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Period: 1890s
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper.
Chinese cloisonné o...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a traditional brass pot from the Middle East, used for brewing and serving Arabic coffee, or "qahwa." Crafted in the 1800s, this piece reflects t...
Category
Omani Islamic Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Exceptional Quality Silver Box with Chinese Symbols and Dragons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Chinese qing silver box with stylized creatures and Chinese symbols dating from the latter 19th century. The heavily made rectangular shaped box has angled cor...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Japanese Meiji bronze sake pot decorated with a basket weave patterning dating between 1868 and 1912 and probably made around 1890. The...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases
By Ota Jinnoei
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of cloisonne vases designed by Ota Jinnoei.
Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912). These vases has ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer Insence Koro Hand Warmer Brazier 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890.
The twin handled koro having a reticulated lid dec...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Silver Repousse and Cast Goblet by Wang Hing.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver repousse goblet by Wang Hing. Depicts Chinese garden scenes. Drgon base with emanating fire. Marked WH for Wang HIng maker and 90 Chinese silver. Weight 7.4 oz
Category
Chinese Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere with Dragons and Figures
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
amazing rare archaistic style silver ewer or tea pot with cover, the design is Of archaistic style dragons on the main frieze and on the cover, this style came from ancient Chinese a...
Category
Japanese Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with Dragon in Relief. This captivating and exquisite, hand-crafted, patinated bronze centerpiece serves as a remarkable focal point, adorned with marvelously hand-chassed and hand-chiseled dragons in relief, gracefully emerging and disappearing behind artfully stylized scrolling etched clouds. The centerpiece boasts a substantial and graceful curved base, complemented by a striking peaked and square-edged lip atop the vessel.
The significance behind the depiction of the three-clawed dragons stems from the Japanese belief that Eastern dragons originated within their native land. According to their folklore, as these majestic creatures ventured away from Japan, they acquired additional toes. The Japanese Sky dragon...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
A Chinese silver goblet profusely decorated with chased, richly defined chrysanthemum against a matte background and is supported by two intertwi...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Silver Figures of Eight Immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji Marks, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Important and rare silver figures of eight immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji marks, Late Qing dynasty. Each hollow figure portraying one of the immortals in an animated pose, with highly detailed facial features, four pierced with apertures for the insertion of facial hair, clad in finely chased robes, all but two with their characteristic attributes, their bases bearing either two seal marks reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu and Zhe'ning Hu Qiusheng zao, or three marks in regular script reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu, Shang and Sheng zuo, original hand-carved wood stands. Measures: 11 1/4in (28.5cm) high (tallest one).
The earliest records of the silver atelier known as Yangqinghe date to 1775 in Shanghai...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Card Case, circa 1890, embossed and chased with a dragon among clouds on one side, featuring a single vacant shield-shaped cartouche; the reverse decorated with...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Bowl
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite Chinese Export silver & enamel bowl, made in Shanghai around 1895 by Huang Qui Ji, and retailed by the firm of Woshing.
The bowl feat...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Silver Enamel Incese Burner (Koro) Meiji Period
By Sanju Saku
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver and enamel Incense Burner (Koro) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century. The koro is set on tripod feet, The body decorated with three panels of birds and flowers w...
Category
Japanese Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Late Qing Pair Cloisonne Floral Pattern Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair antique Chinese Qing cloisonné enamel vases decorated with floral patterning dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The bulbous bottle shap...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant heads base.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form.
The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements.
The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...
Category
Chinese Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890.
This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Spoon by Wang Hing & Co., Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and charming Chinese export silver spoon in the form of a dragon, by Wang Hing & Co., Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), ci...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Bronze Plate Japan Meiji Era 1868-1912
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze plate decorated with scene of lohans "enlightened disciples of Buddha" engaged in various prayer tasks in a river landscape of lotuses and birds. The figures of monks rendered...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Chinese Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Walking Stick Handle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver walking stick handle; an addition to our diverse range of Chinese dragon ornamented s...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl with blue glass liner.
The bowl is pierced and has wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration.
The bowl has ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Silver Fan Holder, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely carved silver fan holder, India, late 19th century.
Category
Indian Agra Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Decorative Vase In Cloisonné Enamel With Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful antique decorative vase, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s. It was carefully crafted in so...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Export silver candlesticks with the character for "Luck" on one and "Longevity" on the other. They are attached to round wood stands.
Marked with SW, for Shing Wo, “...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Silver Bowl with Irises by Konoike, Meji Period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver bowl with handles by Konike. Finely decorated with repousse irises and cast floral handles. Marked on the bottom for the maker.
Weight 272 g or 8.7 t.oz
Category
Japanese Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra, circa 1890. Each finely detailed dragon is coiled on an original wood stand, carved with cloud pat...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira, of baluster shape with a spirally twisted neck, the body decorated with four high relief crabs and several partially...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese silver vases with all-over bamboo decoration and each with a wavy-edge flared rim. They were made by 涂茂兴, TuMaoXing, a retailer in JiuJiang (九江), next to the Yangtze ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Sauce Boat by Luen Wo
By Luen Wo
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Export silver repousse sauce boat with dragon handles. Marked for Luen Wo.. Very fine decoration. 7 1/4" long, 4 " tall, 3 1/2", 7 oz weight.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Metalwork
Materials
Silver
