Gilt Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Period - 18th Century The lid interior with mirror

The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray with a selection of typical carved ivory accessories

This pot is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

The softly worn surfaces

Old Chinese Wire Lantern From Shanxi - 85Yrs Old

Gilt Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Period - 18th Century The lid interior with mirrorThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market and 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 fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This jewellery