Gilt Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - 19th Century Round Mirrors producing the distinctive two-tone scratchwork

producing the distinctive two-tone scratchwork effect

94 x 9 x 175 (wxdxh cms)

its northern cousin

Black & Blue

Gilt Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - 19th Century Round Mirrors producing the distinctive two-tone scratchworkThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market and was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and game boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This jewelry