Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins Iron ring handles complete the

Iron ring handles complete the traditional look

221 x 45 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

Walnut & more rarely Cypress & Pear Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century

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Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins Iron ring handles complete theThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made for 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. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. These pieces are a fragile piece of history and are usually found damaged. This jewellery