Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
A narrow wooden box with a sliding lid and a pair of carved bone chopstick handles with contrasting
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Wood, Bone
Pair of Chinese Twisted Iron Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of iron chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Traveling Chopstick Set with Repoussé Fittings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
chopsticks and a long blade with a wooden handle. The knife handle and scabbard having matching designs, both
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Metal
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Chinese Elegant Silver Mounted Traveling Knife and Chopstick Set
Located in Chicago, IL
chopsticks would likely have accompanied a member of the literati on his forays into nature. Wont to stroll
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Silver, Steel
2 Antique Shiwan Chinese Glazed Green Ceramic Chopstick Holder Wall Pocket
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique circa 1900-1940, green glazed Shiwan ceramic wall pocket chopstick holders
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Chopstick Holder
By Hiu Ka Kwong
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Sterling Silver Chopstick Holder from China with the inscription in Chinese and translated to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chopsticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Century Knive and chopstick set and Pair of reading glasses.
Located in Westport, CT
Both with shargreen holders. Excellent condition.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chopsticks
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Antique Chinese Chopsticks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Chinese chopsticks available for sale. Each of these unique antique Chinese chopsticks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and metal. Antique Chinese chopsticks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century.
How Much are Antique Chinese Chopsticks?
Prices for antique Chinese chopsticks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Chinese chopsticks begin at $128 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $866.
Questions About Antique Chinese Chopsticks
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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 GallerySeptember 23, 2020The 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, 2024To 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.
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