Fine Old Antique Japanese Bronze Sterling Silver Mixed Metal Page Scroll Turner
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15006288 |
I Will be listing a very nice assortment of antiques and collectibles form a recent estate. A lot of Asian items and antiques and high quality items. All fresh to the market.
Up for auction is a fine old antique Japanese mixed metal book page or scroll turner. This dates from the Meiji era. It appears it had later English sterling silver fittings added to gift the piece. Dated on the side 1928 and was made by Grey & Co. of England. The handle has a wonderful aesthetics des...ign. Made of hollow brass or bronze with silver overlay. Has a praying mantis and flower as decorations. Hilt is engraved with the date and hallmarks of the silver smith. In overall nice condition for its age, Blade has no cracks or chips. Patina is nice and can polish up. The handle has no crack or holes and a couple pressure dents. Measures approx. 14 3/4" long. Rare item and is a must for any collector. Fresh from a 90 year estate collection and is fresh to the market. Glare spots are from the lights reflection and not on the items surface. We can combine shipping on multiple items won.
Please checkout my other auctions for more original Chinese paintings! Can combine shipping for multiple items won to help save on shipping costs. Domestic shipping is USPS delivery confirmation. California residents pay 8% sales tax. Please email with any questions! Will ship overseas.
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Up for auction is a fine old antique Japanese mixed metal book page or scroll turner. This dates from the Meiji era. It appears it had later English sterling silver fittings added to gift the piece. Dated on the side 1928 and was made by Grey & Co. of England. The handle has a wonderful aesthetics des...ign. Made of hollow brass or bronze with silver overlay. Has a praying mantis and flower as decorations. Hilt is engraved with the date and hallmarks of the silver smith. In overall nice condition for its age, Blade has no cracks or chips. Patina is nice and can polish up. The handle has no crack or holes and a couple pressure dents. Measures approx. 14 3/4" long. Rare item and is a must for any collector. Fresh from a 90 year estate collection and is fresh to the market. Glare spots are from the lights reflection and not on the items surface. We can combine shipping on multiple items won.
Please checkout my other auctions for more original Chinese paintings! Can combine shipping for multiple items won to help save on shipping costs. Domestic shipping is USPS delivery confirmation. California residents pay 8% sales tax. Please email with any questions! Will ship overseas.
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