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Antique Oriental Black Lacquered Cabinet on a Carved Stand Circa 1900
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Antique Oriental Black Lacquered Cabinet on a Carved Stand Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A highly decorative black lacquer two door cabinet decorated with buildings and landscapes within a border of cockerels and dragons The cabinet has its original hinges and handles with a lock The stand is carved to the sides and front and has lower shelves The cabinet lifts off the stand to assist moving Some minor chipping to the cabinet and a few old repairs commensurate with age and usage The previous owner and collector believed this to be Japanese

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Oriental Black Lacquer Cabinet to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09138459
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Thick multi-layered lacquer ground: traditional cabinetwork before modern synthetic coatings.
Hand-incised brass padlock and strap hinges: early twentieth-century metalwork.
Natural craquelure across the painted scenes: decades of lacquer drying and movement.
Softened wear to the shelf surfaces and uprights: long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162637
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Beresford Antiques Ltd operates a a VAT margin scheme Unless otherwise disclosed VAT is not reclaim able by the purchaser. If you are VAT registered a full VAT receipt must be requested at time of purchase

Our VAT number is 228171417

Description
A highly decorative black lacquer two door cabinet decorated with buildings and landscapes within a border of cockerels and dragons The cabinet has its original hinges and handles with a lock The stand is carved to the sides and front and has lower shelves The cabinet lifts off the stand to assist moving Some minor chipping to the cabinet and a few old repairs commensurate with age and usage The previous owner and collector believed this to be Japanese
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Oriental Black Lacquer Cabinet to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09138459
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Thick multi-layered lacquer ground: traditional cabinetwork before modern synthetic coatings.
Hand-incised brass padlock and strap hinges: early twentieth-century metalwork.
Natural craquelure across the painted scenes: decades of lacquer drying and movement.
Softened wear to the shelf surfaces and uprights: long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162637
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand.
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Archive I An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand.

Antique Oriental Black Lacquered Cabinet on a Carved Stand Circa 1900

Archive II An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View II
Archive III An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View III
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Archive V An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View V
Archive VI An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View VI
Archive VII An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View VII
Archive VIII An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View VIII
Archive IX An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View IX
Archive X An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View X
Archive XI An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View XI
Archive XII An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View XII
Archive XIII An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand. View XIV
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North Newbald
YO43 4SP
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An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand.
Antique oriental black lacquered cabinet on a carved stand circa 1900
Ref: SA1162637
An antique black lacquered cabinet featuring hand-painted landscape scenes and large rectangular brass hinges, elevated on a dark wooden open stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Sideboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsChinoiserie landscape painting, Brass strap hinges, Lacquered finish, Open framework stand
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This antique oriental cabinet dates from 1900 and displays a black lacquered finish with detailed hand-painted Chinoiserie landscape scenes of buildings, bordered by cockerels and dragons. The structure comprises a two-door cabinet equipped with large original rectangular brass hinges, drop handles, and a central brass lock plate, which lifts off a dark wooden open framework stand featuring carved details to the sides and front alongside lower open shelving. Visible signs of age include minor chipping to the lacquer and old repairs commensurate with its usage, while the wood exhibits a dark brown hue. Practical dimensions measure 101 cm high by 120 cm wide and 54 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a living room, hallway, or dining space as a striking sideboard or display surface, this piece provides generous enclosed storage behind its doors whilst the lower shelves offer additional utility for decorative objects or books. The detachable design of the cabinet from its stand facilitates moving and placement within various interior layouts, suiting collectors of Asian-inspired furnishings or eclectic maximalist aesthetics.

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Lacquered cabinets originated in East Asia, where natural resin from the toxicodendron vernicifluum tree was applied in multiple thin layers to wood to form a protective, durable finish. European fascination with these items led to widespread importation and the rise of Chinoiserie styles from the seventeenth through the early twentieth centuries.

These cabinets typically consist of softwood or hardwood frames coated with multiple layers of natural tree sap lacquer. Decorative elements often include inlaid mother-of-pearl, soapstone, polychrome paints, and hand-hammered brass or bronze hinges and lockplates.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-construction, such as hand-cut joinery, hand-carved details, and irregular wear patterns on brass hardware. True aged lacquer often exhibits fine crazing or micro-cracking visible under close inspection, along with natural oxidisation on internal timber surfaces.

A dark lacquered cabinet functions as a high-contrast anchor in contemporary interiors when set against neutral walls or minimalist architectural backgrounds. Combining the item with modern artwork or clean-lined seating allows the detailed hand-painted pictorial work and brass accents to stand out without overwhelming the space.

Dusting should be performed using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial waxes, silicones, or solvent cleaners that can strip original lacquered layers. Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight, radiators, or sudden humidity changes to prevent the timber core from warping or cracking the lacquer surface.
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