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Metalwork For Sale
Vintage Cased Ultra Lens, English, Optical Magnifier, Working Order, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is vintage cased Ultra Lens. An English, plated brass optical magnifier in working order, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
In working order, with a fine cased set o...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Mughal Brass Peacock Engraved Ewer, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The ewer, a ceremonial pitcher, is shaped in the form of a majestic peacock, a significant motif in Mughal art symbolizing beauty, grace, and regality. The body of the ewer is crafte...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Cambodian Silver Elephant Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cambodian Silver Elephant Box. A traditional sturdy crouching elephant form with front legs tucked beneath him and the hind kneeling underneath. The ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Bronze Rabbits
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural long eared rabbits, consisting of a mother rabbit up on her hind legs and her child on all fours. They c...
Category
1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Mughal Brass Peacock Engraved Ewer, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The ewer, a ceremonial pitcher, is shaped in the form of a majestic peacock, a significant motif in Mughal art symbolizing beauty, grace, and regality. The body of the ewer is crafte...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Brass Bas-Relief Dragon Charger
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb vintage Chinese brass bas-relief dragon charger, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures a hefty 14"D x 2"H...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Persian Brass Ewer With Silver Inlay Calligraphy, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The brass Persian Islamic ewer from the mid-19th century is a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistic expression. This ewer is not only a functiona...
Category
19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Chinese Qing Bronze Censer Incense Burner Cachepot
Located in Forney, TX
A high quality Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese bronze brazier censer (today use as an incense burner - cachepot planter - decorative table box) encircled with traditional characters, rising on three ball feet, nicely patinated. Functional and decorative, it's a superb example of antique Asian...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Islamic Calligraphic Rice Pan "Parat", 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
This culinary masterpiece, designed for the preparation of rice, transcends its utilitarian purpose and becomes a work of art in its own right. The entire surface of the rice pan is adorned with intricately engraved calligraphy, adding a touch of elegance and cultural significance.
The brass rice pan is substantial, reflecting its purpose as a tool for large-scale cooking. Its sheer size and sturdy construction make it a standout piece in any kitchen or culinary setting. The brass material provides a warm and lustrous backdrop for the detailed engravings that grace its surface.
The calligraphy on the rice pan is a testament to the artistry and precision of the craftsman. Delicate Arabic or Persian script, characterized by flowing lines and elegant curves, covers the entire exterior of the pan. The calligraphy may feature verses from poetry, blessings, or traditional sayings related to food, hospitality, and prosperity. Each inscription is meticulously engraved, creating a visually striking contrast between the polished brass and the finely detailed letters.
The combination of the monumental size, brass material, and engraved calligraphy transforms this rice pan into a cultural artifact that goes beyond its culinary function. It becomes a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship, and the importance of communal gatherings around food. Whether displayed as a piece of art or used in the preparation of meals, this monumental brass rice pan stands...
Category
20th Century Pakistani Islamic Metalwork
Materials
Brass
John Bradstreet Bronze Lotus, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
From the 1890s until his death in 1914, John Bradstreet, the important American Arts and Crafts furniture and interior designer, worked from The Crafts House, his landscaped orientalist compound in Downtown Minneapolis. There, he also received his clients, and dealt in Asian art acquired on frequent trips to the Far East. He used similar bronze Japanese lotuses...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Cambodian Silver Stag Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cambodian Silver Stag Box. A traditional sturdy crouching stag form with front legs stretched out before him and the hind legs slightly splayed underne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Figural Doorstop, English, Brass, Lord Nelson, Door Keep, Late Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique figural doorstop. An English, brass and cast iron Lord Nelson door keeper, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1810.
Wonderfully antique figure, with superb...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact.
Add a touch of cultural and historical significance to your collection with this antique Indian Sarota or Betel ...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Bronze Market Weight, Hintha, 1 Viss
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Hintha, a Brahmani Duck (Hamsa) emblem of the Mon kingdom with ...
