Chinoiserie Asian Antiques

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield. (20 Parts in 19). PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, May 1849 - November 1850. DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...

Antique Hand-Painted Mother-of-Pearl Fan Screen Shadow Box, Circa 1840.

This fabulous Palace clock is designed & executed in Paris, France. The monumental clock is beautifully casted in bronze & retains its original mercury gi...

Antique marble fireplace mantel to place in front of the chimney. See the last picture for all dimensions.

Caltagirone ceramic amphora with satyr mask, mid-19th century.

Beautiful antique English mahogany bookcase. In good condition. The cabinet has adjustable shelves. The inside is made blue. Beautiful bookcase with warm patina. The cabinet consist...

Perhaps the most complex work in black basalt undertaken on any scale by Wedgwood, the Bacchantes, are adapted from sculptures by Clodion. A large and impressive pair, ful of vigour ...

This rustic wooden side corner cabinet is not just an authentic representation of 19th-century Brazilian craftsmanship, but a rare find, especially in such remarkable condition. It stands as a testament to the era's utilitarian design ethos, characterized by simplicity and functionality. Crafted from solid, rough-hewn wood, its raw and natural beauty is accentuated by visible signs of age and wear, alongside a patina that eloquently narrates its long history of use. What sets this piece apart is its exceptional preservation. The single-door design, adorned with traditional iron hardware including a decorative escutcheon and simple strap hinges, opens to reveal shelving that has withstood the test of time, offering not just a glimpse into the past but practical storage space. The cabinet's construction remains sturdy, with right angles and a straightforward form that is exemplary of 19th-century Brazilian interiors, likely the work of a local artisan. The cabinet’s feet...

The height of English glass cutting, and a perfect example of the Victorian early neo-classical revival. Decorated with two Roman solidiers in a chariot drawn by two horses to the f...

small Syrian bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century fine sculptures and bone inlay. The fabric is not perfect, but original;

A very rare oil-on-copper portrait of a French officer from Louis Philippe period of 1830-48. Paintings on copper sheeting are typically found only among the genre of small devotiona...

A French oil-on-canvas portrait of a woman from the Louis Philippe period of 1830-48. Her ensemble and hairstyle place her to the mid-1830s. The canvas is in good unlined condition (...

This is an antique compendium book of Scottish history, Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott. An English language, hard bound title, printed in E...

A beautiful striking Victorian bracket clock with an unusually attractive mahogany case, with good proportions and lovely detailed woodcarvings...

Amazing and scarce JUDAICA object, we have here one of the most touching jewish objects we had for a long time, this small silver dowry box was made in Algeria in the early 19th century, it is all covered with symbols of jewish faith and of couples, the sliding lid has 2 flanking birds with hamsa (protective hand) on each side and a flower vase in the middle. one side shows two flanking lions with a tree in the middle and the other side shows again two big and two small birds with a flower bowl in the middle, front side has a key hole and next to it there is the Hebrew inscription ס״ט״" which says Siman tov or in English "a good sign" it is taken from the wedding blessing, underneath the lock there is another inscription with the name ״עזיזה בת אברהם בן חמו״ which is the name of the bride, her father and her grandfathers name. the box is full marked a lot of times with the silversmith mark, every side of the box is marked. this box was probably ordered by the grooms family to hold the jewelry they are giving to the bride as dowry, this type of objects are rare and there are just a few of them on museum collections. DOWRY (Heb. נְדֻנְיָה), the property a wife brings to her husband at marriage; the Yiddish equivalent, nadn, is from the same root. The custom of nedunyah became clearly defined and institutionalized only in the talmudic period. In biblical times, mohar (מֹהַר), whereby the groom bought his wife from her father (Gen. 24:53; Ex. 22:15–16; Hos. 3:2), was the accepted practice. It was then customary that the groom give the bride gifts, and that she bring certain property to her husband's home upon marriage: slaves, cattle, real estate, etc. (cf. Gen. 24:59–61; 29; Judg. 1:14ff.; I Kings 9:16). Evidence of the custom of nedunyah is to be found in Tobit (7:14; 8:21) and in the Assuan papyri (Cowley, Aramaic, nos. 15, 18). Gradually, mohar was superseded by the ketubbah custom according to which the husband merely assumed the responsibility of compensation to his wife in case he divorced her: he had to pay her 200 zuzim if she had been a virgin at the time of marriage, and 100 zuzim if a widow or divorcée (see *Ketubbah). By talmudic times, the institution of nedunyah was prevalent; the father gave a dowry to the bride since the daughter was excluded from paternal inheritance. Fifty zuzim (equivalent to the worth of 180 grams of silver) was the minimum amount a father was obliged to give to his daughter (Ket. 6:5). Parents usually gave much more, according to their social standing. Community funds provided the dowry for an orphan or a very poor girl (ibid.; cf. Sh. Ar., YD 251:8). In case of her father's death, the brothers of a minor girl were obliged to give her the minimum dowry, and the court estimated how much her father would have given her above the minimum dowry. The sum was then taken out of the father's estate and given to the daughter upon majority (Ket. 6:6; 68a–69b). In the absence of such an estimate, each daughter was entitled to receive one-tenth of the value of her father's estate in money, or in valuables (Yad, Ishut, 20:4–7; Sh. Ar., EH 113:4). If the father was unable or unwilling to pay the promised dowry at the betrothal ceremony, the groom could refuse to marry his bride (Ket. 13:5; Ket. 108b–109a). Insistence on exact payment of the promised dowry, however, was frowned upon by later rabbinic authorities (Rema to Sh. Ar., EH 2:1). In certain communities it was customary for the groom's father to make a dowry contribution equal to that of the bride's father (Ket. 102b). The dowry, whether given in real estate, slaves, money, or chattel was recorded in the marriage contract (the ketubbah) and in some instances one-third or one-fifth of the actual value of the dowry was added to the sum mentioned in the ketubbah. Based upon a decree enacted by *Simeon b. Shetah (first century C.E.), the Talmud ruled that the husband and his entire property were liable for compensation as stipulated in the ketubbah, either in case he died (when she collected the sum specified in the ketubbah from the heirs) or in case he divorced his wife (Ket. 82b). For the status of the dowry and the husband's rights and obligations, see below. The rabbinic enactments (Takkanot Shum) by R. Jacob *Tam and by the rabbinic synod of the communities of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz (Germany) stipulated that if a woman died...

