Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Necklace Cloissoné Enamel Sterling Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The artist has used a wonderful range of colours..The particular beauty about this piece of jewellery is that the outline of the butterfly hasbeen cut out of the silver bach. The sil...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900
Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900. Height / 2.8 inches. 10 by 10 inches.

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Country Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900
Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900. Height / 7 inches. 10 by 10 inches.

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Country Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

Silver morrões tray and scissors with a wire rack and set on four shell feet
Silver morrões tray and scissors with a wire rack and set on four shell feet

Silver morrões tray and scissors with a wire rack and set on four shell feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray and scissors with rack and standing on four shell-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisboa Coroa. Weight: 241.67 grams. Dimensions: Tray...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Gold Stone Enamel White Dragon Vase A large antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, featuring an impressive white dragon motif ren...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Antique Sheffield Plated Wire Work Basket
Antique Sheffield Plated Wire Work Basket

Antique Sheffield Plated Wire Work Basket

By Matthew Boulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Sheffield Plated Wire Work Basket Embrace the charm of history with our stunning Antique Sheffield plated wire work basket. Handcrafted with meticulous detail, this illustri...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sheffield Plate

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Pair Of William 1V Old Sheffield Wine Coasters, Dated Circa 1830
Pair Of William 1V Old Sheffield Wine Coasters, Dated Circa 1830

Pair Of William 1V Old Sheffield Wine Coasters, Dated Circa 1830

Located in London, GB

Underneath the borders, are silver wire edges to hide the copper, which authenicate the time period.

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Late 19th Century Wire Tazza
Late 19th Century Wire Tazza

Late 19th Century Wire Tazza

Unavailable

H 8.25 in Dm 11 in

Late 19th Century Wire Tazza

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical wire tazza with curly hanging medallions; late 19th century American.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

19th Century Wire Glass Carrier
19th Century Wire Glass Carrier

19th Century Wire Glass Carrier

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.25 in

19th Century Wire Glass Carrier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Wire was used for a variety of purposes - this carrier was meant to hold eight glasses or tumblers. Excellent patina, French, late 19th century.

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

Exquisite Pair of Silver Urn Lamps
Exquisite Pair of Silver Urn Lamps

Exquisite Pair of Silver Urn Lamps

Unavailable

H 22 in W 6 in D 6 in

Exquisite Pair of Silver Urn Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The lamps have been recently wired with clear silver wires and are in working order.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Wire

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin
Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Located in Madison area, WI

- Antique Micro Mosaic Heart Pin - c. 1880-1900 - Glass, sterling silver Examples of micro mosaic this finely executed are extremely hard to find -- wonderfully finished with da...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Harp Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Harp Brooch Silver, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Harp Brooch Silver, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Each Agate is unique with beautiful natural colouring and polished to perfection. The piece is set in Silver and features beautiful Silver wires across the front to form the strings...

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Agate, Silver

A Fine Silver-Mounted Cloisonné-Enamel Vase By Satō Sei, Meiji era
A Fine Silver-Mounted Cloisonné-Enamel Vase By Satō Sei, Meiji era

A Fine Silver-Mounted Cloisonné-Enamel Vase By Satō Sei, Meiji era

Located in London, GB

A Silver-Mounted Cloisonné-Enamel Vase By Satō, Meiji era By Satō, Meiji era (late 19th century), circa 1890–1900 Of globular form with a gently tapered neck, the body worked in y...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period "Koi" Cloisonné enamel box. c. 1900
Japanese Meiji Period "Koi" Cloisonné enamel box. c. 1900

Japanese Meiji Period "Koi" Cloisonné enamel box. c. 1900

Unavailable

H 1.88 in W 4.38 in D 3.38 in

Japanese Meiji Period "Koi" Cloisonné enamel box. c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Japan “Koi” covered box c.1900 Cloisonné with silver wire and wireless orange enamel with silver foil backing and cobalt blue enameled backg...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Foil, Wire

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Vases. Meiji Era
A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Vases. Meiji Era

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Vases. Meiji Era

Located in London, GB

Meiji Period (1868-1912). Worked in silver wire of varying gauge with a continuous design depicting birds perched among leafy branches beneath trailing purple and white wisteria, s...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

A Large Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with flowers and butterflies. Meiji Era
A Large Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with flowers and butterflies. Meiji Era

A Large Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with flowers and butterflies. Meiji Era

Located in London, GB

Meiji period (late 19th century) Of a tapered baluster shape worked in silver wire and decorated with various flowers and butterflies against a metallic red ground, the neck and fo...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period.
A Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period.

