a 19th century chinese travelling inlaid hardwood vanity box integral mirror

A 19th Century Chinese Travelling Inlaid Hardwood Vanity Box & Integral Mirror.


Price

£675
| $901 USD | €802 EUR


Item Ref

CA 1031

Description

Of rectangular form, hand constructed from sections of native hardwood timber - resting upon four integral bracket type feet. The double hinged cover incorporates a recessed folding mirror with easel type support. A pair of drawers to the front face are mounted with shaped brass handles - corresponding brass fittings form hinges and decorative mounts. An inlay of foliate motifs, formed from shaped and polished ox-bone, embellishes the front face and drawer facings.
A pair of hinged carry handles are mounted centrally to the plain side facings.
Size: front face width - 6 3/4" (172mm), height - 5 1/16" (128mm), depth - 9 1/4" (235mm).
Weight: 1335 grams.
Condition - Good. The central cover catch tab to the front face has at some time been lost - no repairs. Fine natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: CA 1031


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