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Period: Early 20th Century
1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four Fish Shaped Lock 7.13 h x 3.5 w x 1.13 d Unrestored original vintage condition See all images for condition.
Category

Korean Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants, Each On Its Original Cloisonné Base
Located in New York, NY
each elephant is surmounted by a vase filled with various ornaments
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Graced with charm and a delightfully metallic...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Nepalese Filigree and Stone and Glass Inlay Votive Plaque, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Nepalese gilt copper filigree votive plaque inset with coral, turquoise, and colored glass "gems", 19th/20th century, Nepal. This large votive plaque would ori...
Category

Nepalese Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Stone, Coral, Copper

Antique Chinese Two Tiered Brass Occasional Tray Table with Engraved Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tray table is unsigned, but presumed to have originate from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export s...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period. The head bucket was used for storing and transporting severed heads. During the Samurai era cla...
Category

Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 25.2...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese hexagonal cast brass tea caddy, early 20th century. Each rectangular side with a shou symbol surrounded by five stylized bats on blue enamel ...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze Tripod Koro Attributed to the Kanazawa Doki Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The bulbous body set on three tall stylized hoof-and-scroll feet and decorated in gold, silver and patinated metals with a large central scene of a man surprised by a magnificent shi...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous vessel having band with birds and flanking handles with foo ...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Karaweik 50 Tical Bronze Market Weight
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese 50 tical 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 and bulging...
Category

Burmese Other Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Restaurant Sign, Painted Metal, France, C. 1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative vintage French restaurant advertising signage in painted metal on both sides. "Au Vieux Moulin" translated to "The Old Mill" Untouched original with good patina. Fran...
Category

Industrial Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Chinese Silver with Gold Gilding Bone Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century Chinese silver with gold gilding bone bracelet.
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Double Butterfly Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Coco De Mer Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual coco de mer tea caddy crafted with a double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands, it is said to have mystical properties. Featuring malachite f...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Coconut

Antique Cloisonne Bottleneck Vase with Bird, Butterfly & Garden Flowers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cloisonne Bottleneck Vase With Bird, Butterfly & Garden Flowers C1920. 7 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 3 3/4". This fine antique cloisonné vase, dating to circa 1920, features a delicate...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Art Deco Squared Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Art deco era bronze vase with faceted corners and prominent angular handles in deep mottled olive and rust colors. Signed on base. Signature reads: Yu-un Zo (opening 4 1/2" squared).
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vase with Peony & Wood Base c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vase with Peony & Wood Base c1930. Dimensions - 10" x 4 1/8" x 4 1/8". A beautifully crafted antique Chinese cloisonné vase from circa 1930,...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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

Syrian Other Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Syrian Mamluk Revival Mixed Metal Charger or Tray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Syrian brass Mamluk revival hand crafted brass charger or tray inlaid with silver and copper and dating from the early to mid-20th century. The Mamluk revival was a cultural...
Category

Syrian Other Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand A very well made and decorative...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
TA04027 Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes. Tall Cylinders of varying shapes and sizes: A) Thai Bronze Lime Container in the shape of a Stupa, u...
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Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Wang Hing Hong Kong Silver Dollar Set Pin Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese Hong Kong dollar mounted silver dish by renowned Hong Kong silver maker Wang Hing and dating from around 1901. The small but he...
Category

Hong Kong Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Turkish Ottoman Metal Tinned Copper Vessel Islamic Moorish Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Turkish Ottoman tinned copper metal round Moorish vessel. Antique Middle eastern Asian Islamic tinned copper large bowl nicely hand-hammered....
Category

Turkish Moorish Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Tin

1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze. Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies Length: 58 cm Width:47 cm Height:54 cm condition of use Work 1900
Category

French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Republic Period Cloisonné Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and finely decorated vintage Chinese Republic period cloisonné bowl decorated with panels containing grotesque masks. The rounde...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Length: 10cm Height: 1.5cm Depth: 6cm.
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1900 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...
Category

Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 2.5cm Width: 10cm Depth: 2cm.
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Gu Form Vases with a Tall Arched Handle Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
The gu vase form dates back as far as 1600 BC, when it was originally cast in bronze. This set of early 20th century pewter gu vases would have been used in traditional Southern Chin...
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chinese enamel over brass vase. It has a classic, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Adorned with polychrome enamel in foliage and floral motifs made in the Cloisonne techn...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair Chinese Elephant Form Cloisonne Prickets Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique (late 19th century) Chinese candle holders (prickets) in the form of processional elephants, finely crafted in brass with extensive cloisonne enamel inlay.
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Early 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 Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tea Caddy with Garden Flowers C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tea Caddy with Garden Flowers C1900 (4 1/4" x 3" x 3"). This exquisite antique Chinese cloisonné tea caddy, circa 1900, features intricate gar...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element o...
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Copper and Brass Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass finish and a ...
Category

Omani Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Pair of Red, Blue and Multicoloured Cloisonné Tables
Located in Toronto, ON
These rare tables have a spectacular presence due to their grand size and intricate work. Cloisonné, derived from the French word “enclosed” is an ancient technique of decorating met...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). A mixed metal box having a bronze/brass body with bordered silver/copper inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral t...
Category

Philippine Tribal Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality and heavily made antique Indian silver card case decorated in repoussé with animals and other scenes probably dating from the early 20th century. The card case is of f...
Category

Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Indian Hindu Silver Pendant Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large rare Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet Pendant Period 19th century Heavy High grade silver Pendant Length 11 x 7.5 cm weight 65 grams Condition: Fine.
Category

Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
Category

Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Per...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Turquoise Blue Ground Vases w/ Taotie Masks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with turquoise blue ground and taotie mask decoration, early 20th century. The vases are constructed in baluster form with wide flared rims a...
Category

Chinese Qing Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Dragon & Floral Pattern c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger With Dragon & Floral Pattern C1920. 2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8". A antique Japanese cloisonné charger featuring an intricate dragon and floral patt...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 15.2...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaistic Copper Repousse Bird Form Rirualistic Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a ram's head spout and phoenix bird handle and body. A beautifully crafted piece in the ancient style with intricate detail...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Brass

A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. ...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Bronze Temple Gong with Mallet and Raised Center
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Burmese bronze temple gong with mallet. This exquisite antique Burmese bronze temple gong captures attention with its traditional circular form and raised center. Featuring a rich, brown veined patina, this piece embodies the timeless beauty of Burmese craftsmanship. The gong comes with a mallet and a rope for easy hanging, adding authenticity and functionality to its striking design. Though the base is not included, its presence alone makes a bold statement, whether displayed as a decorative object or used in a more interactive setting. Perfect for enhancing a living room, meditation space, or entryway, this temple gong serves as both a historical artifact and a stunning conversation piece. Its strong visual presence and the mallet's tactile invitation offer an engaging experience for guests. Whether hung as a sculptural wall accent or placed in a central area to invoke a sense of serenity and tradition, this Burmese gong...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Large Oriental Champleve Urn on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and VERY HIGH QUALITY Large Oriental Champleve Urn on Stand. Early 20th Century, circa 1910 – 20. Probably Japanese. Marked, but we cannot decipher the mark...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Width: 13cm Height: 1cm Depth: 7cm.
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Oversized Antique Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Garden Flowers c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar With Floral Pattern C1920. 16 3/4" x 12 1/4" x 12 1/4". An oversized antique Chinese cloison...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Twelve Various Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Items C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Twelve Various Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Items C1920 Measures - 9"h x 4.5"diam
Category

Asian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Ornate antique quality brass coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Ornate antique quality brass coal box having a quality ornate brass lift up lid with ships and sea opening to reveal a storage compartment for coal with orn...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920 Measures - 1 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s. Dimension: Width: 11cm Height: 7cm Depth: 9cm.
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter
Located in New York, NY
Unusual rhombus shaped Japanese Meiji period bronze sea-life motif bonsai, bamboo planter, ikebana. The body in the form of a densely woven basket of fine detail, with a large lobster, clam shell, cockle, conch, crab, pearl oyster and whelk sculptural motifs on the sides, set upon bamboo form bronze feet. The base signed in Japanese within an ornate seal. Perfectly sized for an artistic bonzai tree...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Black Japanese Singing Bowl F Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid black antique Japanese singing bowl in excellent condition. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthetics wh...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa period, early 20th century Size: height ...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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