Set of 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes

Set of 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer BoxesA very decorative collection of Chinese export black lacquer boxes, exquisitely gilt decorated with whimsical oriental motifs. Outer box opening to reveal a collection of nine tiny lidded boxes in perfect condition. Canton, Qing dynasty, late 18th century. Why we like it A charming object to decorate a coffee table or a console, also useful to store small bits, jewellery, etc. with gusto. Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height

with coloured marbles chosen to suggest the textures and colours of animal fur

relate to the typical Scottish 'Cockpen' design

and flanked by two freestanding gilt brass collared Tuscan columns

but also lend more presence to these chairs

the other one after the Capitoline Dionysus (Bacchus)

the firm operated at Berners Street since 1848

such as arrows and 'fascia' (one of the symbols of democracy in Ancient Rome) that form the supports of these tables

similarly black-japanned and mounted with paterae

200+ years old patina

attributed to William Trotter of Edinburgh

Sturdy and stable

enamels and clocks