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Metalwork For Sale
Early and Fine Chinese Iron Water Bath
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Early 19th to mid 19th century Chinese, Iron, water bath.
With the patina of decades, this cast-iron sarcophagus-shaped bath has its original handles and exudes a timeless floral de...
Category
1820s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Brass Oil Lamp Traditional Temple Religious Asian Hindu Diya Art India 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional Religious cast brass Diya Temple oil lamp used for prayer.
Shallow dish with seven bati spouts.
A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Set of Chinese Export Silver Overlay Bottle with Five Cordials Tianjin Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of Chinese Export silver drinking set consists of a pinch bottle and five cordials circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching elaborate chased relief dra...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Persian Islamic Tinned Copper Tray, Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and intricate detailed tinned copper tray with Islamic script panels and decoration. this piece is original and shows expected signs of age ...
Category
1890s Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Tin
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, to a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this antique silver goblet is embellished with chased iconic Chinese dragon designs accented with stylised flame and cloud decoration, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The upper rim of this antique Chinese goblet is encompassed with an applied moulded border.
The impressive shaped pedestal is realistically modelled in the form of three rooted and swept bamboo stalks, accented with applied leaves in junction with the drinking vessel.
The impressive domed circular foot is embellished with further chased decoration replicating the details of the bamboo's terrain and environment.
This impressive Chinese silver goblet...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Tool Box with Dark Patina, Found in India
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic metal tool box from the early 20th century, found in India. Presenting a dark patina and ribbed surface, this antique metal tool box...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A medium sized antique cast brass measuring bowl from northern India.
High relief casting, bundled rope maker's mark on the bottom.
Bronze rice-mea...
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Indonesian Yogya-Silver Plate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Yogya-silver plate
Yogyakarta or Kotagede, 1935-1940, marked, (alloy) 800 and maker’s mark PH (Prawirohardjo, act. from 1935)
Diam. 27.2 cm Weight 454 grams
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Wave Bench in Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The wave bench designed by Zhoujie Zhang continues to implement his design philosophy of spontaneity. By applying the laws of its own gravity, the bench naturally faces downward and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Scale Japanese Cloisonne Tree Bark Vase Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale Japanese "Tree Bark" style Cloisonne vase lamp. The vase itself is believed to be 19th century and was later mounted as a lamp in the 1...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Traditional Armenian Ladies Silver and Niello Belt
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique traditional Armenian ladies silver and niello belt
Made in Imperial Russia, possibly Caucasus region (Armenia)
Made 1897-1910
Maker: ?? (Cyrilli...
Category
1890s Armenian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Japanese Garden Lanterns, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Japanese bronze and enamel pagoda shaped garden lanterns. Each with a patinated bright bronze finish and multicolored classical enamel decoration, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni Holding a Lotus Flower
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji period finely cast, patinated and partially gilded figure of Oni holding a lotus flower. Very fine and detailed decoration. No signature located. The figure is 17 1/2"...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Bowl by Wan Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and " WH" for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Anglo Indian Solid Silver small Bowl hand made with chased Dieties
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a solid silver Anglo-Indian bowl decorated with seated Dieties and made in India in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
The small circular bowl is made of solid silver and has a low foot.
The bowl has been beautifully hand chased with seated Dieties in different poses within circular panels which form a continuous pattern around the bowl set between a flower and leaf motif, with a lower border below the figures.
The bowl weighs 79 gram.
Overall, a beautiful antique solid silver bowl.
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese 18th Century Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese 18th century bronze vase with mottled patina. Evidence of a small, old repair.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Indian Silver Filigree Casket with Hinged Cover, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very fine silver filigree rosewater sprinklers
Possibly India, Karimnagar, early 18th century
Measures: Height 31.6 cm and 31.7 cm,...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for various ceremonial purposes and featured high quality craftsmanship and ornate details...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Coco De Mer Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual coco de mer tea caddy crafted with a double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands, it is said to have mystical properties. Featuring malachite f...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Coconut
20th century French Old Cutler Signboard Metal and Wood Knife, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very rare and original 20th century large metal and wood knife maybe an old cutler signboard.
The blade is made with metal and the handle is made with wood. Brass nails.
Good con...
Category
1940s French Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Leeching
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver mug with flowers and foliage engraved within decorative panels; and a dragon handle. Marked with LC, for Leeching, 利升 (...
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
1910 Cloisonné Jar with Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 cloisonné jar with lid. One dent in vase area.
Category
1910s Vintage Metalwork
South Asian Ceremonial Bronze Vessel with Inscription
Located in New York, NY
South Asian ceremonial bronze vessel with hammered inscription, possibly in a Tamil script. In great antique condition with age-appropriate wear and use.
Category
Late 19th Century South Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 14cm, diameter 15cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 10cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Grasses and Quail Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji Japanese bronze vase with grasses and Quail design, Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase with elaborate raised design of wild grasses,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 19cm, diameter 23cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Khmer Bronze Two Part Bottle Vase, Angkor Period, 12th-14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Khmer pear shaped bronze bottle vase, Angkor Period, 12th-14th century.
