A black and gold Canton lacquer secretary cabinet decorated - Lot 202

Lot 202
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A black and gold Canton lacquer secretary cabinet decorated - Lot 202
A black and gold Canton lacquer secretary cabinet decorated with terraces of figures, palaces and pagodas against a background of vegetation, framed by garlands of flowers. The top opens to reveal two doors with drawers and pigeonholes, as well as a dark door with a mirror and a second door forming a watch-holder. The architectural pediment is decorated with rosettes and pinnacles. The lower part rests on cambered claw feet and features a flap-top writing case with pigeonholes and paper-ends, opening with a drawer on the waist and a side drawer. Mobile side grips. With silver-plated gousset watch and carrying case. Canton, China Trade for the English market, second half of the 19th century. (Minor accidents and missing lacquer, wear to the gilding, particularly on the writing desk top). Height 157 cm; Width: 61 cm; Depth: 62 cm.
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