We are offering this very red and very pretty box. We believe this box to be French, but could be English, it has red lacquered surface with gilt decoration in the Chinese Chinoiserie style. The box has a pincushion on the top and was most likely used as a sewing box. Probably 1st half of 19th century done in Louis XV taste.

Condition: Wear to gilding and lacquer with losses. Some old splits. Loose Hinge. Insect damages. Really pretty still though.

Dimensions:
Height 4 Inches 10.3 cm
Width 7 Inches 17.8 cm
Depth 5 1/8 Inches 13.1 cm


Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some losses and damages to the red lacquer surface and gilding. Loose hinge with missing screws. Some insect damage holes. Some age splitting. Still really pretty.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Giltwood, Lacquer, Silk

Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Restored; Some Imperfections; Some losses and damages to the red lacquer surface and gilding. Loose hinge with missing screws. Some insect damage holes. Some age splitting. Still really pretty.