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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box
19th century Chinoiserie lacquer sewing or writing box with beveled lid and elaborate allover gilt decoration. The lid with a central garden scene, the sides with reserves of landscape scenes, metal handles. Carved paw feet. The interior with numerous compartments, two with fitted trays, one loose tray box, one lidded compartment. A bottom drawer contains three compartments and a decorated, hinged work surface that can be propped up by two wooden arms beneath it. Size: 6" H X 14 1/8" W (incl. feet) x 10 1/4" D (incl. feet) Condition: Overall good, light wear, some worn traces of red embellishments. Small corner dings and other small losses with old repairs. Slight edge and surface cracking. At least one inside divider detached; some fitted trays may be missing.