Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables In reality

In reality

natural & blue

a retail space

- 75-100 yrs old

Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red and black pigment

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables In realityThis 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 however the condition of this piece is outstanding. This sewing box has been checked over in our workshop and small