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Color: Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Tray, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antiq...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases.
This exceptional an...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewellery Box, circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver jewellery box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver box has a subtly undulating rectangular form.
The surface of the box has a planished finish and is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate design to the anterior surface.
The decoration to the body continues to the cover, incorporating plum blossom arrangements and an impressive perched bird motif.
This antique jewellery box is fitted with the original hinged cover.
This exceptional Chinese silver jewellery box is supported by four impressive cast silver feet.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include:
Maker's mark: HC (Hung Chong)
Artisan workshop mark: QI CHANG (Shanghai)
NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Chinese silver jewellery...
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1890s Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection
The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background.
The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
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1870s Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a Rare, Old ‘Bridal Crown’ 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a rare, old ‘bridal crown’ made of silver, gilded in parts, with turquoise coloured ornamental stones, glass, coral, and many pend...
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20th Century Uzbek Modern Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Iraqi Silver and Lapis Lazuli Miniature Teapot, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Iraqi silver teapot; an addition to our diverse Asian teaware collection.
This fine antique Iraqi silver miniature teapot has a pumpkin shaped form onto a shaped cinquefoil foot.
Each panel of the body is embellished with an applied oriental figure standing amidst clouds and waving a flag, apart from the posterior panel which depicts a foliate design.
This Iraqi silver teapot is fitted with a subtly panelled push fit hallmarked cover surmounted with a collet set lapis lazuli finial.
This antique teapot is fitted with an impressive handle entwined with applied foliate and tendril ornamentation extending from the aforementioned posterior panel to the body.
The teapot is fitted with an impressive plain swan necked spout.
The swept foot is ornamented with five chased paralleling scrolling designs.
The hallmark to the interior of this impressive miniature teapot denotes the purity as .800 standard silver (800/1000).
Condition
This antique miniature teapot...
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1920s Iraqi Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Rare Unique 17th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Unique rare fine antique 17th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonde...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree And Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Rare Fine Antique early 19th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan , Qing dynasty, the fan has 22 sticks with a 18k gold ring loop , wond...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home.
Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant Tibetan monk once traced his fingers clockwise over the embossed characters. As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine...
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Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Silver
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century, circa 1890 Chinese export silver rectangular box. Hand engraved repoussè dragons. Wood lined. Makers mark on the underside.
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Grish Chunder Dutt 1880s Indian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antiqu...
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1880s Indian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowls, Set of 3
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Chinese export silver bowls.
Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bottle Coaster Circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver bottle coaster, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) bottle coaster has a cylindrical form to a plain spreading base.
The body of this Chinese silver coaster is embellished with fine and impressive embossed and pierced decoration depicting two iconic oriental dragons amidst clouds.
The decoration to the body incorporates a sun motif to either side, each accented with a central cartouche, one remains vacant and the other bears the contemporary engraved monogram initials 'CHD.'
The upper and lower rims of this coaster are encompassed with plain applied moulded borders accented with bands of tooled decoration.
This exceptional coaster has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).
Condition
This antique Chinese silver coaster is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of this coaster are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 7.9cm/3.1".
Diameter of base 8.4cm/3.3".
Height 6.5cm/2.6".
Weight
5.1 troy ounces/160g.
Maker: Luen Wo.
Date: circa 1900.
Origin: Shanghai, China.
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture Censer 45 Ounces
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental 19th century Chinese sterling silver horse statue sculpture censer. Weighs 44.95 troy ounces or 1398 grams of .925 sterling silver. Has ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Kraak Porcelain Plate with Silver Bracket, 1700
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese Kangxi blue and white Kraak porcelain plate with silver bracket
A Chinese Kangxi blue and white Kraak porcelain plate (ca. 1700) decorated w...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Silver Jewelry Casket and Hand Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian silver dressing table set; part of our silverware collection.
This magnificent antique I...
Category
1890s Indian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Chinese export silver mirror is a work of exotic beauty. Elegantly shaped and monumental in size, this looking glass is held within ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Silver
20th Century Japanese Silver Five-Piece Tea Set, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Japanese solid silver five-piece tea set, consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl, waist bowl, cream jug and sugar tongs, exceptional quality, double walled, embossed with Iris flowers in water...
