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Period: Late 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, Japan.
The hibachi of generous proportions, with a high, slightly splayed foot, a short, narrow waist, and a large and wide cylindrical body. The body decorated in the mixed metal technique. The bronze carved and set with inlays of copper and silver to create wonderful landscape scenes. A pair of animal mask handles to the sides. Each hibachi with a cast signature reading ?? (Toyomi?) to the underside.
One side of each hibachi depicting an evening scene, with scholars walking about a mountain retreat, replete with a waterfall, pavilions, pagodas, and pine trees, all shimmering under a full moon.
The other side of the hibachi depicting a daytime scene, with a view of similar pavilions, pagoda, and pine, though with boats also visible in the distance.
Copper inlay has been used for the roofs and the trunks of the pine trees. Silver inlay has been used for the pine needles, scholars, building supports, water, boats, moon, as well as the distant mountains.
Originally used as a simple and elegant space heater...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Copper
Large Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Panel of Geese Flying over the Moon S
Located in New York, NY
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Panel of Geese Flying over the Moon Sky
A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass wall panel. The panel is enameled with a p...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique McDonald's Rotary Hat Iron, American, Nickel, Millinery Tool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique McDonald's rotary hat iron. An American, nickel and ebonised millinery tool in original box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating hat iro...
Category
American Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Indian Silver Bidriware Inlaid Silver Metal Twin Handled Tray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Indian Bidriware twin handled tray inlaid with silver leaf designs and dating from the latter 19th century. The tray stands raised on rectangular shaped foot and is of...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Japanese Meiji bronze sake pot decorated with a basket weave patterning dating between 1868 and 1912 and probably made around 1890. The...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Pottery Decoration Wheels, English, Finishing Plinth, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique pottery decoration wheels. An English, cast iron rotary finishing plinth, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Useful pair of finishing wheels...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Meiji Period Signed Bronze and Mixed Metal Bonsai Planter or Brush Pot
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Meiji period (1868-1912) signed bronze and mixed metal bonsai planter or brush pot, polygon shaped (six sided) decorated with different scenes on each p...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine Meiji period Japanese bronze vases with dark brown patina with dragon handles and exceptional designs of grotesque mythological figures. 23 1/4 inches tall and eac...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rajasthani Decorative Brass Lidded Betel Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle.
Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs.
Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...
Category
Indian Agra Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair Of Antique Decorative Cherubs, English, Bronze, Doorstops, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative cherubs. An English, bronze doorstop or fireside figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Highly ...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Steel and Brass Dish
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) Indo-Persian steel dish or salver in the form of overlapping grape leaves with damascene and koftgari silver inlay and gilded designs and brass overlay re...
Category
Indian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Cut Steel
19th Century Copper & Iron Water Vessel, Algerian, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A large, beautifully patinated late 19th century water pitcher or vessel, of dovetailed copper construction with forged iron handle. Indistinctly engraved ??? to the neck, meaning ‘u...
Category
Algerian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne/Champleve Vase Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne/Champleve Vase Urn
This antique Champleve/Cloisonne vase from the late 19th century would look beautiful on your mantlepiece. It's cast bronze with...
Category
Japanese Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair 19th Century Meiji Japanese Usabata Ikebana Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) Meiji period Japanese usabata ikebana vases crafted in four sections and measuring an impressive 18 3/4 inches tall. Each with cartouches depicti...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Figural Sensor with Dolphin & Swan C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Figural Sensor with Dolphin & Swan C1890
Measures - 6 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 3 5/8"
Category
Asian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890.
This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A pair of fine Meiji period bronze vases by Hidenobu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of fine Meiji period bronze vases by Hidenobu, each of slender baluster form with and elongated neck, worked in silver, shakudo and patinated bronze with carp swimming amongst...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Plate Japan Meiji Era 1868-1912
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze plate decorated with scene of lohans "enlightened disciples of Buddha" engaged in various prayer tasks in a river landscape of lotuses and birds. The figures of monks rendered...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Export Silver Battle Mug with Dragon Handle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver mug, ca 1880. Straight and upward tapering sides with allover low-relief battle frieze depicting soldiers—spearmen, lancers, and swordsmen—with a few hapless me...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Mughal Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif Areca nut Cutter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Mughal Indian betel nut cutters crafted in bronze, specifically designed for cutting betel palm, seeds, areca nuts, and dry fruits. This meticulously handcrafted collec...
Category
Indian Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Mughal Indo Persian Footed Tinned Copper Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mughal Islamic Indo Persian red copper footed bowl, of compressed hemispherical shape, resting on a splayed conical foot, with slightly everted rim,...
Category
Indian Moorish Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Copper
Arabian Middle Eastern Dallah Moorish Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot.
Moorish Coffee pot hand-hammered copper with riveted brass fi...
Category
Omani Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
amazing rare archaistic style silver ewer or tea pot with cover, the design is Of archaistic style dragons on the main frieze and on the cover, this style came from ancient Chinese a...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Copper Coffee Pot Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot made into a table lamp.
Coffee pot hand-hammered tinned copper with rive...
