DESCRIPTION: A very elaborate and exceptional 19th C. Chinese hand mirror in the shape of a fan adorned with carved jade, uncut Burmese rubies and enameled auspicious symbols. Inset into the center is a light green jadeite butterfly (a female symbol) that compliments the two silver butterflies at either end of the handle. Four auspicious symbols have been enameled: the gourd, flower basket, fan and castanets. The silver body (probably a silver or pewter alloy mix) is also adorned with all eight... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A very good 19th C. (or earlier) Chinese cloisonné snuff bottle in pear form with a dark red enamel ground and continuous pond scene around the bulbous body with water birds against a light blue sky. Excellent condition; no dents or missing enamel. DIMENSIONS: 3 1/8” high (8 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese silver bracelet with a raised, wide, repousse band of floral designs between two narrow rope borders. Very good condition with light wear; early 20th C.; no hallmarks visible. DIMENSIONS: 2 3/8” inside diameter (6.1 cm); band is 5/8” wide (2.9 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A pair of silver bracelets, both with repossee’ designs against a stippled background, and each with a stamped Chinese hallmark on the interior band. DIMENSIONS: Each approximately 2 6/8” in diameter (6.7 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A fine Chinese export letter opener crafted to resemble a Mughal-style dagger with carved spinach jade handle and silver blade. There are no hallmarks but the blade appears to be sterling with a fine acanthus leaf pattern on the ricasso separating the carved jade guard and the raised silver Chinese shou character (meaning longevity) on the blade. The acanthus leaf theme continues in carved jade above the guard and on the end of the handle. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th C... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A square scholar’s calligraphy box of solid brass, the outer lid engraved with a poem, translated to mean “Charming landscapes make you get more ideas of writing during autumn.” A nice portable way to carry necessary writing accoutrements, the lower portion of the box was used to hold the ink cake. Dating from the first quarter of the 20th century, this box was obviously used for mixing inks as ink residue remains on the interior. DIMENSIONS: 2 5/8” square (6.6 cm) X 1” high (2.5 ... Click for details