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period.

Located in London, GB

Of a baluster shape worked in silver wire of a different gauge decorated with a phoenix and butterflies amongst foliage.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Secessionist Wall Mirror with Mother-of-pearl Inlays, circa 1920s
Secessionist Wall Mirror with Mother-of-pearl Inlays, circa 1920s

Secessionist Wall Mirror with Mother-of-pearl Inlays, circa 1920s

Located in Vienna, Vienna

The cord is shrouded with silver wire. On the reverse a pale carpenters address is burnt in.

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Cherry, Mirror, Mother-of-Pearl, Nutwood, Oak

A Fine Japanese cloisonne enamel Vase by OTA TOSHIRO . Meiji period
A Fine Japanese cloisonne enamel Vase by OTA TOSHIRO . Meiji period

A Fine Japanese cloisonne enamel Vase by OTA TOSHIRO . Meiji period

Located in London, GB

A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Ota Toshiro Meiji/Taisho period Of slightly tapered form with a narrow neck, worked in gold and silver wire and decorated with a delicat...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Carved Earrings, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Carved Earrings, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Carved Earrings, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Today Whitby Jet is highly collectable and sought after worldwide. Set with Silver wires. Lovey deep high relief workmanship can be seen on this beautiful foliate motif.

Category

1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei
A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei

Unavailable

H 12.41 in W 6.11 in D 12.41 in

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in London, GB

Taisho period (1912 – 1926) A large baluster Cloisonne-Enamel vase worked in musen and silver wire of varying gauge and decorated with a Japanese Lady in colorful traditional dress ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Antique 1910s Art Nouveau Turquoise Majolica Butterfly Catcher Trivet
Antique 1910s Art Nouveau Turquoise Majolica Butterfly Catcher Trivet

Antique 1910s Art Nouveau Turquoise Majolica Butterfly Catcher Trivet

Located in Seguin, TX

Turquoise majolica plate with boy catching a butterfly. Wrapped in wire with feet to use as a trivet or stand. No markings, small break in wire, surface wear to glaze.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Wire

Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings
Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings

Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Each earring is completed by simple sterling silver wires. A unique pair, these earrings would be perfect for any jet collector!

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Greco-Roman Period Bronze Patera Handle Ending in a Ram’s Head
Greco-Roman Period Bronze Patera Handle Ending in a Ram’s Head

Greco-Roman Period Bronze Patera Handle Ending in a Ram’s Head

Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich

The ribbed handle ends in a Ram’s head, the neck collar inlaid with a silver wire. Greco-Roman Perion, 1st century BC/AD.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Bulgarian Classical Greek Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Bronze

A Fine pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburō
A Fine pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburō

A Fine pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburō

Located in London, GB

A Fine pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburō, Nagoya, Meiji era Each of baluster form, worked in polychrome enamels and silver wire on a mottled da...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver

By Jane Magon Collections

Located in New York, NY

Wire wrapped on sterling silver wire with a sterling silver toggle clasp.

Category

17th Century Australian Artisan Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Othe...

A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase and Cover. Meiji Period
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase and Cover. Meiji Period

A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase and Cover. Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

A Exquisite Cloisonne Enamel Vase and cover Meiji period -Late 19th C Exquisite and refined four sided cloisonne vase and cover made in gold and silver wire with dragons and phoen...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vases with Swallows and Parrots. 19th C
A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vases with Swallows and Parrots. 19th C

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vases with Swallows and Parrots. 19th C

Located in London, GB

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vases with Swallows and Parrots Meiji period Each of square shape with rounded shoulders, rising to a slightly waisted neck and flaring mout...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bottle Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)

Located in Christchurch, GB

The main globular body finely decorated with butterflies amidst scrolling foliage all worked in silver wires upon a vibrant turquoise ground, the neck and foot rims finished in gilt ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Silver Gilt Urns Candlesticks Now Wired as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Silver Gilt Urns Candlesticks Now Wired as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Silver Gilt Urns Candlesticks Now Wired as Lamps

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of 19th century silver gilt urn form candlesticks now wired as lamps with silk shades.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Silver Wire

Early 19th Century Gold Drawerer from Aston Works, Birmingham
Early 19th Century Gold Drawerer from Aston Works, Birmingham

Early 19th Century Gold Drawerer from Aston Works, Birmingham

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Early 19th Century Gold Drawerer from Aston Works, Birmingham

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A rare and primitive survivor with the large hand cranked wheel that turns and elm barrel with the leather strap rolled around that. The roll of gold or silver wire would be fitted t...