Murano glass drinking glass service with cobalt blue carafe and pure gold trim, mid-19th century. In very good condition consistent with the wear and tear of time. The pitcher is 26 ...

English Copeland Spode blue and white platter, the border inside the gilded edge has a variety of butterflies along with stylized flowers...

Unusual small size Striking with the combination of richly coloured mahogany and brass The veneers on this chest are exceptional, creating the effect of pools of ripples moving down ...

Great condition and stunning design antique bucket. In the mid 19th century this handcrafted tea bucket would have been used for keeping ones tea kettle warm. On the bottom of the w...

Pair of Chinese rose medallion plates, the rim with stylized flowers in a light turquoise color , interior features alternating panels sep...

Elegant set consisting of four ebonized wooden chairs, dating back to the mid-19th century, of French manufacture. These chairs feature a chalky underlay, which gives them a sophisti...

Amazing and rare 19th century French gilt bronze clock surmounted by two finely crafted cherubs riding a chariot drawn by a pair of wonderfully detailed goats. Clock is in working condition. The blue clock...

Spanish Wooden Press for Cheese Making

A potpourri vase with double cover, pale yellow/beige ground with apple green details, Rococo shape with fruit finial and scroll handles and foot; a flower reserve on one side and a ...

Japanese Imari vase, the interior rim is sparsely painted with stylized flowers and foliate, the baluster shaped body is boldly and profusely decorated with stylized flowers, foliat...

A RARE SILVER SHMIROT KIDDUSH CUP. Galician, c. 1850. Among some Hassidic courts, it was a practice for the Rabbi to give a blessed silver coin to his Hassidim as an amulet. Such protection might be given for all manner of life events, from healing from an illness to success in travel and the amulet was carried on the body of the recipient. This custom was particularly popular among the Ryzhiner Hassidim and these coins were called "Shmirot". To such coins were attributed extraordinary power and value and they were treasured with great care and love. this cup is marked with polish loth 12 mark which indicate silver content of 75%. Size : Height 2.3 inch / 6 cm Width : 2 inch / 5 cm After the specific event for which they had originally be given, such a coin or coins were used in the making of other objects, which maintained the special aura of the Rabbi. Such a coin would be melted in other silver with the amuletic valued being spread evenly to all the silver. Then a ritual object would be fashioned by a silversmith and the special nature of the item would be inscribed on it, indicating in one of several ways that this object had been made from "Shmirot". this objects include Kiddish cups, a Havdalah tray, a Shabbat salt holder, a Chanukkah Menorah, a Torah crown etc. This object is a Kiddish cup fashioned from such silver. On this cup, the inscription indicating Shmirot is found in the abbreviation of the words "made from shmirot k (kodesh)' " (This is the cup of Shmirot). Such cups were used for blessing the wine so that each use renewed the power of protection granted by the Rabbi. This cup was used for the blessing over wine on Shabbat and holidays. Inscription: the other iconography on the cup is of a lion that represent Through the tribe of Judah, the lion symbol came to represent the blessing, majesty, and even divine protection of the Jews. The lion symbol continued to be used even after the destruction of Jerusalem, the capital of Judah's nation, and a unicorn or a re'em, also reëm (Hebrew: רְאֵם), is an animal mentioned nine times in the Hebrew Bible It has been translated as "unicorn" in the Latin Vulgate, King James Version, and in some Christian Bible translations as "oryx" (which was accepted as the referent in Modern Hebrew),[citation needed] "wild ox", "wild bull", "buffalo" or "rhinoceros". Rabbi Natan Slifkin has argued that the re'em was an aurochs, as has Isaac Asimov...

