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Period: Early 20th Century
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
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...
Category
Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tin with Cranes Asian Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique tin in Asian style with cranes.
This lithographic tin box with birds dates from the early 20th century.
It's a stylish and elegant antique metal storage...
Category
European Jugendstil Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Japanese Antique Kick Scooter 1900s-1920s/Figurine Object Decor Toys Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese kick scooter.
It is an item from the early Showa period. (1900s-1920s)
Made of iron and aluminum.
It has been in use for many years and remains here today.
Thi...
Category
Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Baby Amulet Necklace, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century silver baby amulet necklace, CChina
A wonderfully balanced silver chain necklace with coral and turquoise beads is anchored by a bat, from which da...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Silver
Monumental Moroccan Polished Metal Brass Tray Platter 39 inches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental Moroccan metal polished brass tray platter.
Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate Moorish geometric designs.
Hand-hammered and chiseled in geometri...
Category
Moroccan Moorish Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Old or Antique Diminutive Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase of Mt Fuji
By Ando Jubei
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vey fine, antique cloisonne enamel vase.
With a depiction of Mt. Fuji enshrouded by clouds against a light blue ground.
Simply a lovely little Japanese vase!
Date:
Late 19th or ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Asian Hammered Metal Bronze Oversized Urli Vessel with Handles South India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Hammered Metal Bronze Oversized urli Vessel with Two Handles India.
Very large South Indian hand-hammered solid copper cooking or serving ceremonial platter.
Very large hand-...
Category
Indian Agra Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Bronze Temple Bowls from Kerala
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of bronze elegant pedestal bowls from Kerala (India). They were used as temple offering bowls and everyone is in slightly different sizes. It'...
Category
Indian Other Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia, early 20th century. Decorated with dragons and birds.
Measures H: 31. 5, W: 23 cm, D: 16 cm.
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers).
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category
Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Set of Chinese Export Silver Overlay Bottle with Five Cordials Tianjin Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of Chinese Export silver drinking set consists of a pinch bottle and five cordials circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching elaborate chased relief dra...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period.
Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design.
Overall maximum dimensi...
Category
Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
John Bradstreet Bronze Lotus, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
From the 1890s until his death in 1914, John Bradstreet, the important American Arts and Crafts furniture and interior designer, worked from The Crafts House, his landscaped orientalist compound in Downtown Minneapolis. There, he also received his clients, and dealt in Asian art acquired on frequent trips to the Far East. He used similar bronze Japanese lotuses...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Korean Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the quality of the water, making tea taste mellow and sweet.
Made by pouring iron into clay or sand molds, the kettle has a rustic texture in pleasing contrast to its unusual angular form and incised lid, which bears a knob in the shape of a lotus bud...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Unusual Indian Khond Attributed Stylized Patinated Metal Seated Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique/vintage Indian Khond tribe attributed stylized patinated metal, possibly bronze, seated dog figure sculpture believed to date to the late 19th or early 20th centur...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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
Cast Bronze Tribal Bell Camel Anklet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique cast bronze carved animal camel leg anklet bell Folk Art.
Handcrafted cast metal camel bracelet which was used by the Bedouin people to tie to the camel leg.
Antique collectible bronze camel or horse ornamental beautification anklet.
The anklet has a beautiful embossed design with straight holes around.
It is hollow with small beads that make a very pleasant sound when the animal walks.
It is tied with a leather belt.
Collectible camel anklet...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Export Silver Place Card Holders by Wang Hing, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Two delightful Chinese export silver place card holders in the form of fans, by Wang Hing & Co., early 20th century, Canton, China.
The place card holders crafted of silver in the...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large and Impressive Qajar Circular Brass Tray with Persian Warrior
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large and impressive Qajar circular brass tray,
Iran, early 20th century.
Measures: 19 5/8 in. (50 cm.) diameter.
Finely engraved, chased and punched in heavy gauge brass.
Th...
Category
Persian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Etched Brass Tazza, Lotus Flower, Yin Yang Symbol, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale Chinese brass tazza, the rimmed tray with with etched decoration of a lotus flower with a Yin Yang symbol in the center surrounded by images of...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Cranes and Chrysanthemum Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period plate with colorful cloisonne enamel, depicting two cranes and a chrysanthemum pattern on the border. The piece has a blue enameled back side and was made in ci...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Japanese Garden Lanterns, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Japanese bronze and enamel pagoda shaped garden lanterns. Each with a patinated bright bronze finish and multicolored classical enamel decoration, circa 1900.
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful early 20th century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer.
Made in Thailand (South East Asia) circa 1920.
It features a gilt meta...
Category
Thai Country Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Indian Mughal Motif Engraved Tin Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian finely hand engraved and embossed tin serving tray with Mughal motifs.
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with stylized chrysanthemum blossoms, symbols of longevity and rejuvenation, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Large Chinese Brass Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Chinese brass bronze Champleve enamel vase C1920. Four sided rhomboidal form.
