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Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in mahogany , Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in mahogany , Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in mahogany , Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel.Amazing detail. Divided into compartments plus the wick deposit. 6 trays.. Wonderful patina..Bronze foo dogs.. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beaux Arts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit. 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700
Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700

Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. Have an example in private collection and this is the second one have seen in 10 years. Additional information: Mate...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Epical Piece.The painting work is cool. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese export sterling silver tea set comprised of 13 pieces including tea pot, sugar, creamer, four tea bowls and six tea spoons, circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching chased rel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Antique Kangxi Period Blood and Milk Tea Set Chinese Porcelain
Very Rare Antique Kangxi Period Blood and Milk Tea Set Chinese Porcelain

Very Rare Antique Kangxi Period Blood and Milk Tea Set Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kangxi period 17/18th century Chinese porcelain blood and milk rooster tea bowls Condition Saucers all with some frits, 1 small chip and 3 lines of which 1 is larger and 2 are ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Antique Chinese Qianlong Period Dinner Plate Qing, Set of 4
Very Rare Antique Chinese Qianlong Period Dinner Plate Qing, Set of 4

Very Rare Antique Chinese Qianlong Period Dinner Plate Qing, Set of 4

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated set of dinner plates plate. Very rare type of decoration. Dating to circa 1760 Condition Overall condition B (Good Used). 1 with hairline, 1 with some fri...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion
Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion

Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic set of 5 Chinese porcelain serving dishes with underglaze blue. All painted with a fantastic river landscape scene of a scholar contemplating nature. ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets
Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets

Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets

Located in Forney, TX

An original matched pair of exceptionally carved Chinese temple architectural ornaments, the ornate decorative brackets salvaged from an early Qing Dynasty temple, the richy detailed...

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

128pc Rare 1958 Rosenthal Blütenspiel Form 2000 Vintage German China Dish Set
128pc Rare 1958 Rosenthal Blütenspiel Form 2000 Vintage German China Dish Set

128pc Rare 1958 Rosenthal Blütenspiel Form 2000 Vintage German China Dish Set

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A 1958 128-piece Rosenthal "Blütenspiel (Flower Play)" form 2000 china dish set. This is a very rare vintage 1950s dish set featuring a variety of dinner and serving pieces, all deco...

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Vintage 1950s German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set Antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plates
Set Antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plates

Set Antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plates

Located in New York, NY

Sculpted cut Elm wood sections joined together with wooden pins, wire banding and lacquer from the Qing Dynasty. A rare set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Plates. One plate pictures Th...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four
Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four

Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare Set of Four Chinese Blue and White Fitzhugh Pattern Export Porcelain Hot Plates.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Candlesticks
Set of 4 Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Candlesticks

Set of 4 Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Candlesticks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simply a wonderful rare set of Chinese porcelain candle holders! Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings
Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings

Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings

Located in Norton, MA

A charming and rare set of 5 Chinese gouaches of figures and sailing vessels/ junks, painted on pith paper, no frames.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks

Located in Norton, MA

A charming and rare set of 3 Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels/ junks, painted on pith paper, no frames but matted.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts
Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts

Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts

Located in London, GB

Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts Chinese and Turkish, 16th/17th century Measures: Tombak: height 20cm, width 17cm, depth 10cm Case: height ...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Bottles

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

By Noritake

Located in Birmingham, AL

RARE Vintage Large dinner china Set, Plus. Romantic, BOHO, Cottage. (92)Matching Pieces To Include: approximate measurments: (12) W 10.25"DinnerPlates (12) W 6" bread& butter (12...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Antique Rare Design Jiaqing Period Famille Jaune Plates, 18/19th Cen
Set of 2 Antique Rare Design Jiaqing Period Famille Jaune Plates, 18/19th Cen

Set of 2 Antique Rare Design Jiaqing Period Famille Jaune Plates, 18/19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A pair rare, good conditioned, and quality painted plates. Very nicely decorated piece with good details. Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Additional information: Material: Porcelain &...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique China Tennis Tea Set by George Jones & Sons, 19th Century
Antique China Tennis Tea Set by George Jones & Sons, 19th Century

Antique China Tennis Tea Set by George Jones & Sons, 19th Century

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

This is a very rare China tennis tea set by George Jones & Sons.