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vase/Jar with Cover Attributed to Ando
A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vase/Jar with Cover Attributed to Ando

A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vase/Jar with Cover Attributed to Ando

Located in London, GB

A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-Enamel Vase/Jar with Cover Attributed to the Ando Company, Meiji to Taishō period, early 20th century Of baluster form with a domed cover surmounted by a k...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Ginbari Floral Decoration, 19th C
A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Ginbari Floral Decoration, 19th C

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Ginbari Floral Decoration, 19th C

Located in London, GB

The floral motifs are rendered in delicate silver wire (yūsen) over a shimmering ginbari (silver foil) ground, allowing the translucent enamels to glow with depth and luminosity.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

Contrasts of smooth and frilly engraving make an unusual shield design on this Victorian Silver Locket c. 1860-1880. The shield shape at top is covered with abstract vines atop a lar...

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Eastern European Silver Cross Pendant
Antique Eastern European Silver Cross Pendant

Antique Eastern European Silver Cross Pendant

Unavailable

W 0.6 in D 0.4 in L 2.92 in

Antique Eastern European Silver Cross Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

The backplate composed of silver with soldered filigree wire and globule ornaments.

Category

18th Century Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Rivaud Silver and Gold Cufflinks
Rivaud Silver and Gold Cufflinks

Rivaud Silver and Gold Cufflinks

By Rivaud

Located in New York, NY

A very original pair of cufflinks: the decorative element consists of four silver balls and twisted wire with a handmade gold wire connection.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Cut Steel Snowflake Motif Earrings
Victorian Sterling Silver Cut Steel Snowflake Motif Earrings

Victorian Sterling Silver Cut Steel Snowflake Motif Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the sterling silver or earring wires. All of the faceted cut steel studs are intact and in good condition.

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

19th C Italian Silver Gilt Floor Lamp
19th C Italian Silver Gilt Floor Lamp

19th C Italian Silver Gilt Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 75 in Dm 10 in

19th C Italian Silver Gilt Floor Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

19th c Italian hand carved wooden floor lamp with aged silver gilt. Wired and working

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Edwardian Drop Earrings Silver Paste, circa 1915
Antique Edwardian Drop Earrings Silver Paste, circa 1915

Antique Edwardian Drop Earrings Silver Paste, circa 1915

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

White Pastes sparkle just like Diamonds, captivating the allure of natures beauty. All set in Sterling Silver and fitted with long Silver shepherd hook wires.

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Victorian long Pendent Ear Chandeliers
Antique Silver Victorian long Pendent Ear Chandeliers

Antique Silver Victorian long Pendent Ear Chandeliers

Located in Antwerp, BE

Period: ca. 1880 Material: Silver on 18K yellow gold wires. Precious stones: 180 white strass (also called paste ) as diamond imitation Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or ...

Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Italian Silver Gilded Chandelier
Italian Silver Gilded Chandelier

Italian Silver Gilded Chandelier

Unavailable

H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in

Italian Silver Gilded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Italian chandelier, two tiers, nine arms, silver gilded,not wired

Category

19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Art Deco Paste Amethyst Silver Gold Earrings, circa 1920
Antique Art Deco Paste Amethyst Silver Gold Earrings, circa 1920

Antique Art Deco Paste Amethyst Silver Gold Earrings, circa 1920

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Beautiful all round Art Deco workmanship with pristine detailed design. All set in Sterling Silver with 18ct Yellow Gold wire hooks. Purchased in London and steeped in English his...

