Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box Circa 1830

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Chinese Export Lacquer

Sewing Box Circa 1820

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Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box with Ivory tools Circa 1820

	Sewing box in Chinese lacquer. The black/dark brown lacquer is decorated with gold in two colours, depicting figures and stylised stylised flowers. The decoration is boldly executed and of good quality. The box stands on four carved wooden feet. The interior contains sewing tools. Chinese made for export to England circa 1820. Dimensions: 17"wide 11.50"deep 6.50" tall (on feet)
	The top of the box is decorated with an elaborate scene of figures in a landscape framed with stylised borders. The gold is rubbed in places especially on the borders. The borders are of raised lacquer. Red shows through the worn parts.
	The centre of the top showing a vignette within the larger pattern.
	One side of the front showing the drawer which opens out from the bottom part.
	Other side of the front. Thereis damage on the drawer and just above as it can be seen on these last two pictures. This has been consolidated but considering the very high quality nature of the work complete restoration is impossible.
	Side view.
	Side view.
	Back views.
	Inside the box has two lidded boxes and fine sewing tools.
	Details of tools.
	Sewing barrels turned and carved. The thread would come out of the small hole.