A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER LETTER BOX, circa 1825

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A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER LETTER BOX, circa 1825

Of rectangular tapering form, the black ground heightened in gilt with panels of figures in garden settings within fret-cut sides decorated with trailing foliage and flowerheads, open compartments to the ends flanking a hinged cover with two letter slots and brass swing handle
10½in. (26.5cm) wide (2)

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