Description

Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved , gilded and red lacquered side cabinet
Highly decorative lacquered side cabinet with numerous intricately carved panels, fitted 2 frieze drawers with 2 cupboards doors below. The panels featuring traditional Chinese figural and landscape scenes, together with panels of birds and flowers. The surrounds of the panels with blue , green and red lacquer borders inlaid with pieces of iridescent nacre shell.
The side uprights with gilded decoration, the whole raised on shaped �key� feet.
The ends with panels , the top of traditional cleated panel construction.
Originating from the north-eastern Zhejiang Province and the Ningbo sea-port area of China, a region renowned for the production of this type of carved and lacquer decorated furniture , the coastal position providing the ready availability for the use of sea-shells in this type of lacquer-work.
In good original condition, with some wear to gilding and lacquer surfaces commensurate with age, use and purpose. Minor historic marks and stains to the top .
A highly decorative piece of Chinese oriental furniture to bring an exotic accent to an interior scheme.
H 34�
W 41�
D 21�
China c.1900
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 253