19th Century Metalwork

Antique Kashmiri Indian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900 A finely worked antique silver hexagonal box from Kashmir, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. Decorated throughout with crisp hand-chased floral and foliate designs, highlighted with rich blue and turquoise enamel panels in the traditional Kashmiri manner. The hinged lid opens to a fully gilded interior, with matching chased decoration to the underside of the lid, indicating a good quality piece. The workmanship is sharp and consistent across all panels. Condition: Very good antique condition with minimal wear; enamel remains bright and intact. Dimensions: Height 6 cm; Width 5 cm; Depth 7 cm Weight: 93 grams A scarce and attractive example of Kashmiri enamelled...

Comprising a pair of finely sculpted patinated bronze standing Oni figures, each depicted atop a boulder and holding a plant-form bowl in outstretched arms. Height 10.75 inches (27.5...

A very large, high quality incense burner (kôro) of the Chinese official, poet and calligrapher Toba, famously known for his journey on a mule. Crafted to show Toba in a seated posi...

A supper finely cloisonne enameled Japanese lidded box, from the Meiji period, 19th century, resting on 4 gilt bracket feet, the hinged lids with decorative fan with blue sky, sea wa...

This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made ...

ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE DECORATIVE JAPANESE SIGNED KATANA SWORD. Comprising a Japanese katana signed. The blade is signed "Ikeda Kishinmaru Kunishige" 池田鬼...

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné o...

Antique Large Chinese Cloisonné Covered Jar on Wooden Stand from 19th Century, 1800s. A rare antique Chinese cloisonné vase featuring a *taotie* motif. It is a true rarity to find s...

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enameled vase with a scene of birds, butterflies, and flowers on the pink background and borders with colorful decoration. Collectible Orienta...

Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.

Antique Indian Hindu Bronze Sculpture – Krishna with Flute (18th Century) A captivating and finely crafted antique bronze figure depicting Lord Krishna, rendered in the distinctive ...

An exceptional and monumental Japanese cloisonné enamel charger of extraordinary artistic and technical quality, Meiji period (1868–1912), circa 1890–1893. Measuring an impressive 18...

A Magnificent Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants and Maple Leaves, Attributed to Inaba An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Mei...

Fantastic quality antique Victorian large copper samovar having a fantastic quality antique Victorian large copper samovar with ornate detailing, with a lift off lid and the original...

A Tibetan style ewer crafted from a silver alloy featuring elaborate repousse and chased ornamentation throughout the tapered body. The vessel is designed with a prominent dragon hea...

This impressive 19th-century Persian Qajar tray is crafted in tinned copper and richly embellished with hand-engraved decoration. At its centre, an intricat...

A large Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enameled with polychrome medallions representing blossoming flowers, birds, and butterfly wings surrounded ...

19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence. The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho). Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings. The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

Antique Burmese Silver Water Bowl. Fine detailed high relief decoration of this Thabeik in six panel vignettes of figures in various pursuits from the Ramayana or Buddhist Jataka ta...

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...

Exceptional Meiji period cast premium white metal alloy standing photograph frame - masterfully executed by an important workshop or metal casting studio with crisp high relief drago...

19th century black cast iron factory singer sewing machine circa 1880. Here we present a beautiful singer sewing machine from the 19th century. From the model 29 range and likely u...

An Islamic metal vase featuring a globular body rising to a cylindrical neck, intricately decorated with bands of silver inlaid calligraphy and foliate arabesque motifs. The central ...

Antique Laotian Silver & Copper Lime Box. The oblong form used in the storage of slaked lime is composed of a darkly patinated copper body and contrast...

A decorative pair of Japanese Cloisonne enamel plates from the Meiji period (1868 to 1912), circa 1890. Each features a circular turquoise blue center surrounded by a broad, richly p...

Handcrafted antique 19th century Islamic Turkish Ottoman tinned copper ceremonial water ewer. Antique Middle Eastern Asian Islamic style ewer jug metalware vessel. The bulbous body...

19th century Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish pierced brass and copper floor lamp. Beautiful Middle Eastern Islamic Syrian, Persian style brass floor lamp is handcrafted with Moorish calligraphy Arabian designs. Extremely fine antique Islamic floor brass lamp with Kufic Mamluk revival pierced foliate openwork’s chased and chiselled with Arabic calligraphy and figures. The Moorish brass shade is intricately hand-pierced with Islamic Tuluth writing and designs. Great exquisite Middle Eastern Asian Museum quality piece, beautiful desirable patina. Same floor lamp could be found at the Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. Hand-hammered decorative collector Islamic brass Moorish folk art Antique 19th century Middle Eastern floor lamp...

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...

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail This striking vintage Tibetan gau box necklace is a beautifully crafted statement piece that blends cultural heritage...