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Wire

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki
Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki

Located in Christchurch, GB

On this particular example Yasuyuki has worked butterflies in flight above Iris, wild chrysanthemum and other native flora with extensive use of silver and gilt wires upon a dark blu...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

A Huge Pair Antique Elkington Sheffield Silver Plate Candelabra Circa 1853 30"
A Huge Pair Antique Elkington Sheffield Silver Plate Candelabra Circa 1853 30"

A Huge Pair Antique Elkington Sheffield Silver Plate Candelabra Circa 1853 30"

Located in London, GB

The technique Boulsover developed was to sandwich an ingot of copper between two plates of silver, tightly bind it with wire, heat it in a furnace and then mill it out in to sheet, f...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp, 19th Century
Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp, 19th Century

Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp, 19th Century

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This lamp has been re-silvered and re-wired. It is not stamped with Caldwell Signature.

Category

Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gold and Electroplated Brooch Thorvaldsen's Venus, Mars and Vulcan, 1880
Antique Gold and Electroplated Brooch Thorvaldsen's Venus, Mars and Vulcan, 1880

Antique Gold and Electroplated Brooch Thorvaldsen's Venus, Mars and Vulcan, 1880

Located in Antwerp, BE

The term is also used for electrical oxidation of anions on to a solid substrate, as in the formation of silver chloride on silver wire to make silver/silver-chloride electrodes.

Category

1880s Unknown Empire Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise Chandelier Earrings
Victorian Turquoise Chandelier Earrings

Victorian Turquoise Chandelier Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Earrings are topped with turquoise flower with a center pearl. Set in silver and the earrings have silver ear wires. These are most likely French in origin, and in very good conditio...

Category

1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Antique Georgian Chandelier, circa 1750-1770
Antique Georgian Chandelier, circa 1750-1770

Antique Georgian Chandelier, circa 1750-1770

Unavailable

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Antique Georgian Chandelier, circa 1750-1770

Located in Bredgar, Kent

All glass has a grey tone, traditional for crystal of this age. Metal work is silver plated. Currently not wired for electricity but can be sympathetically added upon request.

Category

Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Paste Earrings, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Paste Earrings, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Paste Earrings, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A large green Paste stone sits in the centre of these lovely earrings. Set in Silver with 18ct Gold wires. These earrings were purchased in London and are steeped in English histor...

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Large Paste Earrings, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Large Paste Earrings, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Large Paste Earrings, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The earrings are set in Silver with 18ct Gold wires, the back of the earrings are white metal.

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Early Victorian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings
Early Victorian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings

Early Victorian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The earrings are fashioned in silver with gold washed backs and 14k rose gold back-to-front ear wires.

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

A Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with pigeons. Meiji period
A Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with pigeons. Meiji period

A Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with pigeons. Meiji period

Located in London, GB

Meiji period (late 19th century) Of a tapered spill shape decorated in silver and gold wire and various coloured cloisonné enamels with pigeons against a deep blue ground, the neck...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Crystal Chandelier
Crystal Chandelier

Crystal Chandelier

Unavailable

H 38 in Dm 29 in

Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

French 8 arm crystal chandelier in a silver frame. US wired

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Crystal

18th Century Italian Chandelier
18th Century Italian Chandelier

18th Century Italian Chandelier

Unavailable

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18th Century Italian Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved wood and metal with a slight silver gilt. Newly wired and in working order.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silver Wire

Chinese Dragon and flower Painting on Emerald Green Cloisonné Vase, 1910s
Chinese Dragon and flower Painting on Emerald Green Cloisonné Vase, 1910s

Chinese Dragon and flower Painting on Emerald Green Cloisonné Vase, 1910s

Located in Paris, FR

The decoration was created by first adding compartments to the metal object and attaching silver and gold wires. The wires remained visible in the finished piece, separating the diff...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Taisho Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Box in the Shape of a Peach
Chinese Cloisonné Box in the Shape of a Peach

Chinese Cloisonné Box in the Shape of a Peach

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 7.49 in

Chinese Cloisonné Box in the Shape of a Peach

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Cloisonné is an ancient technique used to decorate metalwork with inlays of enamel, which is exhibited in this colorful expression of Chinese art. By soldering thin wires of silver, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Handles
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Handles

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Handles

Unavailable

H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases with Handles

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Cloisonne is an ancient technique used to decorate metalwork with inlays of enamel, which is exhibited in this colorful expression of Chinese art. By soldering thin wires of silver, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Recently Restored Twelve-Light Antique Victorian Chandelier

Recently Restored Twelve-Light Antique Victorian Chandelier

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Bredgar, Kent

Metalwork is finished in silver plate and clear lacquer. Wired for electricity with SES lamp holders and card candle tubes.

