Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Long Sideboards Used for the storage of

Used for the storage of liquids such as wine

5 X 79 (WxDxH cms)

Dimensions: W128 x D18 x H48 cm

With hardy and well crafted iron work this would have been made for a wealthy family

the pieces display the refined layered lacquer finish for which Burmese artisans became highly regarded during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Long Sideboards Used for the storage ofMade 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