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A new word for some of us: Singerie. Not sure what the Maitland Smith folks had in mind when they created this casting of monkeys, carrying a dish- like-object on two poles. But it has a history.
Singerie, a visual arts depiction, can be…
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- Item Number: O-9060
- Provenance/Origin: Maitland Smith. Mid-1900s. Philippines
- Composition: Bronze, paint
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 11" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Price: $ 295.00 USD
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Quite stunning! The Maitland Smith company was founded in Hong Kong by a well-known antique dealer. Besides designing quality 18th century furniture, Maitland Smith also scoured the globe in search of quality antique furnishings to supplement his furniture. This elephant was cast in the Philippines…
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- Item Number: S-3925
- Provenance/Origin: Philippines. 1930 - 1940s. Maitland Smith. Handmade
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 20" tall x 24" wide x 10.5" deep
- Weight: 36 pounds
- Price: $ 895.00 USD
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Detail: This solid and modern looking table is part of the Elle Décor offering ….. known for elegant home décor. The scissor legs and top frame are chrome steel. The top is tempered opaque black glass. Normally, these types of tables are only offered in our…
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- Item Number: F-9108
- Provenance/Origin: Not sure. Recent without box.
- Composition: Chrome steel and tempered glass.
- Dimensions: 22" tall x 16" diameter top
- Weight: 9.75 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Detail: This Chinese lamp is made of elm wood and covered in a leather-like material and then painted with a golden floral pattern on the surface. The shade is new and purchased locally by EsotericStuff. It is a rectangular fabric shade with gold sateen inside. A rotary dimmer switch is…
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- Item Number: F-6898
- Provenance/Origin: China. Recent.
- Composition: Wood, metal, leather-like material, paint
- Dimensions: 25" tall with shade. 8" widest
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Price: $185.00 USD
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Detail: The gong is quite old. The gong sound is rich, deep, long-lasting and resonant. The stand is carved from wood and the mallet has a wood handle with a fabric covered bulky striker. Pristine condition and ready to strike. Special packaging will be required for shipping. Circa mid- to…
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- Item Number: C-0915
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Wood, metal, fabric/filler
- Dimensions: 40.5" tall x 37" widest; 17.5" gong diameter
- Weight: 17.75 pounds
- Price: $690.00 USD
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Detail: This is an incredible piece of craftsmanship. From a wealthy home in Shanghai. Our agent said that the item had been in the family for over two generations. Two pieces in a vintage older rosewood. Notice the curved areas on the esotericstuff.com section…
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- Item Number: F-9064
- Provenance/Origin: Shanghai home. Circa early 1900's
- Composition: Wood and marble sheet
- Dimensions: 19.25" tall x 13" wide x 6" deep
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $325.00 USD
