Antiquities – efirms.shop https://www.efirms.shop Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:36:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Early 20th Century Chinese Faux Ivory Carved Earthquake Detector, Seismograph https://www.efirms.shop/product/early-20th-century-chinese-faux-ivory-carved-earthquake-detector-seismograph/ https://www.efirms.shop/product/early-20th-century-chinese-faux-ivory-carved-earthquake-detector-seismograph/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:36:05 +0000 https://www.efirms.shop/product/early-20th-century-chinese-faux-ivory-carved-earthquake-detector-seismograph/ Chinese seismograph was invented by Zhang Heng in about Eastern Han Dynasty. According to the history, The seismograph has eight directions, which are east, south, west, north, southeast, southwest, northeast and northwest. There is a dragon containing a dragon ball in each direction, and there is a toad under each dragon head corresponding to it. If an earthquake occurs in any direction, the dragon ball contained in the dragon’s mouth in that direction will fall into the toad’s mouth, and the direction of the earthquake can be determined from this. This seismograph was made from Faux Ivory with hand carved and hand painted eight dragons and eight toads and decorated with floral and flamings. also, there is hand carved Tao statue sitting on the top reading the Tao Te Ching. Due to the age, one dragon missing a part of it’s leg (see detailed photos), other than that, it is in very good antique condition.
Size: 20.5in H x 16in W x 16in D
Origin: China
Circa: 20th Century
Material: Bone/Faux Ivory
Condition: Original finished. Well balanced. hand carved, normal age wear.

Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos and the physical product.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export(In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    BoneHand-CarvedHand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    GoodWear consistent with age and use. Missing one leg on on dragon due to the age. Please refer to the additional pictures for the detailed condition and contact us if you have any questions.

  • Seller Location:
    Pomona, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24LP081Seller: LU6983241370672
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Chippendale(In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    GlassWood
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. some missing trim a small chip off one of the bases. Please ask for more photos. We are happy to send but we have already reached the 21 photo limit.

  • Seller Location:
    Redding, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Fleur De Lis Antiques and Design 372407Seller: LU959538744902
]]> https://www.efirms.shop/product/pair-of-asian-hand-carved-wooden-lanterns/feed/ 0 19th Century Oriental Brass and Marble Exotic Chandeliers https://www.efirms.shop/product/19th-century-oriental-brass-and-marble-exotic-chandeliers/ https://www.efirms.shop/product/19th-century-oriental-brass-and-marble-exotic-chandeliers/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:42:42 +0000 https://www.efirms.shop/product/19th-century-oriental-brass-and-marble-exotic-chandeliers/ Spectacular, rare antique candlesticks to decorate your exotic summer table
These are two bronze candle holders or similar.
They are two Asian figures, one female and the other male walking through what is supposed to be a bamboo forest.
One of them consists of 4 candle holders and the other of only 3 since he must have lost one. The set is supported on a piece of
“Siena Yellow” marble, typical marble from Ialian Tuscany
The couple was bought in Madrid, but we do not know their initial origin.
They are spectacular pieces. Ideal to place on a long table at dinner time. Especially at these summer dinners in the garden of the Hamptons or Scarsdale. The atmosphere they can achieve will be impressive.
Its condition is good, except for the loss of one of the candle holders, but that does not affect its aesthetics.
It has the patina of the passage of years which gives it much more charm. They are just as we bought them, we have not touched them so as not to distort their patina.
The rods where the candles are attached are made of copper or brass and the figure and the base seem to be made with Ormolu or gilded bronze.

Candleholder
illuminate summer table
exotic figures, chinese and china
Unique pieces, antique brass or brance condelabrum candle holders, Italian marble
Unique table, candelabra on console, different centerpiece
original gift, antiques, pair of antique candle holders or candelabras, chipendale chinoerie

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Chippendale(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    BrassMarble
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    GoodWear consistent with age and use.

  • Seller Location:
    Mombuey, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU4568140666292
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