Japanese silver dragon-form censer of superb quality stars at Heritage, May 16

Meiji period Japanese silver dragon-form incense burner or censer, estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com
Meiji period Japanese silver dragon-form incense burner or censer, estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com
Meiji period Japanese silver dragon-form incense burner or censer, estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com

DALLAS — The Japanese silver incense burner that leads Heritage Auctions‘ Tuesday, May 16 Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu Signature® Auction is a giant among dragons. Created from nearly 45 pounds of 99% pure silver and accented with eyes of more than 22k gold, the piece, which hails from the Meiji period, holds an estimate of $50,000-$70,000 and is steeped in mystery. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese famille verte birds could rule the roost at SJ Auctioneers, Sept. 11

One of a pair of Chinese famille verte geese or duck biscuit figurines, each est. $1,000-$5,000
One of a pair of Chinese famille verte geese or duck biscuit figurines, each est. $1,000-$5,000
One of a pair of Chinese famille verte geese or duck biscuit figurines, each est. $1,000-$5,000

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers will bid farewell to summer and greet early fall with a Silver, Collectibles, Toys & Decor auction on Sunday, September 11, beginning at 4 pm Eastern time. The 248-lot, online-only auction serves the needs of collectors and gift retailers alike and features a wide variety of items, many of them hard-to-find. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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