Would look amazing in the right location....
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early Japanese Plique-a-Jour Bowls from Nagoya
By Ando Jubei
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...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Islamic style Cloisonné enamel and Ormolu vase
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 14cm, diameter 14cm
This beautiful bowl is a superb example of Chine...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair cylindrical Chinese cloisonné enamel sleeve vases dating from the early 20th century, probably late Qing. The tall pair of vases...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Talwin Morris Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Vase with Enamel Decorations
Located in London, GB
Talwin Morris style of, an Arts & Crafts Glasgow School cylindrical copper vase with wonderful oblong enamels to each side and stylised elongated tree de...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: H...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Indian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian Burmese brass ceremonial bowl with silver and copper inlaid with the ten Hindu Avatars of Vishnu.
Fine example of Tanjore work, this brass bowl that has been overlaid with alternating copper and silver chased plaques, with high quality in detail executed in mixed metal repoussé with contrasting patination, showing Hindu deities. The base is engraved with a lotus flower motif.
(This type of work is known as Tanjore work, after the south Indian city where much of this work was executed.)
The depictions on the main plaques are believed to relate to those seen carved in relief on rock on the façade off the Great Temple (Brihadisvara) in Tanjore.
A southern Indian magnificent silver and copper inlaid vase, 19th century Tapered and chased body made of copper inlaid with beaded bands and with the ten avatars of Vishnu:
1. Matsya (the fish)
2. Koorma (the tortoise)
3. Varaha (the boar)
4. Narasimha (the human-lion – shown on this bowl as a lion-man figure about to devour a human victim.)
5. Vamana (the dwarf)
6. Parasurama (the angry man – presented on this bowl as a figure with an axe, a bow and an arrow.)
7. Rama (the perfect man, king of Ayodha)
8. Krishna (the divine statesman – shown here as Krishna on a cobra throne...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Bronze Lotus Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period Art Nouveau bronze vase in shape of a lotus, hand incised detailing and rare chocolate brown patina, circa 1900.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category
Japanese Showa Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 18.7 ...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Taisho Bronze Eagle
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Taisho period bronze sculpture of an eagle with spread wings atop a rock formation. The piece was made during the early 20th century. In great...
Category
Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Meiji Period Solid Silver Bowls by Eigyoku
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Meiji period solid silver bowls by Eigyoku, each of lobed oval form on four scroll feet, deeply embossed with continuous chrysanthemum hea...
Category
Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Zhou Dynasty Style Bronze Hue Inlaid with Gold & Silver Wire
Located in Hudson, NY
This cast bronze vessel was made in China as an honorific presentation circa 1920. Cast in the style of the Zhou dynasty it would have been used ritually ...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1900s Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique solid Chinese Export Silver cigarette box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of the body of the box is plain with an applied molded border to the rim.
The subtly domed hinged cover of the box is ornamented with the contemporary engraved monograph initials ‘CBK’ in addition to a moulded border to the rim.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive box include:
Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company)
Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (900/1000)
Character mark: Untraced.
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior to provide strength, due to a poor gauge of silver; a sign of quality when examples are unlined and of solid silver.
Condition
This antique cigarette box...
Category
Cypriot Other Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana.
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back.
After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Indonesian Art Deco Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Lobed Vase with Silver Overlay
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese Art Nouveau silver overlaid bronze vase, late Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan.
A tall and elegant bronze vase of q...
Category
Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Japanese Meiji Bronze Tripod Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period bronze tripod vessel with laurel leaves in relief. Old repair work on the inside.
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperia...
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form, to a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this antique silver goblet is embellished with chased iconic Chinese dragon designs accented with stylised flame and cloud decoration, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The upper rim of this antique Chinese goblet is encompassed with an applied moulded border.
The impressive shaped pedestal is realistically modelled in the form of three rooted and swept bamboo stalks, accented with applied leaves in junction with the drinking vessel.
The impressive domed circular foot is embellished with further chased decoration replicating the details of the bamboo's terrain and environment.
This impressive Chinese silver goblet...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Art Deco Four Seasons Bronze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco period rare four seasons bronze vase with individual medallions depicting the four seasons, with a rare red swirled through brown...
Category
Japanese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Export Silver Large Tray
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early 20th century Chinese export silver large tray
Made in China, Hong Kong
Maker: Wing Nam & Co.
Tested positive for 900.silver
Please note tea service does not inclu...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Tibetan Copper Ladles
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully handcrafted Tibetan copper ladles, some with engraved handles, Circa 1900. Priced separately. They work great as a set.
M914
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Copper Hand Etched Egyptian Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Copper hand etched polished brass cache pot.
Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor.
Figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs hand-hammered on metal copper vessel.
Middle Eastern Egyptian copper...
Category
Egyptian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Pair of Blue, White and Multicoloured Cloisonné Cranes
Located in Toronto, ON
This fine pair of antique Cloisonné cranes would look equally good on a console or acrylic stand and would add presence to any room. Cloisonné, derive...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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