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Chinese Metalworks from the Asia Society collection : Bowl. North China; Tang period (618-906)

Bowl. North China; Tang period (618-906), about late 7th - early 8th century. Silver with embossing, chasing, engraving, and gilding. H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection of Asian Art. 1979.117....

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Tags: bowl, silver, Tang period

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13 janvier 2009

18 karat gold, silver and ruby lizard brooch, Buccellati

18 karat gold, silver and ruby lizard brooch, Buccellati The three-dimensional reptile of textured gold crouched upon a tree of textured silver, the eyes set with 2 cabochon rubies, signed Buccellati. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels.|...

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Tags: Buccellati, silver, gold, ruby, Brooch, lizard

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12 janvier 2009

A pair of 18th century silver and paste pendeloque earpendants

A pair of 18th century silver and paste pendeloque earpendants Each composed of two colourless paste graduated elongated oval drops with ribbon bow connecting link and beaded detail, circa 1770, later loop fittings (2). Estimate £800 - £1,200 Christie's....

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Tags: 18th century, silver, paste, pendeloque earpendants

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11 janvier 2009

A fine mid 18th century silver, diamond and cultured pearl brooch

A fine mid 18th century silver, diamond and cultured pearl brooch Designed as a double bow closed-set with table and rose-cut diamonds the centre with single table-cut diamond within rose-cut diamond surround, suspending a large baroque cultured pearl...

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Tags: diamond, silver, cultured pearl, mid 18th century

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11 janvier 2009

Silver by Tiffany & Co. and Paul Revere Highlight Christie's American Silver Sale

A tour-de-force ivory tankard carved with the scene of a tiger hunt. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009. NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s Important American Silver sale on January 23 is led by a group of exemplary Tiffany & Co. silver, from the classical revival...

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Tags: silver, Tiffany Co, Arthur L. Barney, James H. Whitehouse, Joseph Heinrich, Paul Revere

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30 décembre 2008

Stag Beetle, Japan, Meiji period

Stag Beetle, Japan, Meiji period, 2" - 5cm A fine fully articulated model of stag beetle, in silver. Note: Ex Lundgren collection. Brandt Asian Art Gallery - www.brandtasianart.com - all text & images © Brandt Asian Art Gallery

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Tags: silver, Japan, Meiji period, Stag Beetle

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30 décembre 2008

Magnificent Jade & Silver Eating Knife, Mongolia, 19th century

Magnificent Jade & Silver Eating Knife, Mongolia, 19th century, 33.6cm This elegant eating knife and holder offers a small glimpse into the lifestyle of the Mongolian nobility in the nineteenth century. The holder comprises seven hand-cut hollowed-out...

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Tags: 19th century, jade, silver, Mongolia, Eating Knife

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26 décembre 2008

A pair of baitong tribute silver candlesticks. Circa 1800

A pair of baitong tribute silver candlesticks. Circa 1800 Each stem rising from an elaborate domed base engraved with foliate motifs to tiers of undulating petals, surmounted by an exotic parrot perched on a branch, one clasping a grape in its mouth,...

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Tags: silver, circa 1800, Candlesticks, baitong

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18 décembre 2008

Pair Of Silver, Gold And Chrysoberyl Pendent Earrings, Portuguese, Second Half Of The 18th Century

Pair Of Silver, Gold And Chrysoberyl Pendent Earrings, Portuguese, Second Half of The 18th Century Each centring on a stylised bow design, suspending a navette-shaped pendent drop set to the centre with a quatrefoil motif, to a similarly shaped surmount,...

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Tags: jewelry, chrysoberyl, silver, gold, Pendent Earrings, Portuguese, Second Half of The 18th Century

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16 décembre 2008

An eighteen karat gold and silver brooch, Buccellati, Italian

An eighteen karat gold and silver brooch, Buccellati, Italian designed as a spray of thistle and leaves; signed M. Buccellati, Italy 96; mounted in eighteen karat gold and silver; length: 3 3/4in. Sold for $3,600 Bonhams. Fine Jewelry, 16 Dec 2008. San...

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Tags: Buccellati, jewelry, silver, gold

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