Metalwork

Large antique George III quality copper pan having a quality large George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides.

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

This is an antique chestnut roaster. An English, brass hanging warmer, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Appealing chestnut warmer with tasteful decor Displaying a desirabl...

This is an antique chestnut warmer. An English, brass hanging roaster, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fascinating Georgian warmer with an appealing decorative motif Disp...

A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century Dimensions: (approx) Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest) Overall: tbd Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357 Condition Report: Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly History: The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount. There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot, having a iron swing handle and a removable copper lid, to the front PCN stamped 1770. D. 1770

Large quality antique George III copper pan having a quality large antique George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides. D. 1800

Lovely antique George III copper kettle having a quality copper antique George III kettle with a shaped handle to the top, a shaped spout, with a hinged lid and the original knob. D...

Large antique George III quality hanging copper water urn, having the original iron swing handle to the top above a large quality copper urn, with a lift off lid, a copper spout and ...

This is a large and heavy antique industrial mortar. An English, cast iron factory fireside bin or basket, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750. Exceptionally substantial morta...

This is an antique set of fireside tools. An English, brass coal shovel, tongs and poker, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Georgian companion set of useful size, with dash...

Antique George III copper warming pan having the original turned handle and a copper warming pan with engraved decoration. D. 1800

Large Southeast Burmese Bronze Asian Rain Drum Side Table: This impressive 22-inch diameter Asian cast bronze rain drum features intricate detailing with traditional geometric relief...

Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels. This collectible bronze temple toy horse is heavy and the sculptural details are full of artisanal charm and irregularities. The wheels turn independently of the iron axles, and it has clearly been loved and well used by generations of children. Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy. The horse and chariot both have wonderful detail, the wheels roll freely. This unique Hindu temple toy piece is: 5. 1/2" tall and 8" long x 4.5 " Wide. In great condition with a nice aged patina. Handcrafted in India, would make a beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid-19th Century India. They were mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu. Dating from the last half of the 19th century, this was a temple offering, left by the devout at Hindu temples this bronze temple toy would have been given to the children waiting for their parents during temple services in India. Since ancient times, a person was held in high esteem for the donation of a horse or other animal to one of the Gods. It was believe that these bronze figures allowed the God to come to the aid of the devotee in times of need. These figures would be left as offerings in a nearby temple, where children would often find them and use them as toys; hence the name "Temple Toy. " Antique East Indian Temple Toys, Devotional Shrine Brass Horse and Chariot on Wheels, Hindu, Collectible, Cast Metal Horse, Museum. Cast bronze horse with elaborate caparisoned high pommelled saddle and trappings, and a braided mane and tail, the legs ending in wheeled axels the chariot. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott. Acquisition date: 1969. Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces. About Mark Lissauer: Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material. Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica. He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum. Estimator by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert. Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...

Stunning quality antique George III copper warming pan having the original handle and copper warming pan with engraving to the lid. D. 1800

A late 19th or early 20th century Indian brass betel nut cutter from the North Western regions. This is a betel-nut cutter made of brass using casting technique with bird motifs and...

Large Southeast Burmese Bronze Asian Rain Drum Side Table: This impressive 30-inch diameter Asian cast bronze rain drum features intricate detailing with traditional geometric relief...

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact. Add a touch of cultural and historical significance to your collection with this antique Indian Sarota or Betel ...

Quality antique George III copper pan having a quality circular copper pan with two shaped carrying handles to the sides. D. 1800

Antique George III Copper Warming Pan having the original turned handle, copper warming warming pan with a lift up lid

Antique George III copper warming pan having the original turned handle, copper warming pan with a lift up lid D. 1800

This is an antique figural doorstop. An English, brass and cast iron Lord Nelson door keeper, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1810. Wonderfully antique figure, with superb...

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact This excellent piece of art from India, made in solid brass, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made w...

Antique George III copper warming pan having the original turned handle, copper warming pan with a lift up lid D. 1800

Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality copper kettle with a removable lid with the original brass knob, having a shaped handle and spout.

Large antique George III quality copper pan with shaped handles to both sides and a antique copper skimmer D. 1820

This is a small antique octagonal dish. A Middle Eastern, decorative bronze tray with relief decor in Persian taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Unusual and delightfu...

19th Century Japanese cast iron teapot or tetsubin of cube form with anchor chain handle, one side cast with a navel anchor continuing around the back and to the top where the top ri...

Antique George III quality oval shaped copper kettle with a removable lid, shaped handle and spout

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the original original brass knob.

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the original original brass knob.

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Antique George III copper helmet coal scuttle having a quality helmet coal scuttle with a swing handle, carrying handle a lovely shaped scuttle raised on a circular base.

Antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with original knob.

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Antique George III quality copper & brass samovar having a quality copper samovar with a lift off lid and brass knob, shaped copper handles to the sides, with a brass tap standing on...

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the original original ornate brass knob.

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with original knob.

Quality George III Loftus of Oxford Street London copper one gallon jug having a shaped handle standing on a circular base

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Lovely antique George III small copper kettle having a lovely George III copper kettle with a removable lid with the original copper knob, a shaped...

Quality small antique George III copper kettle having a quality copper kettle with a removable lid with the original brass knob having a shaped handle and spout

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Quality antique George III copper coal scuttle having a quality antique George III copper coal scuttle, with a carrying handle to the top and a handle to the back standing on a circu...

Quality small antique George III copper kettle having a quality copper kettle with a removable lid with the original brass knob having a shaped handle and spout

Superb quality antique George III copper helmet coal scuttle having a quality swing handle to the top, original copper shovel, superb quality shaped helmet coal scuttle standing on a...

Quality antique George III large copper pan having a quality large antique George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides.

Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid...

In the shadows of the 18th century, when intrigue and subterfuge thrived, a remarkable artifact emerged as a testament to the ingenuity of the era's skilled craftsmen. Behold the ext...

Antique 18th 19th Century Palanquin Mythical Lion or Tiger Finial Bronze Handle. Large heavy Indian Mythological bronze palanquin fitting cast via the lost wax technique, beautifully stylized and crafted in the form of protective mythological creature. Palanquin finials were used to adorn the pole ends of the palanquin or palki. A fine and massive example of a palanquin pole finial with good detail and fine patina. India, circa: 18th/19thc. The Palanquin handle...

Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass duck shape sculpture. Beautiful handcrafted large cast polished brass bird form. Vintage large heavy soli...

Large Phurba ornate with semi precious stones, like turquoise and red stones incrusted in brass metal. The Phurba or Kila: the most potent of wrathful ritual implements in Vajrayana...

Inspired by a scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita. Antique Indian Temple Toy bronze camel on wheels. Antique hindu bronze temple camel with rider statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys...