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Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
For sale is this 19th Century antique brass oil lamp, with glass chimney, Lovely shaped brass font supported by a stepped circular base. Lovely col...
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1970s. Dimension: Diameter: 7.5cm Height: 5cm
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Bronze and Champ Leve Censer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese bronze and champleve censer jar. Large elephant handles and a standing elephant finial on the top lid. Six hexagonal sides. Bronze with fine ...
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Japanese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS, VERY HIGH QUALITY and EXTREMELY RARE piece of Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto. EXQUISITE, EXCEPTIONAL, RARE & IMPORTANT! This is definitely a Meiji Period piece due to the fact that it is marked with the sterling silver mark “jungin”. The Meiji period was from 1868 to 1912 and in 1928 a law was introduced in Japan compelling the use of decimal marks for silver. This pre-dates that decimalization law. We are of the opinion that it is from circa 1900. Miyamoto Shoko was founded in 1880 as the first silverware specialty shop. In 1899, Miyamoto Shoko’s silverwares were ordered by the family members of the Emperor of Japan, and to this day, they are making fine and graceful handicrafts with skillful craftsmen. Loved by numerous customers since the Meiji era, Miyamoto Shoko’s products have also been given to Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino, as well as Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, on their birthdays. Katsu Miyamoto (宮本勝), in 1880, in order to increase the sales of tobacco and cigarettes to foreigners founded the Moyamoto Shoko company, which produced different silverwares in general and particularly silver cigarette cases. Miyamoto’s first name, Katsu (勝) in some sources is written as “Masaru”, since 勝 kanji can be pronounced in both ways. This basket is of the HIGHEST QUALITY imaginable! The top of the basket has the MOST GORGEOUS repousse work of flowers, probably lotus flowers, with leaves and foliage. It has an underlying chevron effect chasing, reflecting parquetry. The 2 handles are cast in the form of bamboo handles. The rim of the top likewise is cast as bamboo. The base is equally stunning in a different way! It is chased with a chevron effect, like parquetry flooring and the four feet simulate pieces of sliced bamboo with an interlinking gallery of support columns, likewise, simulating bamboo. The QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP is OUTSTANDING! The pieces weighs exactly 525 grams. This piece takes my breath away! This is one for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR of EXQUISITE AND RARE Japanese silver. You will not find another like it, for sale ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD …… I know as I have searched! Provenance: Acquired from a Dallas Private Collector. Dimensions: 9.6 inches wide, 7.6 inches deep and 2.75 inches tall ( 7.25 inches tall with handles up) Condition: Very good. It looks like the base 4 legged gallery, has been repaired/re-attached to the base, but otherwise it is excellent and of Museum quality. The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai?), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912.[1] This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne. Solid silver pieces...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

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Sterling Silver

Matching Pair of Korean Brass Candlesticks with Shields and Snuffers Joseon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of tall matching candlesticks fashioned out of heavy solid brass from Korea circa 1900s (end of Joseon Dynasty). The candlestick consists of three sections: a large base tray ...
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Korean Other Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Brass Circular Tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique brass circular tray having an ornate embossed border with scrolls and swags and a 17th Century interior tavern scene to the centre. Lovely colour and condition.
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Dragon and Phoenix Jardinieres, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Japanese chakinseki, tea dust, cloisonne jardinieres, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The jardinieres each with a squat globular body, short neck, and wide, everted mouth. The bodies decorated wide lappets of mottled puce featuring alternating dragons and phoenixes...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20 Century #6
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting the faces of the Chinese traditional opera theme with a wood stand, early 20 century.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

1920s Old Vintage Antique Unique Design Hand Engraved Beautiful Brass Hukka Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
1920s Old Vintage Antique Unique Handcrafted Beautiful Design Engraved Rare Brass Hukkah Pot, Collectible. * 70-80 Years Old Rare Antique Pot.
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Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Lovely quality antique Edwardian set of brass fire irons
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Edwardian set of brass fire irons, having a lovely quality set of brass fire irons consisting of a shovel, poker and a pair of tongs. D. 1900
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Cloissone Enameled Vase with Bronze Base, Garden Scene, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese vase offers Cloissone enameled design in garden theme with flowers throughout, seated on bronze base, c1900. Measures- Vase 12.5''H; Ba...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early Japanese Plique-a-Jour Bowls from Nagoya
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...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Zee Sung Signed Chinese Export Antique Chased Silver Presentation Bowl & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver bowl was made by Zee Sung of China in approximately 1910 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is composed of silver with six stylized petal shaped panels done wit...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Large Decorative Round Copper Box with Lid Northern India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very large beautiful vintage handcrafted decorative round copper box with lid, latch and handle Delicately and intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs. Hand crafted by skill...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork

