Chinese Butterfly and Gourd Charm Ring, circa 1900

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated with a rectangular panel etched with a Shou character, the character for longevity. The panel is flanked by two butterflies, symbols of blessings, happiness and longevity. Two thick chains hang from the face of the ring, ending in small repoussé pig...

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in open relief with a large bat ...

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a large bat surro...

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring band is etched with abstract patterns and str...

Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a flower blossom ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1900-1920 Chinese Mah-jong set which is totally complete with original counters The condition is very good for the age, I can’t fault it, naturally the case has patina marks Dimensions Height:- 14cm Width:- 27cm Depth:- 17.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We are privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter...

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...

Silver overlaid bit with pair of two eagles and 3" concho, marked. By G.S. Garcia Period: circa 1900 Origin: United States. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rar...

Having a double trestle base and a threaded press, the surface with a raised edge and a drain spout.

Hairdressing comb with blonde tortoiseshell prongs and cut steel decoration depicting a butterfly. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)

A most beautiful and fine silver arts and crafts brooch, unmarked (tested). This fine bar brooch is set with seven good sized moonstones, it has one single stone at each end with a ...