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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SOLID SILVER IMMORTAL FIGURES, FENG XIANG c.1880
US$16,732.10
DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Chinese extremely rare solid silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase in hand and other with peaches, He Xiangu translates as "Immortal Woman He" is the only female deity among the eeight Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom. In iconography, she is typically pictured bearing a lotus flower or a peach (of immortality). The other figure is of Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, holding out in one hand his magical peach and in his other a detachable dragon-topped gnarled staff. It is common belief in Chinese culture that placing the three Immortals in a room or a home is believed to be a cure for the Feng Shui. When they are placed in a room, they cleanse the home of negative influences, including arguments, marital problems and illness. This extremely powerful cure is considered a must for anyone looking to strengthen or enhance a relationship with their partner or children. Hallmarked Makers Mark for Feng Xiang, active in Tientsin, 1880-1930 (please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015). CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage. SIZELARGE HE XIANGU Height: 29cm Width: 10 x 8cm Weight: 425g SMALL HE XIANGU Height: 24cm Width: 9 x 7cm Weight: 280g SHOULAO Height: 22cm Width: 9 x 8cm Weight: 297gREFERENCE NUMBER: A5258
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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER CASED NOVELTY CONDIMENT SET c.1890
US$1,835.07 DESCRIPTIONAntique late-19th Century Chinese export solid silver cased novelty condiment set, featuring a pepper modelled as a water buffalo, a farm house shaped mustard pot with spoon, troth salt with spoon and a figure of a farmer. All fixed to a hand chiseled base imitating ground and water, standing on four wheels to be passed round the table. The...
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ANTIQUE 19thC RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER & NIELLO PUSHKIN CIGARETTE CASE c.1893
US$1,409.96 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid silver & niello enamel large cigarette case, the cover dipicting the statue of Pushkin (build in 1880), standing in the Pushkin Square, Tverskoy [](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tverskoy_District) District of central Moscow. It was historically known as Strasnaya square, and renamed for AlexanderPushkin in 1937\. Inside of the case is parcel gilt, each side decorated with a...
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ANTIQUE 20thC RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SOLID SILVER & LEATHER DOCUMENT FOLDER c.1900
US$2,033.40 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Imperial Russian Art Nouveau solid silver & leather bound document folder, of rectangular form, the silver cover engraved with a presentation inscription and surrounded by a part gilt, two tone gold, art nouveau boarder and joined initials, the center bearing presentation inscription 'Jemoignage de haute estime a notre cher et adore Professeur Dr Roux eternellements reconnoissants...
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ANTIQUE 20thC RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER GILT 6 PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL SPOONS c.1900
US$2,827.00
DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century rare Imperial Russian Solid Silver set of 6 coffee spoons, each richly gilt, beautifully enamelled in various styles, plique-a-jour, guilloche and champleve.Each piece is Hallmarked Russian Silver 84, (875 standard), Moscow, year 1908-1917, Maker's mark 11A (11th Artel).CONDITIONIn Great Condition - no damage.TEA SPOON SIZELength (each): 10.5cmWidth (each): 2cmTotal weight: 96gREFERENCE NUMBER: A4234
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ANTIQUE 19thC RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL PAIR OF KOVSH, MOSCOW c.1895
US$3,960.63 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century rare pair of Imperial Russian Solid Silver and cloisonne' enamel kovsh's, of traditional oval form with raised prow and hook handle, beautifully decorated with polychrome cloisonne' enamel with stylised scrolling foliage and blue beaded boarder on a patinated matted ground. Hallmarked Russian silver 84 (875 standard), Moscow, year 1895, Assay Master (Lev Fridrikhovich Oleks), Maker's mark...
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ANTIQUE 20thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN KUZMICHEV SOLID SILVER, ENAMEL BOWL & JUG c.1900
US$8,211.76 DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century exceptionally rare Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt and cloisonne' enamel sugar bowl and cream jug, particularly large size and fine quality, richly gilt and beautifully enamelled with multicolored stylized floral design on stippled ground.Hallmarked Russian silver 88 (915 silver standard), Moscow, Assay Ivan Lebedkin (active 1898-1914), Moscow, Maker's mark AK (Antip Kuzmichev, very important silversmith, a contemporary...
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ANTIQUE 20thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER-GILT ENAMEL TEA GLASS HOLDER c.1900
US$3,960.63 DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt & cloisonne enamel tea glass holder, circular with upright scroll handle, spreading foot, body profusely decorated with floral motifs in vary-coloured cloisonné enamel within borders of white pellets, handle decorated in similar complimentary design. Hallmarked Russian silver 84 (875 standard), Moscow, year 1908-1917, Maker's mark in Cyrillic BA (Vasily Agafonov, specialised in...
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ANTIQUE 19thC RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER & NIELLO ENAMEL TEA CADDY, MOSCOW c.1880
US$7,503.24 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid silver and niello large tea caddy, parcel gilt, of square form, each side with a niello decoration depicting famous Moscow landmarks, the sides borders and domed lid chased with ivy foliate decoration. Both parts are fully Hallmarked Imperial Russian silver 84 (875 silver standard), Moscow, Maker's mark in Cyrillic PA (Peter Abrasimov)CONDITIONIn Excellent...
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ANTIQUE 19thC RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER & NIELLO ENAMEL TANKARD, MOSCOW c.1862
US$7,928.35 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid silver and niello presentation lidded tankard, parcel gilt, of traditional form, C-shaped handle terminating with a large thumb-piece, decorated with a niello enamel, depicting famous Moscow landmarks, the sides and top of the lid chased with foliate decoration and cockerel. Presented 'to Fred.k Cockburn Esq; presented by the Imperial Russian Commission, International exhibition...
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ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SOLID SILVER DRAGON BOWL c.1890
US$9,628.81 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver water dragon bowl, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, chased, embossed and applied with a water dragon in very high relief with applied flowing whiskers. The base is signed in old Japanese, marked 1000 (1000 pure silver), used primary in the Meiji period (1868-1912). CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage. SIZEHeight:...
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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE UNUSUAL SOLID SILVER SPITTOON BOWL, WANG HING c.1890
US$5,377.68 DESCRIPTIONAntique late-19th Century unusual Chinese solid silver decorative spittoon bowl, of round form with large wavy rim, plain ground applied, depicting birds flying and perched on blossoming cherry trees. The bowl is particularly large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most rare and outstanding Chinese silversmith retailers. The base is Hallmarked Chinese silver 90 (900+ standard),...
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VINTAGE 20thC RARE INDIAN SOLID SILVER LARGE PRESENTATION ASOKA COLUMN c.1958
US$1,808.57 DESCRIPTIONVintage 20th Century Indian Colonial Solid Silver monumental Asoka Column presentation scroll holder, raised on a square stepped base, beaded borders, the base applied with elephants, the pull-off top is topped with the lion-headed capital and the wheel (chakra). Asoka reigned as Emperor of the Mauryan Empire c. 273-232 b.C. He turned to Buddhism and set out to embody...
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