27th May, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Fans and Fancies - Online Only

 
  Lot 4152
 

4152

A Shaped Early 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Workbox, decorated in gold, the...

A Shaped Early 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Workbox, decorated in gold, the sides undulating, the scalloped lid divided into nine panels with different scenes of people at leisure. Fitted with a wooden lift-out tray divided into small compartments, two of which have black lacquer lids decorated in gold. The compartments contain some sewing items that may be original, and several others: To include four wafer thin tortoiseshell thread winders, ivory pincushions, thread holders, spool barrels, a stiletto with bird to the tip, a small bone clamp with pincushion. The lower unfitted compartment contains a good quantity of bone and ivory hooks, stilettos, and other tools and parts of tools. Key present. Approximately 11 inches or 28cm, by 8 inches or 20.5cm by 3.5 inches or 9cm deep

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. The box lacks feet, the lacquer is chipped and cracked in places, particularly near the keyhole and the back-right corner.

 


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