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Brass, Copper, Tin

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting scenes with different birds. These would make a wonderful pair of lamps.
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Tall Antique Korean "Longevity" Brass Candlestick, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and elegant antique Korean candlestick, circa 1900. The body crafted in two parts, and featuring circular brass reflector with a charming design of butterflies and magnolia...
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Korean Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Patinated Bronze Box in a from of a Peacock, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is an antique patinated bronze sculpture of a stylized form peacock. Used as a betel box or tobacco opium box. Produced using the traditional 'lost w...
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Indian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sculptural Copper Chinese Hand Warmer
Located in San Diego, CA
Artistically and visually stunning early 19th Century piece of copper work. This intricate piece is full of detail. The compressed globular body rises to a waisted neck which is co...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Brass Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Covered Jars with Floral Motif Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne covered jars or urns are unsigned, but originate from Japan from approximately 1900 in a Japanese export style. The pair is done in muted tones and are...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vases - Antique, c.1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces! These stunning Japanese bronze mixed metal vases, dating back to the Meiji Period cir...
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Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s Original condition Original patina
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Cloissone Enameled Figural Garden Scene Table Lamp Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique double socket table lamp offers Chinese vase with Cloissone enameled allover garden design having flowers and cast figural dragon d...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flora theme with a wood stand, early 20th century. #5
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Blue Bords" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century #1
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a cute Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting two Blue Birds with a wood stand, early 20 century.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Indian Raj period silver repousse decorated lidded container, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Indian silver lidded container is unmarked but tested. It is finely decorated with raised and chased dancing figures which are finely detailed with hand engraving and separate...
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Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20 century.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chinese enamel over brass vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a tall neck. Adorned with polychrome enamel in foliage and geometric motifs made in the Cloisonne technique....
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Asian Archaistic Copper Vessel With Boar's Head and Elephant's Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a boar head spout and elephant head handle. A beautifully crafted piece in the ancient style with intricate detail througho...
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Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vase with raised design of swimming carp with gold eye details. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature r...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
A small bronze sculpture of a frog emerging from a huge lotus leaf, a small but detailed beetle on the other side of the leaf. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath work...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales having a pair of original brass postal scales standing on a hardwood stand with the original brass weights
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Edwardian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Hand Engraved Brass Chinese Plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair Of Antique Brass/Bronze Chinese Plates with hand engraved detail. The plates decorated all over with central design of 2 figures. Lovely overall condition that is consistent wit...
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Syrian Mamluk Revival Mixed Metal Vase with Script
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Syrian brass Mamluk revival hand crafted brass vase inlaid with silver and copper and dating from the early to mid-20th century. The Mamluk revival was a cultural movement d...
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Syrian Other Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Ancient Chinese Silver Purse by HUA, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Silver Purse is an original artwork realized in China between 1880 and 1920, probably last years of 1800. Original silver handwork. Realized by the silversmith HUA. Hallm...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Large Japanese Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Japanese bronze Champleve enamel vase C1900. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. O...
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Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Garden Scene Cloisonne Charger with Heron C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Garden Scene Cloisonne Charger with Heron C1920 Measures - 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" x 1"
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Serving Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elaborately decorated silver serving dish or butler's tray, likely dated to the turn of the 20th century, made in China for the export market. The round tray has a solid center in...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Bronze Rabbits
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural long eared rabbits, consisting of a mother rabbit up on her hind legs and her child on all fours. They c...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Indo Persian Brass Charger Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A large Mamluk revival Indo Persian brass charger serving tray with handles. Large octagonal serving tray platter engraved and finely decorated with...
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Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword
Located in Chiba, JP
Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Priests of Pallas Festival Kansas City Chinese Cloisonné Card Tray, 1906
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and scarce Chinese attributed Art Nouveau cloisonné card tray made for the Priests of Pallas Festival in Kansas City in 1906. The Festival wa...
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Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-piece set of Chinese export sterling silver tea or coffee service circa early 20th century. The service consists of a lidded tea or coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl. Th...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early 20th century. The hollow cast figure is well detailed and portrays the seated smiling...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Censer Insence Burner 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, antique Chinese Qing dynasty bronze and cloisonne censer, circa 1900. The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Phoenix Zun Vases, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pair of Chinese cloisonne phoenix form zun vases, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The attractive and fantastic pair of red ground cloisonne vases in the form of ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Islamic Indo Persian kulah khud helmet with Arabic hand engravings. Hand forged, made of heavy tinned copper metal Middle eastern influence warrior helmet ...
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Indian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Steel

Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.
Located in PARIS, FR
Tall hexagonal lantern in bronze with a blue, red and green enamel openwork with stylized lotus flower motives. The shaft has a nice brown patina. The base is decorated with taotie m...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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...
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Indonesian Art Deco Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei
Located in London, GB
A Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vase attributed to Ando Jubei. Taisho period (1912 – 1926) A large baluster Cloisonne-Enamel vase worked in musen and silver wire of varying gauge...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Located in New York, NY
decorated with openwork panels, and a mythical bird finial; censer is standing on three boar's head form feet
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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