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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SOLID SILVER DECORATIVE BOX, BAO CHENG c.1890
US$6,129.94
DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century rare Chinese Solid Silver large decorative box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted ground, depicting various figures in a landscape and amongst palaces. The box is particularly large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most rare and outstanding silversmiths at the time. Hallmarked with Chinese silver marks (tested 900+ standard), Tianjin, Maker Bao Cheng (active 1895-1920). Bao Cheng was known to be one of the oldest of the group of Tianjin merchants known as the "eight great families [ba ja jia]. His silver mark is very rare and there is only one other item known to be cataloged with his mark. Which is a cup and saucer made in a very similar style, for more information please see A.Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015.CONDITIONIn Great Condition - No Damage. SIZEHeight: 6cm Width: 22 x 14cm Weight: 805gREFERENCE NUMBER: A4774
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ANTIQUE 19thC RARE CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL VASE c.1880
US$9,982.93 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century extremely rare Chinese solid silver & enamel vase, the sides are applied with shaded enamel, depicting blooming chrysanthemums. The vase is of good traditional size and features stunning workmenship. Although the silver is not hallmarked (tested 900+ standard), this kind of quality of enamel can only be attributed to Huang Qiu Ji (active in Shanghai &...
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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXCEPTIONAL SOLID SILVER TEAPOT, SAN YANG, BEIJING c.1880
US$6,396.75 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with round panels depicting various birds and fish in on floral matted backgrounds, the unusual split handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach...
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ANTIQUE 20thC CARTIER ART DECO 14K GOLD & SOLID SILVER CIGARETTE CASE c.1920
US$1,316.38 DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 14k Gold & Solid Silver cigarette case, rectangular form featuring a stylish reeded design with applied 14 carat gold bands, the cover is engraved with initials "ETU".The cigarette case is Marked "CARTIER, NEW YORK" and Hallmarked "14K & STERLING" for 585 gold standard and silver 925 standard.CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage, just...
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ANTIQUE 19thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER TEA SERVICE, SAZIKOV c.1866
US$49,530.80 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century rare and impressive Imperial Russian solid silver 6 piece tea service on tray, comprising of hot water kettle, teapot, coffee pot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and cake basket, inside richly parcel gilt, of partially fluted design, resting on a flat foot, made in typical Russian pan-Slavic style.Each part is Hallmarked Russian silver (84 for 875...
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ANTIQUE 20thC EDWARDIAN 18K GOLD & HARDSTONE SEAL, COLLINGWOOD & CO c.1900
US$3,680.36 DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century Edwardian 18k Gold hardstone mounted seal, made in the Faberge taste, the nephrite handle with gold mounts and applied with a moonstone cabochon, the seal base of the seal mounted with a carnelian in gold.Apparently unmarked (acid tested 750 gold standard), bears an inventory number 5.4364, always a sign that the item is a commissioned piece...
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ANTIQUE 19thC AUSTRIAN SOLID SILVER, ENAMEL & GEM SET FIGURAL AGATE VASE c.1880
US$4,733.77 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance revival solid silver enameled and gem-set figural agate vase, the baluster agate body supported by a square domed foot, beautifully champleve' enamelled with a multicolored foliage and swag decoration, the silver central beaded boarder is applied with a floral basket and laurel garlands set with cabochon rubies and pearls, the top of the vase...
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ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER MATCHED SET OF 4 TENIERS SALTS c1863-74
US$3,417.00 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century rare set of four Victorian Solid Silver salts, each richly parcel gilt and resting on three cast feet depicting a peasant sitting on a barrel, embossed and applied with tavern scenes in the style of the Dutch painter David Teniers, imitating the Georgian pieces by Edward Farrell. Each salt is fitted with a blue glass liner....
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ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN MASSIVE SOLID SILVER CELLINI EWER JUG, S SMITH c.1874
US$5,260.48 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver "Cellini" pattern ewer, the pattern is so called in honor of [Benvenuto Cellini](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benvenuto_Cellini), the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th Century, considered the greatest of all time.The jug is beautifully chased with the typical cellini decoration of masks, animals, strap-work and flutes, caryatid ornate scroll figural handle and hinged lid. The jug is...
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ANTIQUE 20thC JAPANESE MEIJI SOLID SILVER TABLE SMOKING SET, KOBAYASHI c.1910
US$5,260.48 DESCRIPTIONAntique early-20th Century Japanese Meiji Period solid silver and enamel 4 piece smoking set, consisting of a cigarette box and ashtray box with removable lids, match case on four feet and accompanied with a tray. The tops are decorated with horizontal cloisonne' enamel panels depicting Japanese landscapes on light blue ground. All hallmarked Japanese silver (950+ standard), Tokyo, Maker...
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ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18K THREE COLOUR GOLD WAX CASE, GENEVA c.1800
US$1,705.21 DESCRIPTIONAntique early-19th Century Swiss 18k three-colour gold wax case, of tapering octagonal form, all sides of the case have beautiful floral decoration and bears a crowned family crest to be used as a seal. Hallmarked inside with double marks (indistinct and unknown to me), acid test shows 750 standard, the design is topically Swiss and the piece dates to...
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ANTIQUE 19thC RARE CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL POT WITH COVER c.1880
US$1,596.47 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century extremely rare Chinese solid silver & enamel pot with cover, the sides are decorated with shaded enamel, depicting bats amongst clouds (in Chinese culture bats are the symbol of happiness and joy). The base decorated with the symbol of Longevity (long life), the character shou is a common decorative motif, often used in textiles or on...
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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT TU MAO XING SOLID SILVER DRAGON TEA SET c.1890
US$11,317.60 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Chinese Export solid silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body is beautifully applied with dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, hammered surface, each piece rests on a decorative skirted foot and applied with an intricately modeled dragon handles, outstanding quality. All the dragons have five claws,...
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