A Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilded Sewing Box

Late 19th century, black lacquered box hand-painted in gold with Chinoiserie landscapes bordered by flowers, symbols, and butterflies, box has a hinged cover that opens to reveal a divided tray with some areas fitted with covers, retaining many original sewing accessories to interior, and a lower drawer with painted interior compartment, raised on four bat over paw form feet, together with a key.


6 1/2 x 14 x 10 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. John L. Stone and Mrs. Josephine T. Stone, Middlesex, North Carolina

A few minor losses to the lacquer, some accessories with losses, minor rubbing to the gilt decoration.

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