Set of Four 19th century Japanese Lacquer Boxes

Set of Four 19th century Japanese Lacquer BoxesFine set of four late 19th century black lacquer and gold decorated fan shaped nesting boxes, the two smaller boxes fit snugly into the larger ones, lined with felt inside. Japan, Meiji period, circa 1880. Perfect for jewellery or small objects. Why we like them The intricacy of detail of the polychrome and gilt decoration is simply astonishing, a wonderfully decorative and useful item. In excellent antique condition, minor wear to decoration.

intricately detailed statement table lamp of good scale and fine detailing

recorded in the 1851 inventory for the mansion

lot 135 and a further identical and stamped pair apparently from the same set

A very stylish Regency period circular table in rosewood

Wonderful carving

attributed to Thomas Banting and William France

including 'Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants'

21 September 2004

circa 1830-40

Back legs stamped '7670'

The gadrooned feet that conceal the castors are also Gillows signature feature

much earlier stools supported on a cross-frame are known from the New Kingdom of Egypt