Black Lacquer Canton Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Dowry Chest and rolled rim create an

and rolled rim create an elegant silhouette that sits comfortably within both traditional and contemporary settings

The woods used were often Elm

has minimal wear on the gilt painting and has been checked over in our workshop and small restorations made to stop the aging process

An early 19th century Anglo-Indian brass inlaid rosewood writing slope

Black Lacquer Canton Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Dowry Chest and rolled rim create anThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is in excellent condition. Made circa 1835 in Canton. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in the typical style with brass swan neck handles and carved paw feet. It comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles and working key. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing