Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins It has five handy drawers

It has five handy drawers and is still coated in its original black lacquer

combining utility with carefully balanced proportions

each with its own shelf for organization

Materials: Layered cotton cloth with hand-stitched Kantha embroidery

Walnut & more rarely Cypress & Pear Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins It has five handy drawersThis 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