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19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Box
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19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Box

19th century
Description

A lovely small 19th century lacquered and painted chinoiserie box. In excellent condition. With two compartments.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234977
Dealers Internal Reference
845
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
A lovely small 19th century lacquered and painted chinoiserie box. In excellent condition. With two compartments.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234977
Dealers Internal Ref
845
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2021

Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions.
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Archive I A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions.

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Box

Archive II A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions. View II
Archive III A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions. View III
Archive IV A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions. View IV
Archive V A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions. View V
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Treasury Antiques
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Wiltshire
United Kingdom

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A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions.
19th century lacquered chinoiserie box
Ref: SA1234977
A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold Chinoiserie scenes depicting figures, foliage, and pavilions.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsGilt Chinoiserie figures, Architectural pavilions, Botanical foliage, Rounded corners
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Chinoiserie lacquerware refers to decorative objects treated with resinous coatings and decorated with European artistic interpretations of East Asian landscapes, figures, and architectural motifs.

These boxes were typically constructed from softwood or papier-mache, sealed with multiple layers of natural tree-resin lacquer or spirit varnish, and finished with metallic powders or gold leaf detail.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit natural surface crazing or fine craquelure, hand-drawn brushwork with slight irregularities, hand-fitted brass or steel hinges, and signs of age-appropriate wear along the base and contact points.

Place the box on a mantlepiece, console, or stack of art books to add pattern and historical contrast against contemporary finishes.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and excess humidity to prevent the lacquer from drying out, flaking, or warping.
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