Category
Omani Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Bronze vase depicting a rabbit in the moonlight
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze amphora vase depicting a rabbit carved in takabori among lush branches in moonlight with gold iro-e takazogan inlays, shibuichi and shakudo attributed to the Takaoka...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine and impressive antique Burmese silver bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional ant...
Category
Burmese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Spoon by Wang Hing & Co., Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and charming Chinese export silver spoon in the form of a dragon, by Wang Hing & Co., Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver bowl decorated with chrysanthemum against a matte background.
Made by the firm of Lian xiang sheng of Shanghai and Ca...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form.
The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements.
The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The diminutive & finely proportioned cylinder-shaped body illustrating a naturalistic motif of a silvered lily blossom issuing from a leafy stem, decorated with both Shibuichi & Shak...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Set of 3 Solid Hammered Copper Pots
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 solid hammered pots in copper with lids. period unknown but most probably from South East Asia
Dimensions:-
1. H 82 x Di 70cm
2. H 68 x Di 57cm
3. H 47 x Di 40cm
Category
Asian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
Each on rolled foot with undulating standard rising to a tape...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni Holding a Lotus Flower
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji period finely cast, patinated and partially gilded figure of Oni holding a lotus flower. Very fine and detailed decoration. No signature located. The figure is 17 1/2"...
Category
Japanese Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Depicting Buddha in his royal attires resting on a throne made of coiled naga body and sheltered by the canopy of the seven headed snake king, this Buddhism iconography is perhaps on...
Category
Thai Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Taylor & Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection
This impressive Chinese Export Silver (CES) bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain collet foot.
The body of this antique Chinese bowl is embellished with two embossed and chased traditional oriental undulating dragons amidst cloud designs, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant circular cartouche.
The upper rim of this impressive CES bowl is encircled with an applied thread decorated border.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine bowl include:
Maker's mark: T&Co (Taylor & Co*)
Artisan workshop mark: REN XIN 仁信 (Canton)
This impressive bowl has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 900 standard silver.
* Taylor & Co were a retail store but acted as agents, and were known for their locations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin. We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Chinese bowl is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition, in keeping with age.
The chased and embossed decoration is all very sharp.
The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase Falcon 34"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Silver Cloisonné Vase Maple & Sparrows
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1880) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira, of baluster shape with a spirally twisted neck, the body decorated with four high relief crabs and several partially...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Silver Fan Holder, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely carved silver fan holder, India, late 19th century.
Category
Indian Agra Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
1880s Indian Silver Two Handled Serving Tea Tray
By K.K. Dutt 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, rare and impressive antique Indian silver two handled tea tray, an addition to our Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian silver tray...
Category
Indian Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Chinese Gu Vases/Vessels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze "Gu" shaped vases with patina. Each vessel has flared petal rims.
Some errant bends around the edge and base. Finish appears to simulate age and bronze, vase has sli...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
HINDU HEAD BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Brass & Wood Hindu Head Lamp with Jewel Detail
A striking fusion of spiritual artistry and functional design, this singular Hindu head lamp is crafted in b...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Bronze Mandalay Burmese Seated Buddha Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Large size antique 19th century Mandalay period bronze seated Buddha,
The Buddha is seated with the right hand lowered bhumisparsimudra and the left hand rests in the lap.
This w...
Category
Asian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Export Silver Walking Stick Handle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver walking stick handle; an addition to our diverse range of Chinese dragon ornamented s...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver goblet with prunus decoration on a matte background, and the base and stem formed as prunus tree branch root. The body has a single round cartouche engraved "...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection.
Dimension: Height: 5cm Length: 14cm Depth: 2cm.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Bowl
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite Chinese Export silver & enamel bowl, made in Shanghai around 1895 by Huang Qui Ji, and retailed by the firm of Woshing.
The bowl feat...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A pair of iron vases decorated with inlays
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of iron vases, elegantly crafted and decorated with inlays of copper and gilded bronze. The decoration depicts a pair of sparrows in flight among delicate leaves.
Period: Mei...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection
This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form.
The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’.
The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy.
The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished.
This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover.
Condition
This fine antique solid silver card...
Category
Indian Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Patinated bronze sculpture depicting the study of a powerful roaring tiger
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze sculpture depicting a study of a powerful roaring tiger with bent hind legs, curled tail, and head turned slightly to the left.
The characteristic striations of the...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Bowl by Wan Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and " WH" for ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Flower Vases of trumpet form, each with circular base and rising to a flared, shaped top. The vases, which are decorated with applied prunus, were ret...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl with blue glass liner.
The bowl is pierced and has wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration.
The bowl has ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball.
The puppy has a playful and curious expression as he interacts with the ball.
The...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A late 19th century north Indian/Tibetan ceremonial ritual ewer. circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This fine ceremonial ewer was made at the end of the 19th century and originates from the north Indian or Tibetan region. It is made in a very elegant form from plain patinated coppe...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Copper
19th Century Chinese Bronze Urn as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Chinese bronze urn as lamp. Decorated with florals and dragon in high relief. Surmounted by two handles depicting phoenix...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Silver Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality Japanese Meiji silver incense burner, ca 1890. Barrel-form with solid top and bottom and open sides; applied chrysanthemums heightened with gold and silver. Cover oval a...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
