Intricately carved with a three legged toad (wealth) resting on a leaf, next to a lotus pod with movable hardwood seeds, under the leaf a spider and another insect and two frogs on the stem of the lotus pod. H. 3,5 cm, diameter 5 cm. For a similar toggle: Margaret Duda-Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 79, fig. 452. Beautiful wear and patina.

A very unusual stretch bracelet with old ivory of a hand and club,Ming glass beads,striped Tang beads and a old bronze ball. The bracelet is strung with a stretch material to fit all sizes. A nice piece of Chinese antiques to wear.

Chinese box padlock with key, made of brass, probably c 1900. Finely engraved with a bird and a dragon, a bridge and a cottage. Length "1 ¾ / 4.3 cm. Condition: fine.

An unusual divided double brass cricket cage with a glass front. The top of the case has the symbol etched in for prosperity. The glass divider in the case is missing but can easily be replaced. Age. Mid 19th century. Size: H. 7cm. W. 10.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

Chinese Brass Hardware, drop Handle with "Longevity" in Chinese Character, 1" diameter for "Longevity" character, 3/4" deep.

A small Chinese brass handwarmer with pierced lid and carrying handle. The lid has many vent holes, some of which are shaped like stars. and these organize the round holes into what looks like many plum blossoms. The warmer measures 3 1/4' high (5 1/2" high with handle up) x 5" in diameter, and dates to the late 19th Century. There is a Chinese character chiseled on the base which translate to "to set on fire"...

Chinese etched and carved design of Double Gourd and leaves in the background Brass Lock and heavy Key, Ca. early 1900, 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" high, 3/4" deep(outside measurement), 1 3/8" wide(inside opening), hole is less 1/8" diameter round, in working condition, polished with many years of usage naturally original condition, some areas are stained and dark. This lock and key was found in Yunnan Providence in China.

Chinese Brass Lock and Key with Chinese Character signed inside, Ca. 1900 or before, outside measurement(3 1/4" long, 1 1/4" high, 7/8" deep, inside measurement(2 1/8" long, 3/8" high under stick, 7/8" deep), the round stick is 1/4" diameter, old age green patina or stain on brass, and in good working condition.

Chinese Brass Lock and Key with signature, early 1900, 2 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" deep(outside measurement), 1 1/8" wide(inside measurement), stick is 3/16" less than 1/8" diameter round, sort of 3 dimentional shape, in good working condition. There are some interesting embossed and inscribed Chinese design under the old stained Brass in original condition. Thick and large size of the key is very decorative.

A 19th C.Mystery lock from China with etched birds and flowers.The lock has no opening for the key until you find the secret way to find the opening. Comes with instructions & original key. Size 8.5cm x 3.5cm. Condition: Very good with natural aging.

Chinese Brass Oil Lantern or Oil Lamp Ca. before 1920, 11" high for stand, separate round Dish with handle for oil-1 1/4" high shallow dish, bottom-5 1/4" x 1 3/4" high, stand nicely within the Brass ring attached to the main stand in the middle section, bottom-5 1/2" diameter and, 1 3/4" high, etched double fish and original used condition, no damages.

This rare fine brass vessel with cover is From the late 19 th or early 20th century era , a heirloom piece of some straits chinese family, made by the south east Asian region's local Chinese brass-works artisan, specially made for the baba nyonya community, it is called kamcheng , normally porcelain type but also have these brass type and the silver works type

Chinese Bridal Bamboo Basket, with Red Lacquer trim and handle, made during later part of 1800's to early 1900's, 19" high with handle and 7" high without handle, 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" wide, oval shape. Beautifully handcrafted basket. No damage.

Chinese Bridal large Red Lacquer on wood Food Container or storage bowl with removable tops, 7" high, 20 5/8" diameter on top, made in 19th century. The low relief carving in brown lacquer work scrolling vines on red lacquer base is in good condition with some gold highlighted between the decoration. The top is in two(2) pieces, lift to open, the holes are for air circulation. Shows some joining separations, and wrapped around with original metal wire...

A wonderful bronze opium or cigarette set inlaid with green enamel that accentuates the fine details of fish, lotus, butterflies and flowers. The box is lined with the original wood insert, which is extremely rare to find intact. All items has footed feet with blue enamel. Condition is excellent, save the tray that has a slight wavy rim to one side and minor enamel loss to a couple of the feet, which does not detract from the beauty of this rare set...

Decorated woth a taotie mask at the end. Length: 18,5 cm. Condition: very good with a wonderful patina.

Diameter approximately 28.5 cm. Polished. In good condition.

Chinese bronze rushrest in the shape of a mountain with a dragn head peak at one end. The center front cast with a man fishing. The back a man sitting in a house. Age early 17th century. Size: Length: 7" Width: 1.5" Height: max. 4"