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Red Lacquered Mahogany China Cabinet
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Red Lacquered Mahogany China Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold by Repton Co
Sold 20 September 2025 · Repton Co
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Description

An early 20thC mahogany china cabinet with red and gold lacquered chinoiserie decoration. This comes with an original purchase receipt dated 1921. Interestingly this was made for F J Meatyard, a highly regarded art dealer, known as 'Honest Fred'.

Dimensions: 167.5cm high x 95.5cm wide and 47cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
167.5cm (65.94")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Red Lacquered China Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120613
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000493
Description
An early 20thC mahogany china cabinet with red and gold lacquered chinoiserie decoration. This comes with an original purchase receipt dated 1921. Interestingly this was made for F J Meatyard, a highly regarded art dealer, known as 'Honest Fred'.

Dimensions: 167.5cm high x 95.5cm wide and 47cm deep.

Height
167.5cm (65.94")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Red Lacquered China Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120613
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000493
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Red Lacquered Mahogany China Cabinet

Archive II A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View II
Archive III A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View III
Archive IV A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View IV
Archive V A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View V
Archive VI A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View VI
Archive VII A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View VII
Archive VIII A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View VIII
Archive IX A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs. View IX
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
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A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs.
Red lacquered mahogany china cabinet
Ref: SA1120613
A red lacquered mahogany china cabinet featuring glazed double doors, glass side panels, and intricate hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie motifs on elevated legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Lacquer, Gilt
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGlazed double doors, Gilt painted Chinoiserie motifs, Bracket feet, Frieze detailing
  • SizeH 167.5 cm (66 in) x W 95.5 cm (38 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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Chinoiserie emerged in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as a decorative style inspired by Chinese art and craftsmanship, heavily popularised by trade with East Asia and reinterpreted through European craftsmanship.

Traditional lacquerwork involves applying multiple layers of refined tree sap resin onto a wood substrate, such as mahogany or pine, often cured and polished before receiving hand-painted or gilded decorative motifs.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related crackle, hand-mixed natural pigments, traditional joinery methods appropriate to the period, and subtle imperfections indicative of manual craftsmanship rather than modern printing.

Such a statement piece serves as an effective focal point in neutral or minimalist rooms, contrasting sharply against subdued walls while housing curated collections of ceramics, glassware, or books.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical solvents or abrasive cleaning agents.
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