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Period: 1880s
Late 19th C. Japanese Cast Iron Tray With Raised Frog And Rippling Water.
Late 19th C. Japanese Cast Iron Tray With Raised Frog And Rippling Water.

Late 19th C. Japanese Cast Iron Tray With Raised Frog And Rippling Water.

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th C. cast iron Japanese brush tray with raised image of a leaping frog and rippling water. Very nice detail. Original untouched surface. Nice and solid with good weight. Meas...

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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Cast Iron

Burmese  Four Frog Rain Drum, 18th century
Burmese  Four Frog Rain Drum, 18th century

Burmese Four Frog Rain Drum, 18th century

Located in Vienna, AT

Oriental rain drum in bronze, richly decorated with oriental characters and frogs on top. Approx. 1880. Dimensions Height approx. 41.5 cm. Island approx. 56 cm. This type of drum i...

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British Indian Ocean Territory Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set Antique Russian Imperial Silver Spoons by Feodor Rückert Faberge Moscow 1889
Set Antique Russian Imperial Silver Spoons by Feodor Rückert Faberge Moscow 1889

Set Antique Russian Imperial Silver Spoons by Feodor Rückert Faberge Moscow 1889

By Fabergé

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant set of six antique Russian Imperial silver spoons, by Feodor Ivanovich Rückert, Moscow, 1889. These very attractive Russian silver spoons were made by the legendary m...

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Russian Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Okimono Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Doves
Japanese Okimono Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Doves

Japanese Okimono Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Doves

Located in Newark, England

This okimono pair of Japanese bronze doves date to the Meiji period, circa 1880, and are modelled standing in opposing poses upon unusual naturalistic cast bronze bases. Each bird di...

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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant

Located in New York, NY

A large Chinese cloisonné enamel incense burner modeled as a caparisoned elephant on a stepped octagonal base, circa 1880. The body is worked in turquoise ground cloisonné with repea...

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Chinese Qing Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th century Japanese Bronze Hibachi or cache pot
19th century Japanese Bronze Hibachi or cache pot

19th century Japanese Bronze Hibachi or cache pot

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Hibachi – Versatile Cache Pot or Ice Bucket A charming late 19th-century bronze hibachi featuring a rich, aged patina that highlights its historic...

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Japanese Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Charger Attributed to Honda Yosaburo
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Charger Attributed to Honda Yosaburo

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Charger Attributed to Honda Yosaburo

Located in Newark, England

This Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel charger, attributed to Honda Yosaburo and dating to circa 1895, is of impressive exhibition scale measuring 60.5 cm (23.82 inches) in diam...

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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese Export silver dinner knife. Overall motif on the handle of dragons with clouds. Single knife could also be used as a letter opener. Stamped markings on the blade.

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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps
Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps

Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of vases are from China. Made as part of a 19th century alter garniture set the pair are now lamps. Cast in lead which has been inlayed with bronze decorative elements incl...

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Chinese Archaistic Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Lead

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.    

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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) cloisonne shallow bowl, circa 1880. The bowl is finely decorated with gold spiral cloisons on a black enamel ground, to the center is ...

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Chinese Qing Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c. 1880
Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c. 1880

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Ando Cloisonné Yellow Floral Vase with Silver Wire, c.1880 A superb and rare Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880, created in ...

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Japanese Japonisme Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Enamaled cloisonne metal vase China - End of 19th Century
Enamaled cloisonne metal vase China - End of 19th Century

Enamaled cloisonne metal vase China - End of 19th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Enameled "cloisonné" chinese vase on bronze or brass base End of XIXth century - China Dimensions : Height 24 cm x Diameter (base 12 cm) Fair conditions : scratches, metal depress...

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French Chinese Export Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Vase
Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Vase

Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Vase

Located in Essex, MA

A finely crafted piece with a copper vase decorated with a heron , various lotus stages and frog. Finely crafted. Signed on base by the maker.

Category

Japanese Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron
Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Vienna, AT

This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...

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German Chinoiserie Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Nickel

QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné
QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné

QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné

Located in Miami, FL

A desk box "humidor" from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique humidor desk-box created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1880's. The box is very deco...

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Chinese Qing Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Repousse and Openwork Card Case by Sing Fat
Chinese Export Silver Repousse and Openwork Card Case by Sing Fat

Chinese Export Silver Repousse and Openwork Card Case by Sing Fat

By Sing Fat

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Chinese export silver rectangular s card case by Sing Fat, Canton & Shanghai (SF, 90 and a chop mark), circa 1880's. Each side pierced and chased, one a bird amidst prunus blossom,...

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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design
Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase from Takaoka, in Toyama prefecture, is a city historically known for its metal work. Vase has silver inlay moon and waterfowl, signature on the bottom: Yoshihiko, full name of artist...

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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Chinese Export Silver Fruit Dish by Luen Hing, Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Export Silver Fruit Dish by Luen Hing, Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Export Silver Fruit Dish by Luen Hing, Circa 1880

By Luen Hing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Chinese Export Silver fruit dish; part of our Chinese / Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) fruit dish has a circular rounded form onto three plain swept bracket style feet. The sides of this antique dish are ornamented with eight pierced decorated panels. Each panel is embellished with applied decoration depicting individual scenes, such as a bird sitting in a cherry blossom tree, a crane flying over iris flowers, and a chrysanthemum amidst foliage. The rim of this impressive dish is encompassed with an applied incurved shaped border. The well of this large antique silver dish...

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English Qing Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Pair of Scenic Beakers
Chinese Export Silver Pair of Scenic Beakers

Chinese Export Silver Pair of Scenic Beakers

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export silver pair of repousse scenic beakers. Each beaker marked "HC" for well listed maker and retailer Hung Chong, and weighs 66g or 2.1 troy ounces.

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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A small fine quality Meiji period cloisonné enamel vase
A small fine quality Meiji period cloisonné enamel vase

A small fine quality Meiji period cloisonné enamel vase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A small fine quality Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase, with silver wires and gilt rims decorated with lappets of dragons of ho-ho birds on a brown ground, with textile designs arou...

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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Metal

A pair of fine Meiji period bronze vases by Hidenobu
A pair of fine Meiji period bronze vases by Hidenobu

A pair of fine Meiji period bronze vases by Hidenobu

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of fine Meiji period bronze vases by Hidenobu, each of slender baluster form with and elongated neck, worked in silver, shakudo and patinated bronze with carp swimming amongst...

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Japanese Meiji Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A large Islamic bronze urn
A large Islamic bronze urn

A large Islamic bronze urn

Located in GB

A wonderful Cyrian bronze urn, handmade in the Middle East with engravings around the whole of the urn. With beautiful circular solid bronze handles. Some age related dents . Possib...

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Antique 1880s Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
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Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
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Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...

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Located in Somis, CA

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Antique Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Four Incense Burners Solid Heavy
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Located in Somis, CA

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Antique Burmese Bronze 2-Frog Rain Drum
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Located in Point Richmond, CA

A fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen). This unique lost wax casting of a drum is ornamented with 8 frogs with bulging eyes placed in stacks o...

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H 22.45 in Dm 22.05 in

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Located in GB

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Chinese Export Silver Teaset
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H 5.91 in Dm 4.93 in

Chinese Export Silver Teaset

By Wing Cheong

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and rare Chinese Export silver 3-piece teaset, the teapot in the form of an aubergine or eggplant, with three insects sitting on the re...

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Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion
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Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

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H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

Located in Essex, MA

Lying down looking content. Wonderful rich patina. Signed on base.

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi
Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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