A Set of Chinese Export Armorial Lacquer Boxes

A Set of Chinese Export Armorial Lacquer BoxesA rare and superbly decorative set of three Chinese export black lacquer boxes, exquisitely gilt decorated with figures and armorial devices. Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them Armorial lacquerware being extremely rare, these exquisite boxes are true collectors' pieces. Impossible to find in such superbly preserved, original condition. Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism,

warm golden colour and superb patina

enabling the top to be raised and lowered

their wonderful quality 18th century rococo metalwork retaining traces of beautiful original fire-gilding

We love its sleek

who has visited France in 1785 and whose designs demonstrate a detailed knowledge of French architecture and furniture design

with the same inscription and a reference: 'Furniture at Temple Newsam House and Lotherton Hall' by Christopher Gilbert

Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840 (1996)

creating the Neo-classical

raised on square chamfered and channelled legs

Re-lined and recently professionally restored to its original colours

circa 1960's – 1970's

A fine quality low table on faux bamboo brass legs with paw feet and brass-galleried mahogany top