{"product_id":"chinoiserie-antique-lacquer-sewing-box","title":"Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is one of the best condition pieces we've seen for its age. Decorated with an unusual floral motif on the exterior with a scene of Chinese women boiling silk cocoons on the lid interior. It comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles and working key. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to 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 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged, especially the tops, however, the condition of this piece is outstanding. This \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esewing box\u003c\/span\u003e has been checked over in our workshop and small restorations made to stop the aging process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExport jewellery cabinets, games boxes \u0026amp; tea caddies were also made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom China\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36 x 27 x 17   (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550876066101,"sku":"M611","price":1340.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M611.jpg?v=1789232266","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/chinoiserie-antique-lacquer-sewing-box","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}