Category

1850s British Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century French Officer Sword Made by Fonson
19th Century French Officer Sword Made by Fonson

19th Century French Officer Sword Made by Fonson

Unavailable

H 38 in W 3 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Officer Sword Made by Fonson

Located in Charleston, SC

Leather grip bound with silver gilt twisted wire. Pommel in gided brass and of the Phrygian helmet type decorated along its border with a laurel garland.

Category

19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Earrings

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The earrings are beautifully carved and polished to perfection with a central swinging pendulum. They are set on silver wire hooks with a soft Gold finish. A beautiful piece of vi...

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Wire Picture Frame
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Wire Picture Frame

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Wire Picture Frame

By Deakin & Francis

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver wire picture frame with blue velvet back, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1896, Deakin and Francis - makers.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel and Silver Wire Vases
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel and Silver Wire Vases

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel and Silver Wire Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical Japanese silver wire and enamel vases, circa: 1940s. The baluster form vases are enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne techn...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Fine Japanese Silver Wire Miniature Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Silver Wire Miniature Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Silver Wire Miniature Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The baluster shaped body rising to a flaring neck & rim, richly decorated with flowering boughs of wisteria & exotic flora finely worked in silver wire and enamels, set against an in...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase with Silver Wire Work
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase with Silver Wire Work

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase with Silver Wire Work

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine antique Japanese cloisonne vase with silver wire work, Meiji period, This vase has a central field of alternating dragon and ho-ho bird lappets below a band of karakusa ...

Category

1860s Japanese Antique Silver Wire

A silver-wire cloisonné vase with butterflies and chrysanthemums
A silver-wire cloisonné vase with butterflies and chrysanthemums

A silver-wire cloisonné vase with butterflies and chrysanthemums

Located in Milano, IT

A globular cloisonné vase executed with fine silver wire and decorated with numerous butterflies in flight within a luxuriant garden of chrysanthemums in various colors and forms, re...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Enamel

Beautiful North African Box Richly Decorated with Silver Wire, Late 19th Century
Beautiful North African Box Richly Decorated with Silver Wire, Late 19th Century

Beautiful North African Box Richly Decorated with Silver Wire, Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful North African Box richly decorated with silver wire, very exquisite craftmanship. Probably made in Marocco or Algeria during the late 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century African Antique Silver Wire

Materials

Silver

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Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Faith, Love, Hope Brooch Ormolu, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This lovely stylish sentimental brooch to give it to a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any colle...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Wire

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Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case - Victorian - 1899
Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case - Victorian - 1899

Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case - Victorian - 1899

By Matthew John Jessop

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and highly decorative Victorian sterling silver card case with a central raised cartouche to the centre, both back and front. Surrounding this cartouche is a plethora of ...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Silver Wire

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Sterling Silver

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c. 1920 Antique Edwardian-Art Deco Transitional Sterling Silver Compact

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Located in Honolulu, HI

A stunning masterpiece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this antique silver compact serves as a perfect bridge between the romanticism of the Edwardian era and the geometric prec...

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1910s Art Deco Antique Silver Wire

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Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu
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Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu

Located in Long Island City, NY

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

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Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C

Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage bronze cloisonne lacquer powder box featuring Prunus blossoms - removeable lid - unsigned - China - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - n...

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Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

$1,875 / set

H 11.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases

Located in Norwood, NJ

Find pair of Meiji period Japanese Satsuma 4 panel vases. Each vase featuring one panel with scholars and one panel with samurai. The two side panels are floral. Wonderfully gilt and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

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Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Wire

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Copper, Enamel

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Antique Silver Wire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver wire you’re looking for. An antique silver wire — often made from metal, wire and silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique silver wire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver wire, designed in the Art Deco, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique silver wire over the years, but those crafted by Gien, Villeroy & Boch and Interi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silver Wire?

The average selling price for an antique silver wire at 1stDibs is $748, while they’re typically $114 on the low end and $15,039 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Silver Wire

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.