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3 Small Chinese Bronze Censers,c1890
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3 Small Chinese Bronze Censers,c1890

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Nice collection of three small late 19th century Chinese bronze censers, c1890. The larger one has nice scrolling dragon decoration and stands on stylised raised feet. There are holes in the rim so I assume it was designed to hang from a chain. The next largest is well decorated with birds/foliage and elephant mask handles and has character marks on the base. The final one is of classical round design , it stands on tripod legs and has character marks to the base. All three are in good condition and have aged well with nice colour/patina. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view them or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 1) 4cm tall x 9cm wide x 9 cm deep;2) 7cm tall x 10cm wide x 9cm deep;3) 7cm tall x 9cm wide x 9cm deep, combined weight 1kg. I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Censers to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1040547
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Nice collection of three small late 19th century Chinese bronze censers, c1890. The larger one has nice scrolling dragon decoration and stands on stylised raised feet. There are holes in the rim so I assume it was designed to hang from a chain.
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The next largest is well decorated with birds/foliage and elephant mask handles and has character marks on the base.
Curious Antiques

The final one is of classical round design , it stands on tripod legs and has character marks to the base. All three are in good condition and have aged well with nice colour/patina. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view them or have any questions.

fig 1. Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface.
fig 1. 3 Small Chinese Bronze Censers,c1890

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 1) 4cm tall x 9cm wide x 9 cm deep;2) 7cm tall x 10cm wide x 9cm deep;3) 7cm tall x 9cm wide x 9cm deep, combined weight 1kg. I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Censers to the 19th Century.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1040547
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

3 Small Chinese Bronze Censers,c1890

Archive II Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface. View II
Archive III Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface. View III
Archive IV Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface. View IV
Archive V Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface. View V
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface.
3 Small Chinese Bronze Censers,c1890
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Three small antique Chinese bronze censers with varying patinas, surface reliefs, and tripod forms arranged on a surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Traditional
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourBronze
  • MotifsTripod feet, Relief decoration, Loop handles
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Chinese bronze censers have a long history rooted in religious, ritualistic, and domestic practices, primarily used for burning incense during ancestral worship, meditation, and scholar pursuits.

These pieces were typically cast using traditional techniques such as the lost-wax method, employing copper alloys containing various proportions of tin, lead, and zinc to achieve specific patinas.

Authentic period pieces are generally identified by the quality of casting, natural patination and oxidisation of the metal, wear patterns appropriate to age, and sometimes reign marks or workshop stamps on the base.

They work effectively as sculptural accent pieces on bookshelves, coffee tables, or mantelpieces, contrasting well against minimalist modern furniture or complementing eclectic scholarly displays.

Bronze should be kept dry and dusted gently with a soft brush. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes or abrasive cloths, as these can strip the historic patina that contributes to the value.
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