Global Art & Artifacts

filigree

Vintage. Lamp Finial.  Filigree.  Ormalu Gilded Brass.  Openwork. 

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    A stunning piece from early- to mid-1900s.  Filled with detail and openwork.   Ormalu is a gilding process of applying a finely grown amalgam to brass.  There is a small oxidation spot, shown in one of the photos.  Glass stand not included.

Small Filigree Ceramic Vase, China

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Detail: This is really unique. It looks to be a filigree process where finely twisted gold wire for the outline of various flowers and leaves. . . after being hand painted. Really unique. The base shell could be porcelain. From a Beijing dealer. Circa mid- to late- 1900’s. 4” tall.… Continue reading
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