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Period: 1940s
China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal. Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Modern Asian Inspired black & Polychrome lacquered low table
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Lacquer work with beautiful detailing. Low cocktail table
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Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Asian carved and framed green Bi Disc, jadeite
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite carved and framed jadeite bi disc (璧). A bi disc is a circular (flat) jade disc with a hole in the center, used in ancient China. In this case, it is composed of eight piec...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Crystal, Jade

Mid Century Chinoiserie Illuminated Verre Eglomise Frames
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Mid Century Chinoiserie Illuminated Verre Eglomise Frames from the 1940's. A pair of Asian Nobles are beautifully reverse...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cotton Shirushi Hanten Bishamonten, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a jacket with cotton which was made in Japan. These kind of jackets are called Hanten in Japanese. Hanten is a short jacket similar to a haori, but without a gusset. It is...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Antique Kilim Cushions Handmade Around 1940 - N° 305
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of antique kilim cushions handmade around 1940 - N° 305 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are ...
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Turkish Kilim Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Persian 1940s Gabbeh Tribal Rug, Multicolored Squares, Wool, 3' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind 1940 Gabbeh rug consists of a handspun wool warp and weft as well as a hand-knotted pure handspun wool pile. The design is improvisational and exudes a contemporar...
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Persian Tribal Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Wool

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Japanese Antique Wooden Board Art Single Board Grain of wood 1940s Wabi-Sabi
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Located in Katori-Shi, 12
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Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
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Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
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Taisho 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Located in Katori-Shi, 12
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Taisho 1940s Antiquities

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Wood

Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian 19th Century Ningyo doll. Great addition to your Asian inspired interiors and table tops.
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Japanese Other Antique 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll
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H 13 in W 7 in D 9 in
Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique low table was made in the Taisho era. The tabletop is made of a single piece of high-quality zelkova wood. The legs are lathe-turned. It is unified with a ginkgo surfa...
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Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi
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$1,500
H 11.42 in W 29.73 in D 20.87 in
Old Japanese black maneki-neko object / 20th century / lucky ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Here is a Japanese "Maneki Neko" (beckoning cat) figurine from the Showa era. It is made from either clay or plaster and features a simple yet impactful design. On the back, you can ...
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Materials

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Asian Sculpture/ Carving “Buddha” in carved wood
By Southeast Asia
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and original Asian sculpture made of wood. The composition is striking, arising from a section of tree trunk, with a Buddha carved in the centre of the grain. The contrast ...
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Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinese Export circa 1940s Mahjong Set with Bakelite Tiles Carved Case
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1940s Chinese Export Mahjong set with Bakelite tiles and all the original counters in a wonderfully carved travel case. ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Japanese Old Huge Low Table / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Dragons and Phoenix, c. 1940's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of exquisite 1940's Chinese Cloisonné large vases. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalw...
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Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

20th Century French Brass Twisted Rounded Mirror, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French brass twisted rounded mirror from the 1940s. Two hooks at the back. Good quality.
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French Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Golden Wood Oval Mirror, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century Italian golden wood oval mirror from the 1940s. Very nice wood cutting work. Stamp of the Italian manufacturer at the back. Large size.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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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Great Britain (UK) Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 x 120 marine binoculars. Set on a re-polished metal stand. 20x magnification with 120 mm objective lenses. Paint stripped and meta...
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Japanese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars
Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars
H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 29.14 in
20th Century Italian Tin Tray, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century Italian tin tray from the 1940s. Stamped "Europe" at the back. Italian manufacturer label. Art Nouveau style. High quality.
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Tin

20th Century Italian Tin Tray, 1940s
20th Century Italian Tin Tray, 1940s
H 0.4 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
20th Century French Red Glass Perfume Bottle, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French red glass perfume bottle from the 1940s. The plug is removable. The St Louis stamp is written on the base. V...
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French Vintage 1940s Antiquities

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Glass

20th Century French Musical Instruments Oil on Canvas Signed, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and large 20th century French musical instruments oil on canvas from the 1940s. Painting representing Violin and Violoncello and music scores. There is no frame, so you c...
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French Vintage 1940s Antiquities

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Canvas

Buddha in Carved Wood Thailand, Middle of the 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden Buddha carved Thailand, mid-20th century, slot in the wood above the hand and under the elbow. Green and white mirror inlay. Measures: H 70cm, W 57cm, W 37cm.
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