Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Long Sideboards Carved stone lamp niche -

Carved stone lamp niche - these were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles

elm trees rarely grow to this size

or a decorative accent

5 X 79 (WxDxH cms)

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Long Sideboards Carved stone lamp niche -Made for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent An Anglo Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray