1880s Antiquities

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver thabeik bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Burmese thabeik silver bowl has a circular rounded form. The surface of the bowl is embellished with fine panels of embossed and chased repoussé (repousse) decoration depicting a series of iconic Burmese figures in high relief, wearing courtly and traditional dress. As with the vast majority of these bowls, the continuous frieze of figures relates to Burmese folklore. Each frame of the decoration has a incurve border to the upper portion further accented with scrolling leaf ornamentation above. The lower portion of the body is encircled with chased stylised leaf motifs. The upper portion the body is ornamented with a broad band of chased scrolling undulating leaf decoration. The body of the Burmese bowl is further embellished with a plain border to the rim. The underside of the bowl is embellished with an engraved leaf design with a scrolling stem. Condition This antique Burmese silver bowl...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Chinese Export Mahjong set with Bamboo tiles and ...

A Magnificent Heavy Japanese Meji Period Tiger Sculpture cast in solid bronze Wonderful detailing to the body and facial expressions Signed to the bas...

19th century spiked erotic ball A rare 19th Century example of a Chinese carved bone spiked erotic balls. Size in inches: H 1.8” x W 1.25” x D 1.25” Completely solid in stru...

An old Japanese shelf made in 1888. It is an antique Japanese design display shelf. It has a wonderful expression that makes you feel wabi-sabi. In Japa...

Finely carved Chinese wall plaque panel depicting fruit and nobility. Good condition and patina.

Beautiful painting plaster statue of Saint Roch from the 1884s. The story of Saint Roch: Saint Roch (born in Montpellier around 1350, died in Voghera arou...

Large 19th century toleware and mahogany grocer's shop tea tin. Made in England by Parnall and Sons, Bristol. Hand painted Asian decoration. The caddy...

19th century papier mâché Japanese mask We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a 19th Century papier mâché Japanese mask attributed to a dramatic iki...

An exceptional fine and impressive, large antique Burmese silver thabeik bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Burmese thabeik silver bowl has a circular rounded form. The surface of the bowl is embellished with fine segments of embossed and chased repoussé (repousse) decoration depicting a series of iconic Burmese figures in high relief, wearing courtly and traditional dress accompanied by a variety of animals such as an elephant, snake and mule. As with the vast majority of these bowls, the continuous frieze of figures relates to Burmese folklore. Each segment of the decoration is bordered to the upper portion by scrolling leaf and mask ornamentation. The scenic ornamentation is amidst bands of scrolling stylized leaf ornamentation. The underside of this Burmese silver bowl is ornamented with a central lobed motif and contemporary engraved Burmese/Myanmar script inscription. The shape of the thabeik bowl is based on alms or begging bowls used by Burmese monks. Thabeik bowls however have no ceremonial or religious use; they are purely ornamental. Condition This antique Burmese silver bowl...

Beautiful red campaing papier mâché lacquered box with bronze hardware, it’s from 19th century, circa 1890. Its in a very good condition with age and use. An exotic and very cosy p...

Beautiful late 19th century large French pair of blue faience vases. Nice blue color and golden line. Very good condition.