Pair of Japanese Kutani vases decorated throughout with several panels (cartouches) in various sizes with motifs of birds, bats, flowers, foliate, trees a...

A carafe of pleasing shape & proportions, with elaborate wheel-cut decoration of thistles and thorns. Possibly intended for whisky - or at least the water to be added to it; but it c...

This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers. This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made during the late Edo period(Late 1800s) in Japan. Beautiful black surfaces bear the marks of extensive use, exuding a unique history and character. In particular, the missing front panel on the lower right drawer adds to the charm of this tansu chest. Even these imperfections enhance its beauty, revealing the rich patina of age and creating a sense of wabi-sabi aesthetics. These flaws contribute to the unique allure of this antique piece. This magnificent antique tansu chest...

A pair of antique French porcelain vases in the Chinoiserie style dating from the mid nineteenth century. The vases are painted in a celadon green with a pagoda in the center and a ...

Rosewood Portico Regulator Mantel Clock Housed in a fine quality Rosewood portico case with boxwood stringing, turned pillars with brass capitals, gilded cast foliate bezel and stan...

old oriental style moucharabieh screen, with several openings, work from the middle of the 19th century carved wood with bone inlay

Oil-on-canvas portrait of an elegant woman from the Louis Philippe Era (1830-48). The canvas and original frame are in excellent condition.

Three mid 20th century glass table lamps featuring a bulbous ginger jar shape, reverse painted a slightly pinkish beige, with brass bases. Includes harps and simple cap shaped finial...

Two antique Chinese blue and white double happiness ginger jars, these near pair of jars have the double happiness symbol representing man...

An early Victorian 19th century Scottish Carron of Falkirk 1840 cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with protruding moulding, splayed ingrounds to a decorative frame w...

Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris Rosewood campaign clock with satinwood line stringing and floral marquetry standing on a moulded plinth. Glazed viewing aperture to the to o...

Chinese Canton ginger jar, this blue and white jar has the typical scenes and motifs of Canton pieces- trees, houses, hills and water . The area around...

Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood made in 1845 of the period Louis Philippe. Internally equipped with one clothes hanger. It is possible to add internal shelve...

This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved...

Colored brick red, this carved and gilded console and mirror set are a beautiful matching pair. The console is topped with a beautiful slab o...

This French Louis XV multi-tier chandelier is made of beautiful bronze d’ore and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a stunning 45 lights, and is adorned with a plethora of crystal; large plaquettes can be seen in various shapes, often with accompanying fleurettes, crystal spears stand at attention on the exterior, the stem itself is crystal, and a fantastic large crystal ball finial with a lapidary cut rests at bottom. Finally, Bronze d’ore candle cups sit above floriate shaped bobeches Each piece in our shop is professionally rewired and in working order. Each chandelier comes with a vintage...

An antique Russian pair of wall mirrors and console tables, nightstands made of hand crafted Karelian Beechwood in good condition. The floor mirrors are supported by two arched legs ...

French display cabinet from the mid-1800s, Transition style, in mahogany wood. It features rich bronze friezes, skillfully distributed along the perimeter of the central door and cul...

Very pretty antique north western rug with nice decorative and stylized design and beautiful natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation . ✨✨✨ "Experience th...

Chinese rose medallion tureen, the lid and interior have scenes of women along with scenes of flowers, birds and butterflies ; central medallio...

Staffordshire pottery pearlware seated dog, c. 1830. Attractively modelled, as a black spotted dog, seated upon a cushion. The green and blue enamelled cushion, applied with two flow...

An absolutely stunning and extremely well made antique French gilt wood mirror, dating from around the 1860-1880’s period. The quality is outstanding, this is made from a mix of sol...

These chunky chenets make no bones about their Romantic lineage and exhibit all of the passion you’d expect from artisans working in the period 1830 to 1848. Here, a nice yin-and-yan...

This is an antique lithography map of Bedfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and...

Antique marble fireplace mantel to place around the chimney.

Staffordshire flow blue serving plate, the raised rim is decorated with a simple flow blue pattern , the main body with coral colored flowers and flow blue foliage, the under rim is ...

A set of six, dinner sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s. Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The pat...

A set of six, luncheon sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s. Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The ...

Ref: JC5205 19th century skeleton boat hull Scotland circa 1840 Measurements: H: 25.5cm (10") W: 32cm (12.6") D: 75cm (29.5")

Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs. Circa 1850 These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre back Legs. The Chairs Feature Recently Re Upholstered Lift Out Seats. Having a Sha...

A unique and well done portrait vase on an allover royal blue ground with gilt accents. An interesting black ground where the neoclassical portrait is painted on. We attribute the ma...

Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring ​​Ring Size: 8.75 Total Weight: 14.5 Grams ​ ​Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS2 ​ ​​Gr...

Coral Treasures Beautiful antique Coral treasure to cherish The ageless allure of antique Coral is even more sought after with the time passing by This beautiful French example is pr...

At some point during the first half of the 19th century these gorgeous gold earrings where handcrafted at the very north of Italy, Alto Adige. These gold earrings are set with natura...