Category
19th Century Burmese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique quality ornate brass coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality ornate brass coal box having a quality ornate brass lift up lid with figures, foliage and trees opening to reveal a storage compartment for coal, ornate front and sid...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Bronze Phoenix Dragon Tropod Censer Bowl Incense Burner 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive antique Chinese bronze Temple censer bowl on stand featuring a Phoenix on one side and Dragon on the other, with Feng Shui beast head handles and wood stand.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Copper Warming Pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III copper warming pan having the original turned handle, copper warming pan with a lift up lid
D. 1800
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Vase
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale exceptional quality late Meiji Period 1868-1912, early Taisho period 1912-1926, pure silver...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif from India Areca nut Cutter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique betel nut cutters crafted in bronze originating from India, specifically designed for cutting betel palm, seeds, areca nuts, and dry fruits. This meticulously handcrafted col...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Japanese Okimo of Standing Rabbit
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive Okimo of a rabbit in a resting position. The bronze is very well cast in the form of a realistic rabbit. The bronze is signed on the bottom of one foot, as shown in photo. It is thought that having a rabbit in the house would bring good luck; meaning: we all need one! This guy would make the perfect desk accessory or book shelf eye-catcher.
***In Japanese culture rabbits are one of the signs of the Japanese zodiac. They are considered lucky as the Japanese kanji...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Per...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Copper Warming Pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III Copper Warming Pan having the original turned handle, copper warming warming pan with a lift up lid
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique George III Copper Warming Pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III copper warming pan having the original turned handle, copper warming pan with a lift up lid
D. 1800
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression
Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with peonies
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-shaped bronze vase, with peonies in relief, decorated to simulate a delicate and light fabric that ends with a bow near the top of the neck.
Using mixed metals to create visual...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Deluxe Betel Nut Box Set, Maranao Culture, Southern Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Deluxe Betel Nut Box Set, Maranao Culture, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). Two bronze rectangular boxes decorated with symmetrical silver inlay in the tendril vine pattern referred ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze bowl shape vessel with fitted lid from Korean dated to 15-16th century (early Joseon Dynasty). In an elegant minimalistic form with thin wall and supported by a high foot ri...
Category
16th Century Korean Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Antique Pewter Dish With Ownership Inscription
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pewter dish
Not sure of its origin.
I have dated it early 19th Century. It is possibly earlier.
Interesting ownership inscription on the rim. Possibly Moorish?
It would...
Category
Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Moorish Antique Metalwork
Materials
Pewter
Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
UH80301 Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai), Muromachi Period, 16th century.
A five petal round form with undulating rolled edge and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Superb Antique Yemeni Saudi Arabian Khanjar Jambiya Dagger Silver Islamic Arts
Located in London, GB
A Rare Large Antique Jambiya Dagger with highly ornate silver work with added gold gilding
A superb example of a middle eastern Jambiya
Height 3...
Category
Late 19th Century Yemeni Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Chinese Cup, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese cup in golden metal.
Enamel exterior.
High quality workmanship.
10 x 7 cm.
1990s
Category
1990s Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Large antique Victorian quality brass engraved tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality brass engraved tray having a large antique quality brass tray with fantastic engraved decoration
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Japanese refined silver Junjin bowl
Located in Milano, IT
Refined silver bowl with embossed irises cast and chiseled inside on a hand-hammered ground on the bulbous body, raised on an oval foot.
Signature engraved under the base Watanabe z...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Fish Statue, English, Cast Iron, Angler's Door Stop, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fish statue. An English, cast iron angler's doorstop, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Striking leaping carp figure with great colour
Displays a d...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
A vibrant, 19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Baoyueping (Moon flask)
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Chinese cloisonne moon flask (Baoyueping) with bright polychrome decoration of a phoenix flying among large peonies, twin brass fo dogs flank the top and the foot is d...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
2 Robert Kuo Chinese Cloisonne Copper Enameled Mantel Urns Vases 9"
By Robert Kuo
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Robert Kuo's cloisonne enameled vases or urns featuring a floral motif and flared top. KUO's China Cloison. Bases / stands included.
Dimensions:
4.25” x 8.75” (Diamete...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality oval shaped copper kettle with a removable lid, shaped handle and spout
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Small Antique Octagonal Dish, Middle Eastern, Decorative, Bronze Tray, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique octagonal dish. A Middle Eastern, decorative bronze tray with relief decor in Persian taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Unusual and delightfu...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pure Silver and Mixed Metal Cranes Okimono
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal sculptural okimono depicting a pair o...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver goblet with prunus decoration on a matte background, and the base and stem formed as prunus tree branch root. The body has a single round cartouche engraved "...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Masuo Ikeda sculptural Bronze vase with gold touches
By Masuo Ikeda
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare and spectacular Masuo Ikeda bronze vessel / vase with gold details.
It is a limited edition, 28/30 and it is signed. Comes with its original wooden box (tomobako).
Ikeda Masuo...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Archaistic Warring States Style Bronze Lidded Vessel with Bird Handles
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese bronze lidded ritual vessel modeled after a Late Warring States, 3rd-2nd century BC original. With four whimsical bird form handles as well as a mushroom shaped ornament on...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large antique George III quality copper pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pot having the original iron swing handles to both sides with a quality shaped circular copper pot
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell / 1900-1960 / Traditional Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, it is a small bronze bell from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa era.
It's small, but it has a beautiful design.
This design has been around for hundreds of years and hasn't changed much.
It is the same as the design of the big bell...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
C. Jere Seagulls in Flight Metal Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage hard to find metal art by C. Jere (signed). Featuring three seagulls in flight, made of brass on welded brass rod. Some patina from age.
44”x21”x6.5”
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lovely antique Victorian Kenrick cast iron doorstop
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian Kenrick cast iron doorstop having a lovely cast iron doorstop with a pierced loop handle above an acanthus leaf decorated stem and a bell to the base, stamp...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Burmese Silver Offering Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A SILVER OFFERING BOWL WITH SCENES FROM THE VIDHURA-PANDITA JATAKA, LOWER BURMA (MYANMAR), DATED 1901.
A hammered repoussé Buddhist beggar’s bowl form with high relief design depicting scenes from the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka on the upper row of cartouches and beneath neat rows of semicircular lappets each depicting various auspicious human and animal forms with scrolling acanthus leaf backgrounds. The overall concept is similar to the layered effect of a Burmese court costume. The circular etched design on the base is of Punnaka astride his magical horse mid-stride holding the white umbrella and Vidhura pleading behind. All surrounded by an inscription, translated as, "Mr Saw Marn's silver bowl. Year 1263 [1901 CE]".
Excellent condition.
11 3/4 in. (30 cm) diameter x 5 7/8 in. (15 cm) high.
38 troy oz., 2lbs. 10 oz. (1175 grams).
Provenance:
The Noble Silver Collection.
Bonhams New York, 24 March 2022, The Noble Silver Collection Treasures from the Burmese Silver Age, lot 942.
Published:
David Owens, Burmese Silver Art: Masterpieces Illuminating Buddhist, Hindu and Mythological Stories of Purpose and Wisdom, 2020, p. 76, no. S81, fig. 3.57.
Bonham’s Footnotes:
In the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka, the bodhisattva that will later become Gautama Buddha perfects the virtue of truthfulness (sacca), at once a keen perception of the true reality of things and an unwavering commitment to imparting this truth. Reborn as a renowned advisor to a virtuous king, the bodhisattva uses undivided speech throughout the story—even when it puts him in harm's way—thereby preventing disputes among rulers, offering amnesty, and ultimately saving the antagonists who initially conspired to kill him.
Burmese Silver Ceremonial Offering Bowls were produced in great numbers, the finely decorated ceremonial offering bowl is the quintessential Burmese silver artwork...
Category
Early 1900s Burmese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
20th Century, A Pair of Cambodia Rice Cutters with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Cambodia rice cutters with stand.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size of cutters only: Height 26 - 34.3 C.M. / Width 42 - 48.5 C.M. / Thickness 3.5 - 3.7 C.M.
Height includin...
Category
20th Century Cambodian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Large antique George III copper kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the original original ornate brass knob.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Set of antique Victorian brass scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of antique Victorian brass scales standing on a mahogany base, with a brass centre column having a shaped brass arm holding a removable brass bowl and a brass removable bowl on t...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1880s Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large Tibet bronze and copper vase with handles: exceptional and perfect.
Sizes: diameter at the top cm. 52, with handles cm. 61. Base 35 cm.
High cm. 43....
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with original knob.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Hasuda Shugoro Bronze vase, Showa period
Located in Uccle, BE
Hasuda Shugoro graduated from Tokyo School of Arts in 1938 with a specialisation in crafts (chukin). He received many awards including : the Nitten Award and the Hokuto award. He received the most prestigious Japanese cultural recognition when he became a Person of Cultural Merit in 1991. He was one of the founders of the Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales having a lovely pair of antique Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of Chinese Cloisonné vases that are identified as 19th century with an old antique shop tag on the bottoms. We acquire these out of a be...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and stylish Meiji Period 1868-1912, circa 1900 solid silver and mixed metal bowl by the renowned ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
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