19th C. Chinese Wood Merchant Lock Box Chest
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Description
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful strong box or chest made from thick hardwood with iron fittings. The piece rests on a pair of sturdy beams that elevates the box slightly above the ground, and the lid opens on a pair of robust hinges and at the front is a solid lock plate with an articulating latch and rings for securing a pad lock. The interior of the lid is inked with black characters that may have been inventory notes or tally marks. Size: 23" L x 13.5" W x 14" H (58.4 cm x 34.3 cm x 35.6 cm)
Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000
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#168627
Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#168627
Condition
Hinge rivets replaced with 9 modern screws. Surface abrasions, chips, nicks, and pitting to wood. Nice patina throughout wood and iron. Lid opens easily. Good condition.
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19th C. Chinese Wood Merchant Lock Box Chest
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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