19TH CENTURY
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Two Canton export lacquer sewing-boxes
19th Century
Both of oblong octagonal shape, the hinged covers opening to a fitted interior with sewing accessoires, the sides applied with copper swing handles, claw feet, the black lacquer variously decorated in gilt with a figure scene, one with the monogram SRIS and shaped panels of foliage and qilin (some damages)
35.5 cm. x 26.5 cm. x 16 cm.; 32 cm. x 23 cm. x 14 cm. (2)
19th Century
Both of oblong octagonal shape, the hinged covers opening to a fitted interior with sewing accessoires, the sides applied with copper swing handles, claw feet, the black lacquer variously decorated in gilt with a figure scene, one with the monogram SRIS and shaped panels of foliage and qilin (some damages)
35.5 cm. x 26.5 cm. x 16 cm.; 32 cm. x 23 cm. x 14 cm. (2)