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1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends

$180
£137.43
€158.80
CA$252.69
A$281.64
CHF 147.77
MX$3,439.34
NOK 1,871.08
SEK 1,768.46
DKK 1,185.18

About the Item

1891-1911 Chinese pair of brass & carved jade bookends. The panels are engraved flowers & butterflies. Carved jade bird medallions. Marked "China". Qing dynasty. "Blessing" symbols engraved in each corner. 4.5" x 3 3/8" x 6" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1891-1911
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WMI-3758z1stDibs: LU6458245045132

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