Set of Five Graduated Hand Painted Brass Temple Bells Chinese 19th C.

Wonderful pair of 19th century brass, or bronze, winged putti figures - European, probably Italian or French in origin. Each figure has been later mounted on iron square bases, both ...

Classical Victorian, Aesthetic Movement brass fireplace fender. The fender features two repeating brass rails, with decorative fluted ball spaces. late 19th century vintage, this e...

High End Victorian sewing stand in very good, original condition. The stand features a hand painted foliate themed top, depicting ferns surround...

Impressive architectural iron fence post in original old paint finish, constructed of cast and wrought iron. The post features a exterior cage of re...

19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence. The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho). Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings. The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...

An Antique 19th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Warmer With Double Handle A rectangular Canton enamel hand-warmer with rounded corners, featuring a hinged dou...

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

19th century Chinese bronze urn as lamp. Decorated with florals and dragon in high relief. Surmounted by two handles depicting phoenix...