An unusual Japanese Meiji period antique bronze paperweight in the form of  of two turtles on what appears to be a leaf. Signed with a seal mark. It measures 6 3/4" x 1 1/2" and is very heavy bronze.The Meiji Era was the 44-year period of Japan's history from 1868 to 1912 when the country was under the rule of the great Emperor Mutsuhito. Also called the Meiji Emperor, he was the first ruler of Japan to wield actual political power in centuries. An Era of Change

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This year marks 59 years

in the antique and art business in the Los Angeles area and at one time Las

Vegas and San Rafael, CA. Up until 2006 we had two large stores in Los Angeles,

Larchmont Village Estate Jewelry and Antiques was in Hancock Park on Larchmont

Blvd and the other on Melrose and called Melrose Antique which specialized in

Mid-Century. These days poor health has curtailed my yearly travels to Europe

on buying trips. My time is spent searching leads and estate sales. My wife and

I have held local estate sales for over 30+ years and have a very competent

staff which helps us.

My first love are

paintings done in France,1900 to 1950. This is called the School of Paris which

included artist from around the world who worked and studied in France. I have

over 300 such paintings. Many are listed on the Ruby Lane site under our shop

name, Larchmont Village Antiques. My wife's specialty is antique jewelry

and has been running our stores since 1981. Please watch my listing as we

are buying great items daily. Always feel free to ask questions and I'll do my

best to answer promptly.

SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE, Since we operate an open store all items

listed on eBay are subject to prior sale.

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scary quotes by them. If you would like a quote before bidding please contact

me.