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19TH CENTURY
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A FINE CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER RECTANGULAR FITTED WORK BOX AND HINGED COVER
19TH CENTURY
Complete with inner trays, boxes, ivory sewing implements, a lower integral drawer with writing slope and two glass white metal topped inkwells, with key; together with two tea-caddies and covers, fitted with incised pewter caddies; and a similar box
The work box 17 x 11 x 5 ½ in. (43.2 x 28 x 14 cm.)
19TH CENTURY
Complete with inner trays, boxes, ivory sewing implements, a lower integral drawer with writing slope and two glass white metal topped inkwells, with key; together with two tea-caddies and covers, fitted with incised pewter caddies; and a similar box
The work box 17 x 11 x 5 ½ in. (43.2 x 28 x 14 cm.)
Provenance
Acquired by the vendor in the United Kingdom prior to 1980.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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