Metalwork

A fine Vintage Indian silver and gemstone necklace Antique 19th century silver Hindu pendant in hand crafted silver with agate with gemstones coral natural pearl and glass beads. ...

A fine antique late 18th century Chinese archaic style bronze censer with a Xuande mark. The censer made of cast bronze is very finely modeled, the flared mouth with a key pattern, t...

Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Box – Late 19th Century Description: An exquisite antique Chinese silver box from the late Qing Dynasty, sho...

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

A museum quality antique silver vase from the end of the 19th century . This heavy sterling silver vase is fully decorated and engraved with a breathtaking arabesque design with ...

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs...

Antique iron bird sculpture with a nice patina. Removable vented piece, for burning incense, 1960s.

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vase C1920 Measures - 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" A finely crafted antique Chinese cloisonné vase from around 1920. This piece features intricate flor...

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament against...

An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...

45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, ‘Katakana’ (Angular form of Japanese syllabary, primarily used for words of foreign origin). Showa period, 20th century,...

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavo...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with a rooster and a chicken on a pond with blossoming flowers and...

Finely modeled and cast antique (19th century) Meiji period Japanese bronze censer (incense burner) featuring a cover with wonderful details of an eagle and dragon stalking an exotic...

Iron bird sculpture. Removable vented piece, perhaps for burning incense or flower arrangements, 1960s.

Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...

This is an old iron hanging bell believed to have been made over 100 years ago. It is highly likely that it was manufactured in Japan, though the possibility of Korean or Chinese ori...

19th century black cast iron factory singer sewing machine circa 1880. Here we present a beautiful singer sewing machine from the 19th century. From the model 29 range and likely u...

Presenting a supper large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns of "hundred birds" made by hand seating on a tripod bronze stand, from the Mid-20th Cent...

A stylish antique Khond bronzed metal stylized figure of an Ox dating from the early to mid 20th century made in Orissa, India. The Khonds are an indigenous Adivasi tribal commun...

19th century Japanese bronze vase of classic form with a lovely rich patina. The vase has been drilled for wiring as a lamp. It will make ...

Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...

Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns all around, blue, yellow, pink, yellow, and red flowers and leaves, cyan, green and yellow leaves, 19th ...

An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...

Indian Bronze Nataraja Dancing Shiva Statue Unsigned 20thC Measures - 9.75"H x 8.5"W x 35"D A finely crafted bronze statue depicting Nataraja, the...

Quality work, Antique 2 Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Vases, Signed opm one vase. Dimensions; Larger: 4" Dia x 4.25" H with imperfect shape but no enamel lost Smaller: 3" Dia x 6" H

Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Panchmukhi Ganesha five faces Hindu idol / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and me...

Elegant brown patinated bronze trumpet vase with gold and red sprinkled design. It has an impressive broad outward curved mouth decorated on both sides with the dots. Its slender bod...

Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...

A Chinese enamel over brass vase. It has a classic, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Adorned with polychrome enamel in foliage and floral motifs made in the Cloisonne techn...

An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel tea set adorned with intricate dragon motifs. Consisting of six cups, six saucers, a creamer, a lidded sugar bowl, and a tea pot. The exterior...

Fine Vintage silver Dragon beaker A silver beaker with curling dragon and finely engraved geometric designs Description: This finely crafted silver beaker features a dramatic c...

A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...

A stunning antique Japanese singing bowl with beautiful rose gold-colored interior. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots and one broad cross band, the bowl embodies the ...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this good size Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Vase of gently tapered form with a pinched n...

Quality work, Antique Japanese Lidded Cloisonné Canister, Meiji Period, with the theme of dragons. Dimensions; 2.125" Dia x 2.625" H

A stunning large Ando Jubei (1876-1956) rose vase set against delicate cream yellow Musen-jippo background. In classic form with hand-finished silver metal rims. Soft pink contrastin...

A Magnificent Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants and Maple Leaves, Attributed to Inaba An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Mei...

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...

An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below script dating from around 1915. The large and heavily made shell case is of tall cylindr...

Cambodian Silver Elephant Box. A traditional sturdy crouching elephant form with front legs tucked beneath him and the hind kneeling underneath. The ha...

This colorful striking pair of antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period are decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched vases with a relief pattern of...

A pair of beautiful bronze warrior motif knockers. The mythical warrior has large bulging eyes above wide open mouth. Curly hair surrounding the face, repeated in the eye brows which flanks the prominent forehead. Heavy cheekbones echoes the forehead, highlighting his masculine feature. Antiqued finish with mellow gold patina. Fantastic as door knockers or hand towel rings...

A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a multicolored picture of vines and grapes with...

A set of Japanese bronze animal monkey with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 6.2 - 12.8 C.M. / Width 5 - 10.2 C.M. (size excluding stand) Condition: ...

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsuba Fittings and Nature Scenes, circa 1885 This exquisite pair of large Meiji period Japanese clo...

Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Pumpkin Shaped Box. A squat low form with sections having chased and punched scales, coiled silver wire sepals in ...

Beautiful and Unique metal sunburst by Curtis Jere. This stunning piece is truly a showstopper. Brass and Turquoise make a beautiful contrast. 37 x 37 x 6.5Deep

Antique ceremonial Moroccan brass handcrafted kettle on stand. Antique Brass Tea Kettle Pot with warmer on Stand. Museum quality, one of a kind antique finely and delicately hand-crafted tea water pot. Great decorative oversized Moroccan kettle...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Tinned Metal Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned metal pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with flowers and birds design on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique...

Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The h...

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS, VERY HIGH QUALITY and EXTREMELY RARE piece of Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto. EXQUISITE, EXCEPTIONAL, RARE & IMPORTANT! This is definitely a Meiji Period piece due to the fact that it is marked with the sterling silver mark “jungin”. The Meiji period was from 1868 to 1912 and in 1928 a law was introduced in Japan compelling the use of decimal marks for silver. This pre-dates that decimalization law. We are of the opinion that it is from circa 1900. Miyamoto Shoko was founded in 1880 as the first silverware specialty shop. In 1899, Miyamoto Shoko’s silverwares were ordered by the family members of the Emperor of Japan, and to this day, they are making fine and graceful handicrafts with skillful craftsmen. Loved by numerous customers since the Meiji era, Miyamoto Shoko’s products have also been given to Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino, as well as Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, on their birthdays. Katsu Miyamoto (宮本勝), in 1880, in order to increase the sales of tobacco and cigarettes to foreigners founded the Moyamoto Shoko company, which produced different silverwares in general and particularly silver cigarette cases. Miyamoto’s first name, Katsu (勝) in some sources is written as “Masaru”, since 勝 kanji can be pronounced in both ways. This basket is of the HIGHEST QUALITY imaginable! The top of the basket has the MOST GORGEOUS repousse work of flowers, probably lotus flowers, with leaves and foliage. It has an underlying chevron effect chasing, reflecting parquetry. The 2 handles are cast in the form of bamboo handles. The rim of the top likewise is cast as bamboo. The base is equally stunning in a different way! It is chased with a chevron effect, like parquetry flooring and the four feet simulate pieces of sliced bamboo with an interlinking gallery of support columns, likewise, simulating bamboo. The QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP is OUTSTANDING! The pieces weighs exactly 525 grams. This piece takes my breath away! This is one for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR of EXQUISITE AND RARE Japanese silver. You will not find another like it, for sale ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD …… I know as I have searched! Provenance: Acquired from a Dallas Private Collector. Dimensions: 9.6 inches wide, 7.6 inches deep and 2.75 inches tall ( 7.25 inches tall with handles up) Condition: Very good. It looks like the base 4 legged gallery, has been repaired/re-attached to the base, but otherwise it is excellent and of Museum quality. The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai?), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912.[1] This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne. Solid silver pieces...

A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned copper pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with Arabic writing calligraphy symbols on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique Islamic Moorish Style Metalwork ewer, pitcher with etched Islamic designs.Safavid Copper...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...

JOHN SCOTT BRADSTREET (Attributed) - Arts & Crafts cast and patinated bronze center-piece flower bowl taking the form of a lotus - later patinated flower 'frog' - unsigned - United S...

Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...

Pair of very decorative brass door or cabinet handles with carved details. Ready to mount.