A Superb Chinese Carved Hardwood Chest/blanket Box

This highly decorative piece is free standing and would look superb in a central position. It has most elaborately carved panels on all five sides. This rectangular chest has a solid hardwood frame which is carved around each side with a mixture of symbols, patterns, flowers and birds. The frame is recessed and is fitted with a solid hardwood panel to each side and top. These panels are carved with panoramic views of battles with fighting warriors and family scenes with groups of figures set amongst buildings and trees. This piece is far the best quality of its type I have ever seen.

The raised feet are carved in the form of foo dogs and elevate the chest beautifully. The lid is hinged and can be fastened with an elaborate hand chased circular bronze hasp. When opened the interior reveals a good capacity of storage with a separate lift out tray for smaller items. The interior is fully lined in thin sheets of camphor wood which is designed to protect fabrics from moths and other insects and still retains the fresh scent from when it was made. A rare and fine piece in good condition, Circa 1920

H 60 x w 104 xd 58 £1295.

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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