Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century
Made for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone/ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent
An Anglo-Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray with a selection of typical carved ivory accessories.
Drawer to the front.
Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage.
From China
29.5 x 21 x 15.5 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available on checkout
Made for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone/ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent
An Anglo-Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray with a selection of typical carved ivory accessories.
Drawer to the front.
Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage.
From China
29.5 x 21 x 15.5 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available on checkout
Description
Made for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone/ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent
An Anglo-Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray with a selection of typical carved ivory accessories.
Drawer to the front.
Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage.
From China
29.5 x 21 x 15.5 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available on checkout
