A handsome early C19th Indian lacquered trunk / chest on stand; very rare original red example; the rectangular hinged lid revealing the original pale blue interior retaining its lift out tray with pierced carrying handles. The whole chest profusely decorated with gilt trailing foliage and flowers on the red background; having an ornate pierce brass escutcheon and lock; with brass swan neck carrying handles to the sides. Raised on a good ebonised low stand having a moulded edge, shaped aprons and raised on square section cabriole legs; trunk lifting off the stand so could be used separately. The stand probably made in England at a slightly later date than the chest. All decoration is repeated on the back so can be used free standing. These desirable trunks were produced in the early C19th in the Bareilly region of India predominantly for the growing appetite of wealthy Europeans for highly decorative and lacquered furniture.India circa 1800Good sound and stable original co...