Silver Antiquities

19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL. Carved wooden stand...

Fine antique 19th century Malaysia Southeast Asia .900 silver box in the form of a pumpkin. Wonderful shape and form. Has repousse relief around the box. Opens and closes as it shoul...

A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

A beautiful rare Large Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb Large complete chain necklace with added Taoist charms with...

Unique rare fine antique 18th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonde...

A antique unique incredible Chinese gilt sterling silver cloisonne phoenix on wood base, statue features beautiful emamel in blues, greens with jewel...

Rare Fine Antique early 19th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan , Qing dynasty, the fan has 22 sticks with a 18k gold ring loop , wond...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antiq...

Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver presentation cup and cover, of traditional urn shape, the body is embossed with beautiful scenes in relief depicting Chinese nobility...

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a rare, old ‘bridal crown’ made of silver, gilded in parts, with turquoise coloured ornamental stones, glass, coral, and many pend...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional Chinese Export Silver bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot. The body of this antique Asian silver bowl is embellished with chased traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a large shield shaped vacant cartouche to one side. The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border to the incurved shaped rim. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl include: Origin mark: Shanghai (??) Maker's mark: Bao Cheng Branch name: DE JI Artisan silversmith mark: Fang (?) Condition This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased 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 antique Asian bowl...

A fine set of a lacquer kiseruzutsu (pipe case), tabako-ire (tobacco pouch), and kiseru (pipe), signed on both the Pipe and Pipe Case. Decorated with a sake gourd suspended from a ma...

We offer for sale a rare and fascinating pair of vintage sculptures, authentic "objects of curiosity" made in the Anglo-Indian style around the mid-1950s. These unique works of art ...

17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...

Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring by Meriden Co. Charming details include Japonesque fan, florals and hidden butterfly under ring. 1870's USA.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver bowl. This exceptional Chinese Export silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form. The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl...

Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...

A Chinese export silver bowl circa 1890, with later blue glass liner. The bowl is pierced and has wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decorat...

Tibetan ritual conch shell trumpet, also known as a "Dungkar" in Tibetan Buddhism or "Shankha" in Sanskrit. These elaborately decorated conch shells, like the one pictured with silve...

A fine and impressive antique Peranakan silver bekas sirih/sirih leaf holder; an addition to our Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Pe...

This exquisite mid-19th century Regency rosewood dressing box is a sophisticated example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Historically known as a traveling vanity case, this piece serv...

Old, White Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Blue-Glazed Decoration, that represents a Rider asking his Way. This 19th Century Object from Vietnam is provided with a Silver or Metal St...

18th century blue and white porcelain and silver Chinese jug, Kangxi, 1662-1722 18th century blue and white porcelain Chinese jug??With silver handle an...

Fine antique Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse sculpture mounted on a lacquered wood stand. The horse is made of sterling silver...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this Chinese silver goblet...

The large-scale copper charger plate with silver inlay is a truly awe-inspiring work of art. Its grand size and intricate design make it a captivating piece that commands attention a...

Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period. Gorgeous piece of art, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. This is a little urn with a lid crafted in gilded wood, shibayama panels and sterling silver. Composed by a four footed round vase with two sterling silver handles in the shape of trees and the lid on top accented with the figure of a crab in sterling silver. The gilded wood is decorated with flowers, sea patterns and the imperial flower...

A fine and impressive antique Iraqi silver teapot; an addition to our diverse Asian teaware collection. This fine antique Iraqi silver miniature teapot has a pumpkin shaped form onto a shaped cinquefoil foot. Each panel of the body is embellished with an applied oriental figure standing amidst clouds and waving a flag, apart from the posterior panel which depicts a foliate design. This Iraqi silver teapot is fitted with a subtly panelled push fit hallmarked cover surmounted with a collet set lapis lazuli finial. This antique teapot is fitted with an impressive handle entwined with applied foliate and tendril ornamentation extending from the aforementioned posterior panel to the body. The teapot is fitted with an impressive plain swan necked spout. The swept foot is ornamented with five chased paralleling scrolling designs. The hallmark to the interior of this impressive miniature teapot denotes the purity as .800 standard silver (800/1000). Condition This antique miniature teapot...

One of a kind and rarely seen ethnic necklace made of silver-plated metal, from Thailand. Recently framed in a large frame with floating glass. This is a piece that presents the esse...

An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal. Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...

This impressive antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) salver has a circular shaped form. The centre of the salver is embellished with an engraved chrysanthemum floral design. The rai...

The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...

Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box. Late 19th Century, the interior lid impressed 22, no other visible marks. The rectangular hinged box with an interior gilt wash, the lid ...