Category
20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Zitan Libation Cup Silver Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
17th century Ming dynasty Chinese Zitan libation cup silver inlaid, of deep oval form , the exterior carved in high relief and undercut around the sides and base with gnarled branche...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Sterling Silver Pan Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese sterling silver pan tray
Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Stamped Arthur & Bond, Yokohama, Sterling.
Chased in relief with a dragon above waves....
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Early 1900s Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
20th Century Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Gold Lacquer Smoking Set, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period very fine gold lacquer and silver smoking set (tabako-bon), boat shaped with a removable draw, lacquer is decorated with ocean waves ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this Chinese silver goblet...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1900s Russian Silver Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Russian silver basket; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Russian silver basket has a circular rounded form onto a circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Other Antiquities
Materials
Silver
18th Century Blue and White Porcelain and Silver Chinese Jug, Kangxi, 1662-1722
Located in Delft, NL
18th century blue and white porcelain and silver Chinese jug, Kangxi, 1662-1722
18th century blue and white porcelain Chinese jug??With silver handle an...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Turkish Silver Goblets, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Turkish silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware
The...
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1880s Turkish Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Turkish Silver Coffee Jug (Circa 1910)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to our Asian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional a...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive Chinese Export Silver photograph frame; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver picture frame has a shaped rectangular form with a rectangular internal window.
The photograph frame is embellished with fine and crisp engraved decoration, depicting a series of Chinese settings and landscapes, including traditional fishing boats and groups of birds towards the upper portion of the frame.
This fine example of antique Chinese silverware...
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1890s Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Hamilton & Co. Indian Colonial Silver and Glass Pint Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Indian colonial silver and glass bottomed pint mug with regimental/military interest; an addition to our silver wine and drinks related collection.
This fine vintage Indian colonial silver pint mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form.
The surface of this fine example of vintage silverware is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved crest depicting an armoured Rolls Royce and motto 'Per Ardua Stabilis Esto'* - Steadfast Through Adversity.
The aforementioned heraldic markings are displayed above the engraved presentation inscription 'Reunion Dinner, 20th July 1946, Pte J.F.W.Irwin'.
This Indian mug...
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1940s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Meiji Silver Three-Piece Tea Set, Murakami, circa 1900
By Murakami
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description:
Antique early 20th century Japanese exceptional solid silver three-piece tea set, consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl & cream jug, magnificent quality, heavy gauge, de...
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20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique 1900s Turkish Silver Coffee Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to the silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
20th Century Chinese Export Silver Salver by Wing Fat
By Wing Fat
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) salver has a circular shaped form.
The centre of the salver is embellished with an engraved chrysanthemum floral design.
The rai...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
19th Century Japanese Silver Wine Jug, Sadajiro & Musashiya, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver wine jug, simply exceptional and magnificent quality, The lidded wine jug is of classical ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Japanese Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Japanese solid silver massive eight-piece tea & coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed and applied with Iris ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver bowl.
This exceptional Chinese Export silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form.
The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1900s Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Bao Cheng
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional Chinese Export Silver bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot.
The body of this antique Asian silver bowl is embellished with chased traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a large shield shaped vacant cartouche to one side.
The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border to the incurved shaped rim.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl include:
Origin mark: Shanghai (??)
Maker's mark: Bao Cheng
Branch name: DE JI
Artisan silversmith mark: Fang (?)
Condition
This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The chased decoration is all very sharp.
The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Asian bowl...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our diverse silver christening collection.
This fine antiq...
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1890s English Other Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1950s Pair of African Ethnic Bracelets
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of African ethnic bracelets.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Silver Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver sugar bowl; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian silver sugar bowl has a circular rounded, compressed form.
The body of this silver bowl is embellished with a chased scene depicting a rural setting with iconic wild, indigenous animals.
The decoration to the body is flanked with simplified leaf decorated borders to the upper and lower portions.
The raised flared shoulders of the sugar bowl are encompassed with an applied moulded border accented with leaf designs.
This antique sugar bowl...
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1920s Indian Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Silver Tazza by Tien Shing, Hong Kong, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese Silver Tazza by Tien Shing, Hong Kong, 19th Century
Chinese export silver Tazza , marked by the Chinese silversmith Tien Shing, Hong Kong, (1830-19...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities
Materials
Silver
