Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved , gilded and red lacquered side cabinet
Highly decorative lacquered side cabinet with numerous intricately carved panels, fitted 2 frieze drawers with 2 cupboards doors below. The panels featuring traditional Chinese figural and landscape scenes, together with panels of birds and flowers. The surrounds of the panels with blue , green and red lacquer borders inlaid with pieces of iridescent nacre shell.
The side uprights with gilded decoration, the whole raised on shaped ‘key’ feet.
The ends with panels , the top of traditional cleated panel construction.
Originating from the north-eastern Zhejiang Province and the Ningbo sea-port area of China, a region renowned for the production of this type of carved and lacquer decorated furniture , the coastal position providing the ready availability for the use of sea-shells in this type of lacquer-work.
In good original condition, with some wear to gilding and lacquer surfac
...es commensurate with age, use and purpose. Minor historic marks and stains to the top .
A highly decorative piece of Chinese oriental furniture to bring an exotic accent to an interior scheme.
H 34”
W 41”
D 21”
China c.1900
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Reference: ML 253
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1129325
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 85cm (33.5inches)Width is 103cm (40.6inches)Depth is 52cm (20.5inches)
Your credit card is processed securely by Stripe Inc. 
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.