Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood This very useful teak shelf

This very useful teak shelf still has its original sand paint finish dating from the 1930's

Chapati boxes come in all sizes

made with reclaimed wood from antique doorways

and is a particularly attractive variation on the classic colonial open shelf

Tea Cup: W11 x D11 x H7 cm

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood This very useful teak shelfThis 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