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A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER WORKBOX, second quarter 19th century
Of octagonal outline, the cover and sides heightened in gilt depicting figures and buildings in garden landscapes, with twin ormolu handles and leaf cast scrolling feet, the compartmented interior fitted with various ivory sewing implements, a looking glass to the cover, the frieze drawer to the front with a writing slope and two inkwells with silver gilt covers (one lacking)
18in. (45.7cm) wide
Of octagonal outline, the cover and sides heightened in gilt depicting figures and buildings in garden landscapes, with twin ormolu handles and leaf cast scrolling feet, the compartmented interior fitted with various ivory sewing implements, a looking glass to the cover, the frieze drawer to the front with a writing slope and two inkwells with silver gilt covers (one lacking)
18in. (45.7cm) wide