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Antique 1880s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Refectory Dining Table with Smoked Glass Table Top
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Refectory Dining Table with Smoked Glass Table Top

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Refectory Dining Table with Smoked Glass Table Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This piece came with a very rare set of Chinese Chippendale Cockpen dining chairs which are listed under my other items, for those who are fine English furniture collectors they are ...

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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

12 Hawkes Crystal China Aster Pattern Water Goblets
12 Hawkes Crystal China Aster Pattern Water Goblets

12 Hawkes Crystal China Aster Pattern Water Goblets

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

These water goblets, in the rare China Aster pattern by Hawkes, set a gorgeous table.

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Vintage 1950s American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Förstenberg Porcelain Tea Caddies with Historical Danish Stamps
Vintage Förstenberg Porcelain Tea Caddies with Historical Danish Stamps

Vintage Förstenberg Porcelain Tea Caddies with Historical Danish Stamps

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare set of china tea containers made for the Danish marked by Föstenberg Porcelain in West Germany in 1977 and 1980.

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20th Century Danish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Rare set of twelve Chinese watercolors
Rare set of twelve Chinese watercolors

Rare set of twelve Chinese watercolors

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of twelve Chinese watercolors, circa 1785.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Prints

1937s Rare Colclough China Sabu Pattern Elephant Boy Teapot Made in England
1937s Rare Colclough China Sabu Pattern Elephant Boy Teapot Made in England

1937s Rare Colclough China Sabu Pattern Elephant Boy Teapot Made in England

Located in Milan, IT

Rare Colclough China elephant teapot. It comes in the rare and popular "Sabu" pattern which features Sabu the elephant boy sat on top of an elephant.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels
Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels

Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels

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H 114.18 in W 86.62 in D 1.19 in

Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels

Located in Paris, FR

It is extraordinary to find a set like this one, complete and in such a good condition.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export
Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export

Located in Madrid, ES

Very rare set of five Chinese porcelaine tiles for export.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set
Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set

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H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set

Located in Paris, FR

The quadrilobe shaped fondue set, with two handles on the sides and resting on four small lingzhi-shaped feet. The inside with five removable cylindrical compartments with their lids...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter, Metal

18th Century Rare Set of Nine Chinese Export Wallpapers on Paper, circa 1750
18th Century Rare Set of Nine Chinese Export Wallpapers on Paper, circa 1750

18th Century Rare Set of Nine Chinese Export Wallpapers on Paper, circa 1750

Located in Paris, FR

A very rare and complete set of nine Chinese export rolls of wallpaper, painted in Canton around 1750 (with a Chinese red stamp at the back), representing exotic birds in a rich land...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

rare antique folding Chinese head rests
rare antique folding Chinese head rests

rare antique folding Chinese head rests

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare set of 4 Chinese folding head rests, priced as a set of 4.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Rare Set of Yellow Peking Glass
Rare Set of Yellow Peking Glass

Rare Set of Yellow Peking Glass

Unavailable

H 7.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Rare Set of Yellow Peking Glass

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A rare set of Late 19th / early 20th century deeply carved and translucent Chinese Peking glass set composed of two vases and a bowl, set in 3 matching and intricately carved rosewoo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set
Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set

Located in London, GB

Key Features: Origin: China Material: Solid silver Includes: Pepper shaker, open salt pot, and matching ladle Presentation: Original fabric-covered presentation box Dimensions: 8...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays
Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays

Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays

Located in London, GB

Key Features: Era: Late Qing Dynasty Material: Sterling silver with detailed enamel work Design: Cigarette box and ashtrays featuring enamel fish motifs Includes: 1 x Cigarette B...

