A stack of six antique wood trays with bone inlays

A Mexican modernist sterling silver tray by well known silversmith Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The handsome silver tray with a subtle hammered surface was crown marked by the artist's logo circa 1953-1979, made in his studio in Taxco, Mexico. It was further stamped with Eagle 17 and Hecho en Mexico / 930. The oval tray presents itself with an abstract design with a leaf-like handle with a string of beaded...

A two-tier stacking storage cabinet on comforting stand, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (end of Joseon to Korean Empire Period). Each cabinet is fitted with a pair of paneled doors opening in the center to ample storage. The upper cabinet also has a row of four small drawers on top. The stacking cabinet directly sit directly on top of the support stand. Constructed in pine frame with exposed finger joints, they were simply finished in black lacquer on top and the sides. The facade of the cabinets, however, showcases meticulously chosen persimmon wood panels. The striking wood veneer with the bold black grains were perfectly matched in mirrored fashion. Visually arresting, the dark wood grains appear like bold strokes on an abstract ink painting. The yellow brass hardware is of relatively smaller sizes with subdued motifs in order not to overtake the beauty of the wood. They consist of drawer pulls, corner brackets, petal-form hinges and larger lock plates with cutout coin design. The interior was stripped clean showing the natural wood and some residues of old lining rice paper. We can trace the Nong cabinet on offer here to the more southern providences of the Korean Peninsula where Persimmon trees grow and were harvested, such as Jeolla Do or Chungcheong Do. The wood was beloved by Korean furniture makers in Yi dynasty and used on eye-catching pieces to emphasize the natural beauty of the wood. Examining the piece, one can see extensive and deep patina incurred from its age and previous use, yet the cabinet remains aesthetically stunning as an antique piece with an unexpected modern flare. For a similar two-tier chest with near identical configuration, size and wood used, see relic no 007182 in the collection of National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul. The piece is also illustrated on the cover as well as page 46 of the book "Korean Antique...

A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum...

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

Wood and brass serving board Beautiful piece to serve your salmon or fish. The wood is in perfect condition. The metal begins to have normal signs, not w...

We are delighted to offer this exquisite very well made original Victorian walnut Sheraton inlaid large butlers serving tray with bronze handles af...

A RUSSIAN HAMMERED BRASS SERVING TRAY Late 19th century. Rectangular hammered brass rimmed serving tray. Handles attached with co...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver drinks tray; an addition to our ornamental Russian silverware collection. This fine antique Russian silver tray has an oval shaped form. The surface of the drinks tray is embellished with engraved floral and foliate sprays incorporating eight circular vacant cartouches subdivided by rosette designs. The ornamentation to the tray encompasses a large vacant circular cartouche. The raised rounded border is ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim. This impressive Russian silver tray is fitted with a plain rounded hallmarked handle to either end. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this tray include: Maker's mark: ?.?.? (untraced) Assay mark: A.C , 1871 Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks) City mark: St George slaying the dragon (Moscow, Russia) This assayer could be either Aggey Grigoryevich Svechin or Aleksandr Alekseyevich Smirnov 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver Condition This antique tray is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age. The engraved ornamentation is all very crisp. The Russian silver hallmarks...