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ANTIQUE #SA591954

Antique Chinese Abacus In Red Lacquered & Painted Box

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Hobson May Collection

A beautiful Chinese abacus in a padded red box painted and lacquered with dragons and bats. The box has decorative brass corner plates and a brass escutcheon. The abacus with red counters is surrounded by a wooden frame with brass corner plates. This 19th Century box has the original lining with scholars, musicians and Chinese characters and is in very good condition. This decorative box would make a very special gift or an eye catching display item.
 
c. 1890
 
Width: 8.25'' (21cm)
 
Depth: 5.5'' (14cm)
 
Height: 1.75'' (4.5cm)
 
 
Internal Reference: D558
Antique Number: SA591954
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 4.5cm (1.8inches)
Width is 21cm (8.3inches)
Depth is 14cm (5.5inches)
Antique #SA591954, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
HOBSON MAY COLLECTION PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
Hobson May Collection
Decorative Furniture and Accessories from the 18th to 20th Century
Cheshire
United Kingdom
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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