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Period: 1940s
Vintage Engraved Copper and Brass Tin Lined Chafing Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vintage, large, oval beautifully engraved copper chaffing dish has solid brass handles on the sides and the top. There is a large cup for the sterno to sit in and the cabriole l...
Category

Egyptian Islamic Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by wire on metal backing. The vase features extraordinary depictions of Chinese mythological phoenix bird and a dragon in vibrant colors of red, blue, pink, and green, against a black background with gold geometric overlay. Also featured are vibrant greenery leaves and puffy clouds or floral motifs in pastel colors. The vase has a large urn design with a bronze rim and base. The vase features a series of blue foliage along the base and has ancient Chinese geometric motifs along the top perimeter. This is an unusually tall vase and comes with a hand carved mahogany wood base. Vase Measure 26" height without the base and 29.5"H with the base. Looks amazing with or without the base. Second vase with pink dragon...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 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

Central Asian Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up of very fine silver strands which have been weaved together creating an elaborate ...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1940s Moroccan Brass Tray Collectible Islamic Polished Metal Work Platter 13.5 D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moroccan Brass Tray Polished Collectible Islamic Metal Work Platter. The Islamic polished brass metal work antique brass tray is a remarkable piece of artistry that embodies th...
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Moroccan Islamic Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Buddha table lamps. Hollywood Regency
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of exquisite bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling angel Buddha table lamps. These intricate bronze sculptures lamps, dating 1940’s to 1950’s, feature a dark green patina with gold det...
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Thai Tibetan Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Huge Reclaimed Slaughterhouse Meat Hooks
Located in Nottingham, GB
Huge reclaimed Slaughterhouse meat hooks 15 Available priced per hook. XXL 4 way vintage meat hooks salvaged from a former slaughterhouse. British cir...
Category

British Industrial Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Steel

Antique Chinese Bronze Cloissone Urn
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1845 Antique bronze cloissone urn
Category

Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Vintage Silver Metal Mounted Cloisonne Vase with Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Exceptional vintage Japanese silver mounted cloisonne vase decorated with veiltail gold-fish and carp swimming amidst pond weed and dating arou...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Early - Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Early to Mid 20th Century. Finished in dark brown with a mottled patina, probably achieved through a technique like Murashido. The bod...
Category

Japanese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Indonesian Gong on Stand, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indonesian gong, polychromed and repurposed for a freestanding sculpture. Mounted on a black metal stand. Circa 1940. The front is painted i...
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Indonesian Other Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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...
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French Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...
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Indian Folk Art 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
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Tibetan Other Antique 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...
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Japanese Meiji 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black enamel cloisonné and brass ginger jar vase with chrysanthemum flowers, dogwood flowers and a butterfly and beautiful rich colors. Hand crafted on solid brass.
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Chinese Chinese Export 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment, Absence of Fear
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Bronze Hand Fragment, from a life size standing Buddha image in the abhaya mudra, the right hand which is open palm and extended forward in the ...
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Thai Other Antique 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Healing Medicine Buddha Figure Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce small antique Southeast Asian Ayutthaya Period bronze Bhaisajyaguru (the Buddha of healing and medicine) religious icon statue. 18th Century or earlier, Siam / Thailand, exceptionally executed metalwork, especially considering its age and diminutive scale, rare pose combination, depicted standing on lotus flower pedestal, holding a gallipot (apothecary jar) in his left hand, right hand in Varada Mudra gesture with palm facing outward and fingers pointing down to the ground. The Varada Mudra is a gesture of compassion and wish-granting that represents open-handed generosity and granting of wishes. The medicine Buddha is described as a doctor who cures suffering using the medicine of his teachings and brings healing. Makes for a wonderful decorative object or thoughtful gift, sure to add a touch of whimsical elegance, serene warmth, balance, and tranquility to any space! Provenance / Acquisition: A private Gentleman's Dallas, Texas fine art and antiques collection Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery; Dallas, Texas. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow...
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Southeast Asian Antique 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Modern Chinese Cloisonné Vase, White Background and Butterflies
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Chinese cloisonné vase, white background and butterflies, enameled with numerous butterflies and floral reserves, standing 12.5" high x 6" diameter x 4" base and 3" opening.  
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Chinese Chinese Export 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Decorative Chinese Cloissone Vase with Imperial Dragon Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large vintage cloissone vase is signed by an unknown maker, and originated from China dating to approximately 1980 and done in a Chinese Export st...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, rare masterpiece of Ando Jubei's wireless cloisonné artistry in excellent condition, depicting two orchids in full bloom, capturing their delicate beauty and verdant vitalit...
Category

Japanese Meiji 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Japanese Persian Style Champlevé Enameled Bronze Vase Set, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Persian style vase set offers Champlevé enameled bronze urn form vessels with figural double handles, decorative bands to i...
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Japanese 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vases are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. The vases are done in engraved brass w...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...
Category

Chinese Qing 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Previously Available Items
Japanese Old Aluminum Glove Mold 1940s-1960s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old rubber glove mold made in Japan. Made of aluminum. This item is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The texture of used aluminum is very beautiful. You can feel a decadent ...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Iron Abstract Signed Fish Vase or Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron fish sculptural vase with a nice patina. For burning incense or flower arrangements. Signed. Japan. 1940s.
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Simple Bronze Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What to say? This object is simple and elegant: it can be put everywhere, with or without flowers. It's a beautiful amphora.
Category

Indian Other Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Simple Bronze Amphora
Simple Bronze Amphora
H 14.18 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Dragon and Phoenix, c. 1940's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940's Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound b...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

20th Century, Dolphin Zinc Weathervane, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century Dolphin zinc weathervane from the 1940s. Indicates the east, west, north and south. The dolphin is moving with the wi...
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English Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Zinc

20th Century, Dolphin Zinc Weathervane, 1940s
20th Century, Dolphin Zinc Weathervane, 1940s
H 46.46 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
1940s Antique Japanese Silver Presentation Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Japanese silver presentation bowl; part of our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Japanese silver bowl...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonne Horses
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Chinese Cloisonne horses.  
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Chinese Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by Ando Jubei Company circa 1940-1950s, this Japanese cloisonne vase displays a beautiful color that is between celadon and a light yellow, a shade hard to describe and has to b...
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Japanese Japonisme Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Showa period double handled bronze vase.
Category

Japanese Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase
Japanese Bronze Vase
H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Showa Ovoid Form Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese bronze vase in tapered ovoid form with six sets of three horizontal bands.
Category

Japanese Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Showa Ovoid Form Vase
Showa Ovoid Form Vase
H 10 in Dm 5.75 in
Stunning Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant On Wood Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and large cloisonne pheasant in beautiful shades of blue, yellow, red and green inlaid enamel, surmounted on a carved and ebonized wood base.
Category

Chinese Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Wood

Stunning Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant On Wood Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and large cloisonne pheasant in beautiful shades of blue, yellow, red and green inlaid enamel, surmounted on a carved and ebonized wood base.
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Chinese Vintage 1940s Metalwork

Materials

Wood

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