Antique 19th century Middle Eastern Persian Qajar Dynasty ( 1785-1924) tinned copper pitcher. The teardrop form ruffled mouth with a flat hand wrought handle, over a neck decorated with hand chased human figures, floral, and geometric designs. Nice decorative old rustic hand-hammered ewer pitcher in the Mameluke Qajar style. Large copper pitcher entirely engraved and plated with silver, tinned with incised scene of a figure seated. Persian Moorish Middle Eastern tinned copper water jug ewer. Middle Eastern Arabic...

Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral...

Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container. It has six compartments that lock ...

Antique Indian Bronze Temple Toy Horse-Drawn Chariot on Wheels, 19th Century A rare and evocative 19th-century Indian bronze temple toy, finely cast as a horse-drawn chariot mounted ...

A pair of Japanese Cloisonne enamel plates from the Meiji period (1868–1912), circa 1890. Each measures 11 inches in diameter and presents a colorful garden scene against a vivid tur...

Pair of black cast bronze Japanese candleholders censer. Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks...

Antique 19th century middle Eastern tinned copper ewer. Nice decorative old rustic hand-hammered ewer in the Mameluke style. Moorish middle e...

Middle Eastern 19th century large scale Jewish Egyptian finely hand etched brass memorial bowl decorated with medallions with Hebrew inscriptions, pyramids, sphinx, and human figures...

19th Century Dated Persian Qajar Tinned Copper Ewer Ablution Basin Set, Dated 1878. A complete two-piece Islamic ablution set comprising of a tall, elegant ewer (aftabeh) and its m...

An impressive 19th-century Indian hand-worked brass tray, richly decorated with an elaborate program of figural, animal, floral and calligraphic-inspired ornament. Measuring a substa...

Ritual bells have occupied an important place in Tibetan Buddhist practice for centuries, forming part of the liturgical objects used in meditation, prayer, and ceremonial rites. Kno...

A fine antique 19th century Mughal Nargile or hookah pipe base made of brass or bronze, the base with engraving and etching decorations. Mameluke revival brass hookah base, elaborately and elegantly hand decorated, engraved with with a recessed repeated floral motif, leaf, foliage and arabesques. Collectible Antique Indian Islamic Mughal engraved brass hookah base, bottle. This fascinating Indo-Persian Brass Engraved Vessel Hookah Base dates from the 19th century, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece. This vase has a beautiful shape and feel. It is intricately engraved with a arabesque foliage designs Mughal Northern India - 19th century. A nargile or hookah pipe's history dates back as far back as the 16th century, This charming piece has an elegant profile, will make a stunning vase, candle holder or shelf or mantel decoration...

An antique Japanese, Early Edo period, enamel copper tray. The oval shaped tray is enameled with a polychrome image of a Phoenix bird with flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne te...

Fine Antique Indian Mughal Brass bronze Ewer Altaba 19th century A substantial and finely hand-crafted 19th century Mughal-style copper ewer (aftaba), retaining traces of original s...

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...

KYOTO STYLE NAGA HIBACHI (FIREBOX BRAZIER GRILL), Japanese, Meiji Period, The rectangular hibachi is of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood construction with the original copper liner, and a colum...

This elegant pair of Persian brass vases dates to the Qajar period of the 19th century and demonstrates the rich decorative language of Islamic metalwork from the era. Finely engrave...

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Tinned Metal Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned metal pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with flowers and birds design on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique...

A Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji Period (late 19th) signed on the bottom. The vase is beautifully decorated with two koi fishes and a floral motif, a branch with flowers and lea...

Extraordinary Meiji period cast premium white metal alloy standing photograph frame - masterfully executed by an important workshop or metal casting studio with crisp high relief dra...

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...

This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho...

Large antique 19th century Turkish incense burner or fire pit with pierced brass and solid brass ornamentation. Museum quality Islamic collector metalwork piece footed incense censer...

A compressed globular body and an elongated tubular neck define the traditional profile of this Indian surahi. Originally developed across the subcontinent and Islamic world as cooli...

An impressive and unusually large 19th-century Middle Eastern Islamic brass bowl, richly hand-worked with engraved, chased and repoussé decoration in the tradition of medieval Mamluk metalwork. The substantial vessel has a broad, rounded body rising from a circular foot and tapering inward toward the open rim. Its entire exterior is organized into elaborate horizontal decorative registers, creating the dense, architectural surface characteristic of historic Islamic metal...

Quality antique Victorian copper kettle, having a quality antique Victorian copper kettle with a shaped carrying handle to the top, the original removable lid and shaped spout. D. 1880

A finely carved marble statue of Ganesh circa 19th century from India. The semi-elephant semi-human Hindu deity is also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka. In the Hinduism, Ganesh has th...

Antique fine Middle Eastern Moorish revival brass table lamp with Arabic calligraphy writing. Moorish, Syrian style brass table lamp with hammered brass with fine Islamic designs and Egyptian figure and animals. Hand-cut filigree shade. Brass Egyptian...

An antique Islamic brass basin, dating to the 19th century. The vessel is engraved with arabesque motifs, geometric borders, and stylized Arabic calligraphy. Antique Islamic Vessels ...