Glamorous, exotic, and distinctive – here are 2 antique Chinese cocktail Shaker for a crowd! This high-quality piece (hand-engraved and well-marked) was created for elegant entertaining on a grand scale.
The Kut Hing company (from the city of Swatow – now called Shantou) was arguably the most prominent Swatow pewterware maker of the late 19th/early 20th century. An excellent example of Swatow pewter style, this piece showcases traditional highly-crafted dragon artwork.
“Swatow” literally translates to “mountain head;” and the majority of the pewter products made in this region were renown for their intricate decoration. The most popular and collectible items feature dragons and dragon themes.
This Shaker depicts a beautiful, hand-engraved dragon design that winds around most of the cannister. It consists of three pieces: cannister, strainer top and cup. The metal on the bottom is double-thickness. This is a large, substantial piece. The inside of the cup bears the company mark, and the bottom of the cannister is stamped with traditional Kut Hing markings over Chinese characters.
27.5 cm x 34 cm at the widest part -845gr
21.5 cm 28 cm at the widest part – 498gr.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Diameter: 13.39 in (34 cm)
Style:
Chinese Chippendale (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920s
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use. There are a few dents in the canister and strainer, but all pieces fit together. These dents, combined with various spots and scratches, are normal signs of age and use for antique barware. This fine piece is in beautiful, vintage condition.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: LU2682324331732
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/1920s-antique-kut-hing-swatow-cocktail-martini-shaker/feed/0Set of 6 porcelain chinese dessert plates Guang Cai from the 1960s
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Guang Cai plates are renowned for their use of bright colors, including pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple. These colors are often employed to create intricate patterns, scenes of everyday life, flowers, birds, historical figures, and landscapes.
Guang Cai plates were primarily produced during the Qing Dynasty in China (1644-1912). They are often associated with the Kangxi period (1662-1722) and the Qianlong period (1735-1796), when Chinese porcelain reached its zenith in terms of quality and creativity.
These plates feature a wide range of subjects, from mythological and historical scenes to floral motifs and depictions of daily life. This makes them highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.
These plates were produced in the 1960s
Similar to:
Guang Ji (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Diameter: 9.06 in (23 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 10
Style:
Chinese Chippendale(In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 967/2Seller: LU9318236975592
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/set-of-6-porcelain-chinese-dessert-plates-guang-cai-from-the-1960s/feed/0set of 10 porcelain chinese dinner plates Guang Cai dinnerware from the 1960s
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/set-of-10-porcelain-chinese-dinner-plates-guang-cai-dinnerware-from-the-1960s/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 22:44:31 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/set-of-10-porcelain-chinese-dinner-plates-guang-cai-dinnerware-from-the-1960s/Set of 10 Chinese porcelain dinner plates. These Guang Cai plates, also known as ‘three-color plates’ or ‘family rose plates’ in Chinese, are a type of Chinese porcelain known for its vibrant color palette and intricate decoration. These plates are named after the glazing technique used to create a variety of colors on the porcelain’s surface.
Guang Cai plates are renowned for their use of bright colors, including pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple. These colors are often employed to create intricate patterns, scenes of everyday life, flowers, birds, historical figures, and landscapes.
Guang Cai plates were primarily produced during the Qing Dynasty in China (1644-1912). They are often associated with the Kangxi period (1662-1722) and the Qianlong period (1735-1796), when Chinese porcelain reached its zenith in terms of quality and creativity.
These plates feature a wide range of subjects, from mythological and historical scenes to floral motifs and depictions of daily life. This makes them highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.
These plates were produced in the 1960s
Similar to:
Guang Ji (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Diameter: 10.24 in (26 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 10
Style:
Chinese Chippendale(In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 967/1Seller: LU9318236973402
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/set-of-10-porcelain-chinese-dinner-plates-guang-cai-dinnerware-from-the-1960s/feed/0Vintage Maitland-Smith Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Tureens-Pair
https://www.efirms.shop/product/vintage-maitland-smith-blue-and-white-lidded-porcelain-tureens-pair/
https://www.efirms.shop/product/vintage-maitland-smith-blue-and-white-lidded-porcelain-tureens-pair/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 22:43:42 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/vintage-maitland-smith-blue-and-white-lidded-porcelain-tureens-pair/Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite pair of vintage porcelain tureens by the renowned Maitland-Smith.
Each tureen boasts a classic blue and white lattice pattern, meticulously hand-painted to create a timeless and elegant look. The lidded design not only enhances their aesthetic appeal but also ensures your culinary creations remain warm and inviting.
Perfect for serving soups, stews, or as decorative centerpieces, these tureens are a testament to Maitland-Smith’s commitment to quality and artistry. Add a touch of sophistication to your table setting with these stunning vintage pieces.
Acquired from an Old Florida Naples Estate
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Creator:
Maitland Smith(Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Chinese Chippendale(In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
PorcelainHand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Thailand
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
unknown
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use. Wear is consistent with age mostly around the rims and inside overall excellent with no chips. These were used as decorative pieces in a guest house never as serving pieces.
Seller Location:
North Fort Myers, US
Reference Number:
Seller: LU9847240846232
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/vintage-maitland-smith-blue-and-white-lidded-porcelain-tureens-pair/feed/0French Charles X Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/french-charles-x-gilt-bronze-centerpiece/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 13:55:18 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/french-charles-x-gilt-bronze-centerpiece/French Charles X (1st Quarter 19th Century) centerpiece (sur tout de table) with a gilt bronze filigree gallery over a mirrored surface and paw feet.
