Asian Art II - 16th May 2017
Lot 113
λ A RARE CHINESE LACQUE BURGAUTÉ RECTANGULAR SEWING BOX EARLY 19TH CENTURY The exterior decorated...
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £2800
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Description
λ A RARE CHINESE LACQUE BURGAUTÉ RECTANGULAR SEWING BOX
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The exterior decorated in mother of pearl with butterflies, fruit and flowers within key fret borders, the hinged lid inset with an ivory monogram 'ER' for Elizabeth Reeves (1808-1882), wife of John Russell Reeves, the inside lined with sandalwood compartments containing sewing implements in ivory and mother of pearl, and with a lower frieze drawer, 14.5cm x 41.5cm x 28.5cm.
Provenance: acquired by John Russell Reeves (1804-1877), son of John Reeves (1774-1856) after his arrival in Canton in 1827, and thence by descent.