Gilt Chinese Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Mango Wood Largest bead dia 1cm

Largest bead dia 1cm

Given that this piece is made form both Oak and Elm gives it a good age

In original box

70 x 29 x 42 (w x d x h cms)

68 x 8 x 146 (wxdxh cms)

Gilt Chinese Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Mango Wood Largest bead dia 1cmThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made for 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. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. These pieces are a fragile piece of history and are usually found damaged. This jewellery