Elm Chest Of Drawers From Gansu - 19th Century Scarves China for the Anglo-Indian market

China for the Anglo-Indian market

The skills used to create this stand have been passed down through generations from family elders

Stretcher Supports

it still has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient

This jewelry cabinet has been checked over in our workshop and small restorations made to stop the aging process

Elm Chest Of Drawers From Gansu - 19th Century Scarves China for the Anglo-Indian marketThis chest of drawers doubles as a sideboard, is from Gansu and dates from the late 19th century. Made from elm wood, it was originally black lacquered. Over time, the lacquer has since worn away leaving this beautifully rustic finish. This cabinet was originally a grain store and the panels at the front would have been purely decorative. The paneling has since been converted into drawers for storage. This would make a fantastic centerpiece in a