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20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare Set of Antique Khotan Runners each measuring over 33 ft long
Rare Set of Antique Khotan Runners each measuring over 33 ft long

Rare Set of Antique Khotan Runners each measuring over 33 ft long

Located in New York, NY

One of our most interesting finds to date. A set of rare Khotan runners, each having a repeating diamond motifs in earth tone hues surrounded by thin multi band borders with several...

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20th Century East Turkestani Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956

Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956

By GPO ( General Post Office )

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An original GPO 200 series telephone. Red Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and registered number to face. 1/232. Manufactured by Siemens. Replacement modern bell. ...

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Mid-20th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century
Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century

Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Both marked at the base. Rare set! Chinese café au lait porcelain is a type of Chinese porcelain that was made particulary in the 18th and 19th centuries and was specifically create...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of 4 Chinese Courtyard Doors
Rare Set of 4 Chinese Courtyard Doors

Rare Set of 4 Chinese Courtyard Doors

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H 121.5 in W 109 in D 3.25 in

Rare Set of 4 Chinese Courtyard Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually large set of courtyard doors is in original condition, with no repairs of any kind or any modifications to their original patina. They are made from elmwood, came from...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Elm

Rare Set of Meissen-inspired Chinese Export Chargers, c. 1740
Rare Set of Meissen-inspired Chinese Export Chargers, c. 1740

Rare Set of Meissen-inspired Chinese Export Chargers, c. 1740

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare set of three Chinese Export porcelain Chargers, imitating Meissen Chinoiserie patterns by the workshops of Johann Gregor Horoldt & J.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Ser...

Materials

Porcelain

Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals
Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals

Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of rare Chinese pottery animals. Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, A.D. 1271 - 1368 Size: Length 10.4 - 15.3 C.M. / Width 6 - 8.8 C.M. / Height 6.5 - 10.8 C.M.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Set of Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming/Transitional Klapmuts SHRIMp
Set of Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming/Transitional Klapmuts SHRIMp

Set of Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming/Transitional Klapmuts SHRIMp

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Ming blue and white porcelain klapmuts/bowl, Transitional period, Tianqi or Chongzhen, circa 1625-1640. The steep sided but shallow Ko-Sometsuke porcelain bowl has a moulded border...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of Four Antique Zitan Passion Flower Carved Chinese Imperial Chairs
Rare Set of Four Antique Zitan Passion Flower Carved Chinese Imperial Chairs

Rare Set of Four Antique Zitan Passion Flower Carved Chinese Imperial Chairs

By Zitan

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of 19th century zitan Chinese imperial passion flower carved chairs Mine are 19th centur...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign desk and chair with hand carved dragon detailing A very good looking and decorat...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree and Gem Set Vase, circa 1760
Antique Rare Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree and Gem Set Vase, circa 1760

Antique Rare Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree and Gem Set Vase, circa 1760

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-18th century extremely rare Chinese silver gilt filigree and gem set, pear shaped vase.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Rare 19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set in Carry Case Made with Bovine & Bambo
Rare 19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set in Carry Case Made with Bovine & Bambo

Rare 19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set in Carry Case Made with Bovine & Bambo

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Chinese bovine and bamboo complete Mahjong set A very good looking and well-made Victorian set, its complete w...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Set of Antique Chinese Solid Jade Markers Engraved & Detailed on Both Sides
Rare Set of Antique Chinese Solid Jade Markers Engraved & Detailed on Both Sides

Rare Set of Antique Chinese Solid Jade Markers Engraved & Detailed on Both Sides

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of five solid Jade Chinese markers hand-carved and engraved I have no idea what you would have used these for but they are highl...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Rare Set of 6 circa 1890 Chinese Export Dining Chairs with Chimera Dragons Etc
Rare Set of 6 circa 1890 Chinese Export Dining Chairs with Chimera Dragons Etc

Rare Set of 6 circa 1890 Chinese Export Dining Chairs with Chimera Dragons Etc

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six original late 19th century dining chairs hand carved from top to bottom with Dragons, Chimera’s and floral detailing Th...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700
Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700

Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely thinly potted antique Chinese porcelain saucer and cup with a central decoration of a person on horseback next to a tree with a bird in it, executed in a charming underglaze b...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Very Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Dishes Arms of Adriaan Valckenier
Set of 2 Very Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Dishes Arms of Adriaan Valckenier

Set of 2 Very Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Dishes Arms of Adriaan Valckenier

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The highly unusual pair These Chinese Armorial porcelain dishes are decorated in the centre with the Arms of Adriaan Valckenier (Governor General of the Dutch East Indies 1737-1740)...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Hans J. Wegner, a Set of Rare China Chairs, Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner, a Set of Rare China Chairs, Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner, a Set of Rare China Chairs, Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A set of four Hans J. Wegner nutwood China chairs upholstered with original black dyed natural leather, fitted with nails. Designed by Wegner in 1944 for merchant E. Knuth Nielse...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Limoges Fine Porcelain China Dinnerware Rare Set of Seven Dinner Plates
Limoges Fine Porcelain China Dinnerware Rare Set of Seven Dinner Plates

Limoges Fine Porcelain China Dinnerware Rare Set of Seven Dinner Plates

By Limoges

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare signed set of seven matching Limoges green and gold fine porcelain dinner plates. Ultra rare style. One of several pieces we will be selling on 1stDibs this week exclusively. No...

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Vintage 1940s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Matching Set of 6 Chinese Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Rare Matching Set of 6 Chinese Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner

Rare Matching Set of 6 Chinese Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munich, DE

First owner set in outstanding condition. Purchased in 1983 and gently used. Light cherrywood and leather cushions.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Fitz and Floyd 1978 Large Rare 106 Piece Set of Chinoiserie China
Fitz and Floyd 1978 Large Rare 106 Piece Set of Chinoiserie China

Fitz and Floyd 1978 Large Rare 106 Piece Set of Chinoiserie China

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This set of rare 1978 chinoiserie china by the legendary team of Fitz and Floyd came from a very upscale Palm Springs estate that had over ten different sets of designer China and ap...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Other

Set Of Four China-Trade Gouache Paintings
Set Of Four China-Trade Gouache Paintings

Set Of Four China-Trade Gouache Paintings

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare set of four Chinese trade gouaches depicting architectural scenes of ancient prison life.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Paul McCobb Rare Mid-Century Modern Set of Fine China Contempri Japan, 1960s
Paul McCobb Rare Mid-Century Modern Set of Fine China Contempri Japan, 1960s

Paul McCobb Rare Mid-Century Modern Set of Fine China Contempri Japan, 1960s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A chic Mid-Century Modern fine China dining set designed by Paul McCobb. Stamped Contempri fine China designed by Paul McCobb Japan Jackson Internationale.

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Vintage 1960s Dinner Plates

Materials

Glass

Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women

Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique set of eight Chinese watercolors depicting women in various occupations executed in a traditional delicate style on pith.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paint

Prince’s Lenox Wedding China Set
Prince’s Lenox Wedding China Set

Prince’s Lenox Wedding China Set

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H 0.5 in W 10.13 in D 10.13 in

Prince’s Lenox Wedding China Set

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

Prince’s Custom Wedding China Set Lenox Crafted 1996 Created for one of the most iconic figures in music history, this rare Lenox china set was custom-designed by Prince for his 199...

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Late 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals
Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals

Set of Six Chinese Canton Watercolors on Pith Paper Depicting Royals

Located in Bradenton, FL

A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of male and female nobility in various costumes, with attendants, painted on pith paper.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Pith Paintings of Junks

Located in Stamford, CT

A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of sailing vessels, or junks, painted on pith paper, beautifully framed and matted.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

A Spectacular Set of 4 Antique Chinese Export Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panels
A Spectacular Set of 4 Antique Chinese Export Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panels

A Spectacular Set of 4 Antique Chinese Export Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panels

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare set of four Chinese wallpaper panels, each with a pale mint-green ground and expansive hand-painted landscapes with figures; the upper registers depicting sinuous bamboo entwi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

19thc Chinese Export Scalloped Rose Medallion Set of Ten Dessert or Bread Plates
19thc Chinese Export Scalloped Rose Medallion Set of Ten Dessert or Bread Plates