Description: Silver shoehorn with pearl monogram plaque. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 107.93 grams. Dimensions: 12.5cm x 5cm. Content: 833/1000. Assa...

Set of three Chinese export silver bowls. Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...

A rare and refined silver bowl from the Sukhothai Kingdom (11th–13th century), likely used in a ritual context — either within a temple setting or as a treasured personal object belo...

A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home. Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant Tibetan monk once traced his fingers clockwise over the embossed characters. As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine...

A pair of antique Japanese samurai Abumi (horse riding stirrups) from the Edo period (1615-1868) Abumi often have a distinctive shape, curving up and backward at the front to achiev...

Chinese Kangxi blue and white Kraak porcelain plate with silver bracket A Chinese Kangxi blue and white Kraak porcelain plate (ca. 1700) decorated w...

This exceptional 18th Century Sri Lankan (Lankan) solid silver Buddha represents a rare and refined example of South Asian Buddhist metalwork. Cast in near-pure solid silver and seat...

Chinese Silver Tazza by Tien Shing, Hong Kong, 19th Century Chinese export silver Tazza , marked by the Chinese silversmith Tien Shing, Hong Kong, (1830-19...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver gilt and agate handled travelling knife and fork set, boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional antique Indian silver gilt and agate handle knife and fork set consists of a table knife and fork. The silver blade of the knife has a plain rounded form and the fork has four tines. The surfaces of the knife and fork are plain and unembellished. The silver gilt ferrule of each piece is embellished with pin struck and stylised bud style borders, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'EEW' to the reverse surface. This impressive antique knife and fork set...

Fine antique Tibetan/Nepal sterling silver Shakyamuni buddha statue. The buddha tests at least .925 sterling silver and might be a higher purity silver. I pulled the base cover off t...

19th century 3 antique Victorian gold topped canes or parasol handles, some monogrammed, one with mother of pearl, see more pictures.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background. The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

Fine antique 19th century Tibetan .925 sterling silver "Yak" ritual butter oil lamp. Wonderful shape and form. Has repousse relief around the piece. Top cup spins as it should. Great...

Burmese silver repousse standing Buddha with stand. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th century Size: Height 8.3 C.M. / Width 2.8 C.M. Size including stand: Height 15 C.M. Condition:...

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Harvest Repousse Centerpiece Fruit Bowl. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 20" W x 10.5" D.

Fine antique 19th century Malaysia Southeast Asia .900 silver box in the form of a pumpkin. Wonderful shape and form. Has repousse relief around the box. Opens and closes as it shoul...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Meiji Dynasty Copper pot with Silver dragons and Cabochons to the top A very good...

An early 20th century Chinese silver comb with engravings, mounted on a stand. Dimensions; Height with stand 21cm / Height 10cm x Width 23cm D 0.04cm.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection. This exceptional antique Chinese export silver mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this impressive christening mug is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting Asian figures in a grass terrain village setting performing chores and meditating in prayer. The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The upper rim and base of the mug are encompassed with applied moulded borders. This Chinese export mug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion. The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...

A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our diverse silver christening collection. This fine antiq...

1950s African silver bracelet.

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Chinese export silver egg cruet set for six persons; part of our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese export silver egg cruet set consists of six egg cups and six associated spoons, displayed on a functional purpose-made stand. The original hallmarked egg...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Turkish silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware The...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver bottle coaster, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) bottle coaster has a cylindrical form to a plain spreading base. The body of this Chinese silver coaster is embellished with fine and impressive embossed and pierced decoration depicting two iconic oriental dragons amidst clouds. The decoration to the body incorporates a sun motif to either side, each accented with a central cartouche, one remains vacant and the other bears the contemporary engraved monogram initials 'CHD.' The upper and lower rims of this coaster are encompassed with plain applied moulded borders accented with bands of tooled decoration. This exceptional coaster has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000). Condition This antique Chinese silver coaster is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of this coaster are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter of rim 7.9cm/3.1". Diameter of base 8.4cm/3.3". Height 6.5cm/2.6". Weight 5.1 troy ounces/160g. Maker: Luen Wo. Date: circa 1900. Origin: Shanghai, China. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to our Asian silver teaware collection. This exceptional a...

Beautiful and rare Japanese vase from the 19th century. Superb silver inlay work showcasing a Samuraï fighting off a serpentine dragon with an additional dragon on top of the lid. Additional detailed decorations of chrysanthemums and lily motifs. This vase was part of the collection of Marechal Niel...