19th Century Metalwork

A pair of Japanese silver wire enamel vases. The vases have an urn shaped body and a fluted neck. Each ware is enameled with a polychrome image of dragons on the dark blue ground mad...

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament against...

19th century black cast iron factory singer sewing machine circa 1880. Here we present a beautiful singer sewing machine from the 19th century. From the model 29 range and likely u...

A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Butterfly and Floral Panels Japan, Meiji Period (c. 1880–1900) A Fine Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of an elegant lobed baluster shape with a w...

Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Box – Late 19th Century Description: An exquisite antique Chinese silver box from the late Qing Dynasty, sho...

This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Mother-of Pearl Inlay dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made...

A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensons: Height: 14cm. Width: 13cm. Depth: 9.5cm.

Fine Antique Framed Pair of Indian Kama Sutra paintings A Fine Pair of Indian paintings featuring scenes from the Kama Sutra finely painted in...

An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...

Original Box and Dish Pair From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Komai Style Box and Dish Fujii Yoshitoyo. The Box of slim rectangular shape seated upo...

A good antique bronze temple horse on wheels toy originating from Jhansi City in Bundelkhand in Northern India and dating from the 19th century. The Hindu region of Bundelkhand is we...

A fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel cabinet vase. With polychrome enamel on a brass base. Decorated with an enameled tree branches with blue & purple wisteria blossoms on a ...

A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...

A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Irises. Meiji period Attributed to a Nagoya workshop, bearing the ‘three peaches’ mark Meiji period. A finely worked Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of elegant baluster form, with a flared mouth and gilt metal mounts. The pale turquoise ground is decorated in the yūsen (wired) cloisonné technique with a vibrant and naturalistic arrangement of flowering irises, bluebells, and other seasonal flora. The composition includes richly shaded purple and cream iris blossoms rising among finely tapering green leaves and delicate undergrowth, capturing the naturalistic sensibility associated with the Meiji era. Executed with exceptional precision, the enamel work demonstrates advanced shading techniques and subtle colour gradations, particularly in the floral petals. The fine silver wires, precise outlining, and transparent layering of enamels suggest a skilled hand from the Nagoya school. The underside is finished in gilt metal and bears the distinctive “three peaches” mark, a stylised emblem associated with a high-quality but anonymous Nagoya workshop active in the early 20th century. This mark is found on other refined vases sometimes compared in style to the work of Hayashi Kodenji or Kumeno Teitarō...

Antique Burmese 1 viss A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Karaweik, a Burmese crane with pointed beak, bulging ey...

An antique Japanese silver wire enamel Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period. The oval shaped box is covered with polychrome medallions representing a pair of Phoenix birds and fl...

A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsuba Fittings and Nature Scenes, circa 1885 This exquisite pair of large Meiji period Japanese clo...

An antique low Ottoman Empire cast metal (copper, tin and bronze) circular tray-table, 19th Century or earlier; base late 19th Century or later. The circular piece can also be used ...

This is an antique fish statue. An English, cast iron angler's doorstop, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking leaping carp figure with great colour Displays a d...

A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne enamel vases attributed to Goto Seizaburo, 19th century. These vases were made during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Japan and are characterized by their blue enamel background with intricate designs of flowers, birds (including pigeons), butterflies and landscapes. The use of blue enamel as a background creates a striking contrast with the colorful designs, making these vases particularly visually appealing which are appreciated for their beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural significance. Goto Seizaburo (1852-1914) was a renowned Japanese cloisonne enamel artist...

Original antique Victorian Mr Punch cast iron door stop with his dog called Toby by his side

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, tripod enamel censer koro. The sphere form ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon on a black ground made in the Cloisonne technique...

Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...

Set of 19th century Meiji Era ornate etched bronze kagami hand mirrors, Japan By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, patinated, polished, metalwor...

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné o...

A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly ...

A Large Jet Black Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase An elegant Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase of ovoid form with a gently flared neck finely decorated on a rich bla...

