Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Coat Hooks Over 120 years old

Over 120 years old

The top name plate originally would have shown the name of the owner

30 x 46 high cm

Constructed from Teakwood

Beautifully carved and very finely painted wooden figure of a performer who has such a quizzical look on his face - Circa

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Coat Hooks Over 120 years oldThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged