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19th Century Chinese Export Table Top Black Lacquer Jewelry/Valuables Cabinet

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Chinoiserie hand painted 19th century Chinese export jewelry cabinet circa 1880; is fronted by a pair of raised panel double doors; decorated in gilt with scenes of Chinese figures, floral borders, indigenous trees, with pavilion pagoda like structures; all on a black lacquered background. The sides are also decorated with the striking gold and black coloring and the inside door panels have similar accents. The interior is fitted with seven assorted drawers (two sizes----three long drawers and four box drawers) for storing either valuables or jewelry (thus the key lock front) The pulls are original. The cabinet rests on four gilt decorated bracket feet to the front and rear. The condition is all original and in very good condition with no additions or restoration of any kind. There are several nicks to the vertical corners of the undecorated rear panel. The plain rear panel also has a shrinkage vertical hairline top to bottom attecting to it's nearly 150 year old lineage.

Dimensions: 17" high x 14" wide x 7" deep
Provenance: Recently acquired from a Pacific Heights San Francisco estate.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, Lacquered.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	765644

Dimensions

W.	14 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	35.56 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.