19thc Chinese Export Scalloped Rose Medallion Set of Ten Dessert or Bread Plates

Located in Savannah, GA

This very rare set of ten Chinese export Rose Medallion bread or small dessert plates were hand painted in the first half of the 19th century with overglaze enamels of pink, green, b...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 19th Century Elegant Chinoiserie Tomato Red Nesting Tables
Rare Set of 19th Century Elegant Chinoiserie Tomato Red Nesting Tables

Rare Set of 19th Century Elegant Chinoiserie Tomato Red Nesting Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rare set of chinoiserie tomato red and black nesting tables having gorgeous figural and landscape decoration and supremely elegant Asian Style legs. Largest table: 26” tall x 21 1/2...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Charles IV Of Spain Chinese Cased Set Mop Gaming Counters, circa 1800
Antique Charles IV Of Spain Chinese Cased Set Mop Gaming Counters, circa 1800

Antique Charles IV Of Spain Chinese Cased Set Mop Gaming Counters, circa 1800

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

We are delighted to offer this extremely rare antique Chinese cased set of mother-of-pearl gaming counters made to order for King Charles IV of Spain and dating from around 1800.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women

Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique set of eight Chinese watercolors depicting women in various occupations executed in a traditional delicate style on pith.

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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Chinese Export Porcelain Immortals Riding Exotic Beasts
Chinese Export Porcelain Immortals Riding Exotic Beasts

Chinese Export Porcelain Immortals Riding Exotic Beasts

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export immortals on the back of Exotic Beasts, Circa 1770-85 Rare & Important complete set of Chinese porcelain models of the Eight Immortals on the backs of mythical bea...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Pitcher and Bowl Rose Medallion
Antique Chinese Water Pitcher and Bowl Rose Medallion

Antique Chinese Water Pitcher and Bowl Rose Medallion

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Complete Set Chinese Rose Medallion Water Pitcher And Bowl Circa 1870-1880s

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hunt Scene Floor Vase and Lidded Urns
Early 20th Century Chinese Hunt Scene Floor Vase and Lidded Urns

Early 20th Century Chinese Hunt Scene Floor Vase and Lidded Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a very unusual and rare Chinese pottery set. Early 20th century from circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Late 19th Century Set of 10 French Porcelain Plates by Edmé Samson
Mid-Late 19th Century Set of 10 French Porcelain Plates by Edmé Samson

Mid-Late 19th Century Set of 10 French Porcelain Plates by Edmé Samson

By Edmé Samson

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A rare set in "Chinese Export" design. Molded form & famille rose decoration of the mid-18th century style.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelaine Tiles, 18th Century
Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelaine Tiles, 18th Century

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelaine Tiles, 18th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very rare set of five Chinese porcelain tiles, 18th century Decorated with flowers and arabesques, two with inscriptions on the back.   

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work
Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare 19th-century hand-carved Chinese puzzle ball chess set The chess pieces are totally original and very rare finds, this set...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Rare Set of Chinese Liuli Coloured Glass Figures of a Court Lady & Zodiac Animal
Rare Set of Chinese Liuli Coloured Glass Figures of a Court Lady & Zodiac Animal

Rare Set of Chinese Liuli Coloured Glass Figures of a Court Lady & Zodiac Animal

Located in Nottingham, GB

This unusual group of three Chinese liuli glass figures combines whimsy, symbolism, and a distinctly sculptural presence. The set comprises an elegant court lady accompanied by two s...

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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board
Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

With its superb craftsmanship, historical significance, and rare design, this Chinese-themed chess set with immortals is a must-have for enthusiasts of Asian culture, fine chess sets...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Composition, Brass

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper

Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Gouache Portraits on Pith Paper

Located in Stamford, CT

A charming and rare set of six Chinese gouaches of male and female nobility in various costumes, painted on pith paper.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Set of Seven Chinese Ming Dining Chairs by Drexel
Set of Seven Chinese Ming Dining Chairs by Drexel

Set of Seven Chinese Ming Dining Chairs by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare set of seven Chinese Ming style mahogany dining chairs by Drexel Heritage.

