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Nineteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
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Nineteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

19th century
Description

A beautiful early Nineteenth Century lacquer cabinet by Ann Lee Warner; the doors decorated with mythical Chinese landscapes and retaining the original engraved brass escutcheon open to reveal a fully fitted interior of eighteen graduated drawers which are decorated with mythical Chinese landscapes and retain their original fire gilded handles; the interior of the doors are decorated with bamboo leaves. Raised on the original stand which is decorated with vine leaves and flowers. Retaining its original brass maker's label which is engraved with Ann Lee Warner Fecit A.D. 1815.

The lacquer on this cabinet is beautifully untouched and the quality of the cabinet is shown with the interiors of the drawers being decorated with the maki-e technique in which powdered gold dust is sprinkled into wet lacquer.

Provenance:

Walsingham Abbey, Norfolk.

Pictured in the sale catalogue dated 25-28 September, 1916. Lot 883

Walsingham Abbey was built on the ruins of a medieval priory and extended by John Haverfield for Rev. Henry Lee-Warner between 1806-16 and remained in the Lee-Warner family until its sale at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
53.2cm (20.94")
Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203213
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1373
Description
A beautiful early Nineteenth Century lacquer cabinet by Ann Lee Warner; the doors decorated with mythical Chinese landscapes and retaining the original engraved brass escutcheon open to reveal a fully fitted interior of eighteen graduated drawers which are decorated with mythical Chinese landscapes and retain their original fire gilded handles; the interior of the doors are decorated with bamboo leaves. Raised on the original stand which is decorated with vine leaves and flowers. Retaining its original brass maker's label which is engraved with Ann Lee Warner Fecit A.D. 1815.
fig 1. A 19th-century Chinese black lacquer cabinet decorated with intricate gilt landscapes, mounted on a matching tall table stand.
fig 1. Nineteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

The lacquer on this cabinet is beautifully untouched and the quality of the cabinet is shown with the interiors of the drawers being decorated with the maki-e technique in which powdered gold dust is sprinkled into wet lacquer.

fig 2. A 19th-century Chinese black lacquer cabinet decorated with intricate gilt landscapes, mounted on a matching tall table stand.
fig 2. Nineteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Provenance:

Walsingham Abbey, Norfolk.

Pictured in the sale catalogue dated 25-28 September, 1916. Lot 883

“
Walsingham Abbey was built on the ruins of a medieval priory and extended by John Haverfield for Rev.
Reindeer Antiques

Henry Lee-Warner between 1806-16 and remained in the Lee-Warner family until its sale at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
53.2cm (20.94")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203213
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1373
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A 19th-century Chinese black lacquer cabinet decorated with intricate gilt landscapes, mounted on a matching tall table stand.
Nineteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
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A 19th-century Chinese black lacquer cabinet decorated with intricate gilt landscapes, mounted on a matching tall table stand.
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FAQs

A 19th-century Chinese lacquer cabinet is a traditional storage piece coated in sap harvested from the lacquer tree, featuring hand-painted gilt landscapes and floral borders produced for home use or western export markets.

These pieces typically feature softwood frames covered in multiple thin coats of natural lacquer, decorated with gold leaf or painted gilt detailing, and finished with hand-carved brass hardware.

Authentic period examples demonstrate fine surface craquelure from age, traditional joinery without modern screws, hand-engraved metal fittings, and expected wear along high-touch edges.

A black and gold lacquer cabinet serves as a focal statement piece in a hallway, living room, or dining area, harmonising effectively alongside neutral walls, contemporary art, or brass fixtures.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and direct heat sources to avoid lacquer cracking, dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid solvent cleaners or standing water.
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