19th Century Regency Chinoiserie Style Casket with Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A 19th century Regency Chinoiserie style casket with lacquer and gilt decoration.

This casket consists of a hinged lid, the whole casket decorated with lacquer and gilt decoration depicting Chinoiserie scenes.

The lacquer work consisting of a black ground with gilt decoration of Chinese temples, boats, trees and figures, the decoration being on the lid and on all four sides.

The casket has a black lacquered interior with no evidence of liners and is supported by four giltwood carved paw feet.

This piece is in very good condition for age with slight wear which is to be expected with this type of decoration, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA516780

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS976

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A 19th century Regency Chinoiserie style casket with lacquer and gilt decoration.

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This casket consists of a hinged lid, the whole casket decorated with lacquer and gilt decoration depicting Chinoiserie scenes.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. 19th century Regency Chinoiserie style casket with lacquer and gilt decoration — fig 1. 19th Century Regency Chinoiserie Style Casket with Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

The lacquer work consisting of a black ground with gilt decoration of Chinese temples, boats, trees and figures, the decoration being on the lid and on all four sides.

The casket has a black lacquered interior with no evidence of liners and is supported by four giltwood carved paw feet.

This piece is in very good condition for age with slight wear which is to be expected with this type of decoration, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.