Category

20th Century American Ming Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases
Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases

Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare set of four Chinese 19th-20th century Henan Opera dolls.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Toys

Materials

Glass, Paste, Silk, Softwood

Early18th C, FOUR Chinese, Porcelain DISHES or PLATES, Blue and White Dragons
Early18th C, FOUR Chinese, Porcelain DISHES or PLATES, Blue and White Dragons

Early18th C, FOUR Chinese, Porcelain DISHES or PLATES, Blue and White Dragons

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

A rare set of FOUR Chinese Porcelain Dishes or Shallow Bowls / Plates from the early 18th century or possibly earlier period.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Tang Dynasty Full Set Of Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures TL tested
Tang Dynasty Full Set Of Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures TL tested

Tang Dynasty Full Set Of Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures TL tested

Located in Dallas, TX

A Rare Set of Chinese Pottery Zodiac Figures from the Tang Dynasty painted with black and orange pigments.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Rare Set of Three Chinese Window Panels
Rare Set of Three Chinese Window Panels

Rare Set of Three Chinese Window Panels

Sold

H 41 in W 36.5 in D 0.5 in

Rare Set of Three Chinese Window Panels

Located in Washington, DC

Three matching lattice panels of striking geometric design become a stunning wall sculpture, room divider or screen.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fir

Rare Set of Longchamp China
Rare Set of Longchamp China

Rare Set of Longchamp China

Located in Aspen, CO

Extraordinary vintage set of serving dishes and plates made by Longchamp. Set includes a serving platter, sauce, and twelve plates. Plates are embellished with six different fish w...

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Vintage 1940s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Silk Chinese Wedding Set
Rare Antique Silk Chinese Wedding Set

Rare Antique Silk Chinese Wedding Set

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older! No matter what the exact dat...

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20th Century Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Rare Form Of Chinese Chippendale Set of Six Dining Chairs
Rare Form Of Chinese Chippendale Set of Six Dining Chairs

Rare Form Of Chinese Chippendale Set of Six Dining Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Amazing set of six highly unusual bell for chinese chippendale chairs with chinoiserie paint decoration

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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period

Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period

Located in Portland, OR

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...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900
Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900

$400

H 27 in W 8 in D 4 in

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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 hinged compartment is where ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe, Silver Plate, Chinoiserie Style, 1920
Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe, Silver Plate, Chinoiserie Style, 1920

Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe, Silver Plate, Chinoiserie Style, 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs. Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny. Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif
Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif

Located in Leuven , BE

Antique Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Floral Motifs and Interior Scenes French Private Collection

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.
Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.

Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.

Located in Leuven , BE

Rare Chinese opium smoker's kit, including a lacquered boiled cardboard pillow-box and a pipe showing signs of intensive use. The pipe fits perfectly inside the box. The curved shape...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood

Antique Chinese Opium Lamp with Round Base that is Multi-lobed
Antique Chinese Opium Lamp with Round Base that is Multi-lobed

Antique Chinese Opium Lamp with Round Base that is Multi-lobed

Located in Leuven , BE

Opium smokers used opium lamps to make the vaping and inhaling of the opium easier. These lamps, which contained spirits in their base, were specifically designed to channel an exact...

Category

20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Brass

RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century
RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century

RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century

$13,970

H 44.89 in W 104.34 in D 55.52 in

RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century in lacquered, painted and gilded wood decorated with oriental landscapes and plant elements. With two drawers simulating five. Dim.: 114 x 265 x...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set
Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

$1,200

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Located in Toledo, OH

Chinese Qing opium caddy set includes burner and tray with 6 dishes. Cloisonné set in bronze with blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate floral design of blue, white, r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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Rare China Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare China sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, all rare China sets available were constructed with great care. Rare China sets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Rare China sets bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare China sets over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Fitz and Floyd and GPO ( General Post Office ) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare China Sets?

Rare China sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,161, while the lowest priced sells for $680 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.