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19th Century Large Chinoiserie Workbox
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19th Century Large Chinoiserie Workbox

19th century
Sold 9 November 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques
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Description

A 19th Century black lacquer chinoiserie decoration Chinese export workbox.

Some specialist restoration 10 years ago.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Workbox to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA939743
Dealers Internal Reference
1523
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A 19th Century black lacquer chinoiserie decoration Chinese export workbox.

Some specialist restoration 10 years ago.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Workbox to the 19th Century.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA939743
Dealers Internal Ref
1523
Colin Brand Antiques
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A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Large Chinoiserie Workbox

Archive II A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. View II
Archive III A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. View III
Archive IV A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. View IV
Archive V A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. View V
Archive VI A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles. View VII
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2014
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A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles.
19th Century Large Chinoiserie Workbox
Ref: SA939743
A rectangular nineteenth-century black lacquer workbox featuring gold painted floral and avian motifs, a tiered lid, and multiple small drawers with metal handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWorkboxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Gilt, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGilt painted birds and florals, Tiered stepped lid, Scrolled metal drawer pulls, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

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Chinoiserie represents the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, which reached peak popularity during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries through international trade.

These pieces are typically constructed from native hardwoods finished with multiple layers of natural tree sap lacquer, then decorated with hand-painted or gilt motifs and fitted with brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-cut dovetail joints, natural ageing of the lacquer finish, traditional hand-forged metal fittings, and the presence of hand-applied gilt decoration rather than modern printing.

It functions effectively as a focal point on a console table or desk, adding textural depth, historical contrast, and refined pattern to minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Lacquerware requires stable indoor humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading or cracking, and gentle dusting with a dry microfiber cloth without the use of chemical polishes.
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