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
Style:
Charles X(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
BronzeGold LeafMirror
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
first quarter of the 19th century
Condition:
Good
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: REG3807Seller: LU9779834341
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/french-charles-x-gilt-bronze-centerpiece/feed/0Charles X White Opaline Plate by Jean-Baptiste Desvignes
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/charles-x-white-opaline-plate-by-jean-baptiste-desvignes/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 13:54:55 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/charles-x-white-opaline-plate-by-jean-baptiste-desvignes/Opaline crystal plate decorated with dark blue forget-me-nots and gilded stripes, produced by Jean-Baptiste Desvignes. Desvignes was a French glass painter who gained notoriety for his techniques for painting on opaline crystal and glass using vegetable-based colors that were limited to dark blue and red. Light wear to the gilding,
circa 1820.
Dim: W 6.7 in – D 6.7in – H 1.2in.
Dim: L 17cm, P 17cm, H 3cm.
Creator:
Jean-Baptiste Desvignes(Painter)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Style:
Charles X(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Opaline Glass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1820-1829
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1820
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 4405Seller: LU2065316307691
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/charles-x-white-opaline-plate-by-jean-baptiste-desvignes/feed/019th Century Russian Silver and Niello Beaker
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No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Maker’s mark A.K., Moscow, 1844
tapering shape, sides nielloed with architectural panels and swags of flowers, all on a hatched linear ground 8.4cm high, 3.5oz.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Diameter: 1.19 in (3 cm)
Style:
Charles X(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
SilverCast
Place of Origin:
Russia
Period:
1840-1849
Date of Manufacture:
1844
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Firenze, IT
Reference Number:
Seller: LU4533217330972
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/19th-century-russian-silver-and-niello-beaker/feed/0Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/paris-porcelain-coffee-service-in-charles-x-style/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 13:54:07 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/paris-porcelain-coffee-service-in-charles-x-style/Paris porcelain coffee service in Charles X-style. Each of the 6 exquisite pieces features delicately hand painted cartouches with polychrome flower bouquets on white and dark blue background accented with gilt borders.
This service comprises:
– A coffee pot (Dimension: H 26.5cm, L 21cm D 12cm)
– A milk pot (Dimension: H 21cm, L 18cm D 10cm)
– 4 coffee cups with saucers (Dimension. cups: H 10cm, L 10cm, P 8cm, dimension. Saucers: H 2cm D 13cm)
A gilt vine leaves garland ornaments the cups, the coffee pot, the milk pot and the saucers. The interior, the collar and the handles are entirely gilded. This service can also be used as a tea service,
circa 1850.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Charles X(In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
PorcelainHand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use. In overall good condition, with intricate gilding. A saucer restored on the edge.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 2662Seller: LU2065316785912
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/paris-porcelain-coffee-service-in-charles-x-style/feed/0Hyalite Glass Flacon
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/hyalite-glass-flacon/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 13:53:40 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/hyalite-glass-flacon/This fascinating Charles X-period “cathedral” flacon has the appearance of agate, but it is actually crafted of rare red hyalite glass. The sculpted vessel rests within a patinated and gilt bronze basilica-inspired stand decorated in an openwork, Gothic-style arcade, and it was retailed by the goldsmithing shop of Grandcher of Paris.
Hyalite glass was developed by Bohemian glassmaker Friedrich Egermann in the late 18th century in Haida; the artisen wanted to create glass that rivaled gemstones. He achieved this by applying a metal oxide to the surface of colorless glass in a process called “cementation,” which requires three firings and a high level of skill. Different oxides give the glass different colors, and the result impressively mimics the appearance of a semi-precious stone.
Label on base reads “Grandcher, au Petit Dunkerque, rue de Richelieu No. 91, au coin de celle Menars, a Paris”
Circa 1830
Measures” 2 3/4“ diameter x 11” high.
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
Style:
Charles X(In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
AgateBronzeGlass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1830
Condition:
Excellent
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 31-3815Seller: LU891124867492
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/hyalite-glass-flacon/feed/0White Opaline Service with Black and Gold Decoration
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https://www.efirms.shop/product/white-opaline-service-with-black-and-gold-decoration/#respondFri, 11 Oct 2024 13:53:21 +0000https://www.efirms.shop/product/white-opaline-service-with-black-and-gold-decoration/Service known as “glass of water” in white opaline with black and gold decoration with flowery borders. It is composed of a pitcher, a flask, a candlestick and a tray in eglomerate glass decorated with a female bust and gilt bronze. It is from around 1825-1830.
The carafe rests on a pedestal, decorated with a crown of black and gold flowers surrounded by gilded nets and a grid pattern. It is closed by a ball-shaped stopper decorated with a petal rosette. The bottles have decorations of friezes of foliage surrounding flowers. The decoration of the candlestick is similar. The glass tray rests on three hoofed feet, the belt is decorated with a frieze of daisies and openwork in the upper part. A crown of blue flowers surrounds a young woman dressed in a blue dress belted with a golden ribbon.
Dimension of the tray : 29 x 29 x 5
Dimension of the pitcher : 15 x 15 x 30
Dimension of the candlestick : 6,5 x 6,5 x 8,5
Dimension of the flask : 8 x 8 x 18.
Attributed to:
Jean-Baptiste Desvignes (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Charles X(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Opaline Glass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1820-1829
Date of Manufacture:
1825
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use. Time wear on the foliage decor and gilding. Slight wear of the painting of the tray.