Crafted of bronze in two parts. When separated, the lower portion of the vase becomes an offerin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tibetan Copper Ladles
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully handcrafted Tibetan copper ladles, some with engraved handles, Circa 1900. Priced separately. They work great as a set.
M914
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export silver small sugar tongs in a bamboo pattern by Luen Wo, late 19th or early 20th century, Shanghai, China.
The small silver tongs wonderfully cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Set of Five-Piece Zitan Opium Pipes and Accessories
Located in Brea, CA
19th century set of five-piece Zitan opium pipes and accessories, two long beautiful Zitan opium pipes, one opium light 3in x 3in x 5in and one opium bo x ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Metalwork
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Parcel-Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century. The heavy bronze vases of pear shape, each with a single writhing dragon cast in high relief...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl, profusely decorated with dragons among clouds on a matte background. The bowl has a vacant cartouche, and is fro...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Tea Strainer, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese silver tea strainer, Qing Dynasty, possibly Tong Zhi period (1861 to 1875), late 19th century, China.
The silver tea strainer elegantl...
Category
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Fine Antique Islamic Inlaid Indo-Persian Copper Mughal Vessel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large fine antique Islamic 19th century Indo Persian Mughal hand-etched and inlaid tined copper brass bowl.
Large Mamluk copper basin finely etched and i...
Category
19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Early Japanese Plique-a-Jour Bowls from Nagoya
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of small but exquisite Plique-a-jour cloisonné bowls with nearly identical design from Nagoya area in Japan circa 1900-20s. Maker's unknown but possibly by Ando company. The t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu bowl produced for export to Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Measures: Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 22cm
This ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Ormolu
Reliquary Urn in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Urn reliquary in polished brass. In two parts, base
and lid.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Silver Repousse Iris Vase Meiji Period
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese silver repousse vase finely decorated with blown out iris flowers. It is of the Meiji period, circa 1890s. The vase is 5 1/4" tall and weighs 4....
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Silver Repoussé Box with Warriors, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine late Qing or early Republic Period Chinese silver repoussé box featuring a scene possibly from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Inscribed Pewter Encased Yixing Stoneware Teapot, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese inscribed pewter-encased
Yixing stoneware teapot
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Measures,
3 3/8 in.,(8.5 cm.) high
base: 3 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.,(8 x 8.4 cm.)
Of square sect...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Pewter
Taylor & Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection
This impressive Chinese Export Silver (CES) bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain collet foot.
The body of this antique Chinese bowl is embellished with two embossed and chased traditional oriental undulating dragons amidst cloud designs, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant circular cartouche.
The upper rim of this impressive CES bowl is encircled with an applied thread decorated border.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine bowl include:
Maker's mark: T&Co (Taylor & Co*)
Artisan workshop mark: REN XIN 仁信 (Canton)
This impressive bowl has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 900 standard silver.
* Taylor & Co were a retail store but acted as agents, and were known for their locations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin. We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Chinese bowl is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition, in keeping with age.
The chased and embossed 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 piece of antique Chinese silverware...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of black cast bronze Japanese candleholders censer.
Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form
Located in London, GB
A rare Edo period bronze vase with Mimikuchi flying handles, with quartered pear shaped body with spiral to the front and back, supported on a flared...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 18cm, diameter 25cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Japanese Embossed Urn with Elephant Handles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-174 Embossed bronze urn with stylized elephant handles
Bronze has aged patina with red oxide impressions
Reeds not included.
Category
1940s Central Asian Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in London, GB
Two Chinese silver vases of cornucopia form, both decorated with applied bamboo and chrysanthemum and on a circular base. The vases are similar yet were made by different silversmith...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Mixed Metal Shakudo Vase Silver Irises on Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese mixed metal shakudo vase from Meiji Period. The vase depicts silver iris flowers on bronze base. Signed on the side by the maker, and marked on t...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Tibetan Filigree Brass Trinket Box with Turquoise and Coral
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Chinese-Tibetan brass trinket box with turquoise and coral glass inlay pieces. Great filigree design with has a wonderful patina. In good...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top.
Likely late 19th-early 20th century.
From a collecti...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied figures
Possibly Jakarta (Batavia), first half 18th century
Measures: H. 2.2 x L. 12.1 x W. 8 cm
This box is very much in the Dutch taste, for the illustration is after a print with a legend reading “L’oiseau sans cage. Prenez, belle, mon oiseau. C’est le plus doux présent que je puisse vous faire. Pour les autres oiseaux, la cage d’ordinaire est une espèce de tombeau. Mais le mien semble prendre une nouvelle vie, Lorsqu’il sera dans la cage de mon aimable Silvie.” The erotic message is as clear as can be.
In Dutch culture the verb ‘vogelen’ (catching a bird) is another word for having sex and a bird escaping from his cage indicates loss of chastity. The lady with the bare breasts, while making the sign of sealed lips to the lady behind her, who is pointing towards heaven, seems to be caressing the bird held in the sleeping man’s groin. 17th century Dutch pictures...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Chinese bronze censer of bell shape mounted with two Buddhist lions probably Ming 1368-1644. The censer is formed as a hollow bell with a wide rounded base and is decorate...
Category
16th Century Asian Ming Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
