Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012

Lot 324

A late 19th century Chinese large lacquer tea chest

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £150

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Description

A late 19th century Chinese large lacquer tea chest, of octagonal form with gilt highlights and brass side handles, the hinged cover with remains of a coat of arms to a pair of pewter canisters with engraved decoration to the tops, each with two lids, one with a turned ivory handle, 11.75in (30cm) h, 14.75in (37.5cm) w, 11in (28cm) d.