A Grand Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Tray – Lush Cherry Blossom Garden with Sparrows, Quail, and Japanese Fountain, Circa 1890 This monumental exhibition-size Meiji period Japane...

This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The removable lid features beautiful modelling of a small ...

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enameled vase with a scene of birds, butterflies, and flowers on the pink background and borders with colorful decoration. Collectible Orienta...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate. Tray The ware is adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel medallion representing a flower and butterflies on the turquoise...

An antique Japanese Meiji period copper plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Has a blue ground color. The plate depicts a man riding a horse, surrounded by flower...

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Koro with a Bird , butterflies and Floral Design Meiji Period (1868-1912) A beautifully executed Meiji-period Japanese cloisonné koro, featuring a...

Ga`u Box necklace with silver with Turquoise inlay with coral and turquoise beads  All Tibet/  Himalaya   mid 20th century

A FINE PAIR OF JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Worked in silver wire of varying gauge with a continuous design depicting birds perched among leafy bra...

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel plate. The background has a dark brown color shade and features a white crane surrounded by green bamboo leaves and small pink flowers....

19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...

A fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen). This unique lost wax casting of a drum is ornamented with 8 frogs with bulging eyes placed in stacks o...

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...

Large antique George III quality copper pot having the original iron swing handles to both sides with a quality shaped circular copper pot

A rare and a bit unusual Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) cloisonne enameled opium lamp. Originating in China in the 19th century, the silver-tone oil lamp features a six sided base with uni...

A High Quality Pair of Japanese gilt bronze candlesticks figures of a crane standing on the back of a turtle, a lotus plant in its beak forming the candle sconce. Meji period, late...

19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style. 19th century collector...

19th century Meiji Period diminutive bronze vase with lovely etched and applied decoration. A raised gilt bird is shown flying above etched bamboo on one side, gilt applied lilies wi...

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Ginbari Floral Decoration, Meiji Period (late 19th – early 20th century) Of elegant baluster form with gently flared necks, this refined...

A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools, including a small pair of tongs or chopsticks and spoon. The tools no longer present. Of miniature baluster vase form, the vase beautify proportioned and decorated in the cloisonné enamel technique, with gilt wires forming the cloisons, or partitions. Within the cloisons, colorful enamels have been expertly laid. The small incense tool vase...

Meiji Masterpiece attributed to Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix, circa 1895 This monumental Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase, attributed to the esteem...

This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...

An exceptional quality antique Meiji period bronze Japanese Kagami mirror molded with cranes and presented in its original fitted case dating from the 19...

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible. Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage. Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship. This antique Islamic brass bowl...

A Fine Unusual Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box and Cover signed by Inaba Meiji Period. Worked in gold wire and decorated all over with swirls and flowers on dark blue...

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament with bl...

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...

Antique hand-hammered metal bronze ceremonial pot "Lota" from India. Brass water pot with fluted design in the centre narrow neck with flat rim. In India Hindu...

19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...

Extremely fine antique 19th century Moorish Egyptian Islamic floor candlestick in brass with Kufic Moorish revival pierced foliate openworks chased and chiseled with Persian calligraphy. Antique 19th century or earlier Middle Eastern Egyptian Arabic candleholder lamp with open work design and calligraphy. Rising from wide trumpet foot through to slightly tapering cylindrical shaft with two pronounced collars to gently flaring mouth and flat rim, the shaft with pierced openwork lattice containing scrolling vine issuing from cusped palmettes, bordered above and below by bands of engraved scrolling floral vine, the upper section of the foot and the body below the mouth with further pierced openwork sections in rectangular cusped cartouches with similar design set in a ground of engraved scrolling floral vine, interlocking palmettes and stylized cloud bands, band of verses. Could be used for candle or incense. This large floor candle holder...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique. The neck is adorned with ...

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns. Decorated with a few m...

A Japanese enamel over copper brush pot.attributed to Goto The cylindrical form pot is adorned with a polychrome design representing birds in blossoming wisteria flowers made in t...