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19th Century Japanese Export Lacquer English Knife Box

Description

A wonderful example of an English knife box exported to Japan to be "Japanned" or lacquer with Asian decorations and then exported back to England Lined with red velvet with lovely oranate metal mounts Probably regency period

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear to paint. Wear to fabric lining and losses great example

Dimensions:
Height: 13.25 in.
Width: 8.75 in.
Depth: 9.5 in.

Category: Boxes
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Lacquer, Metal, Wood

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Location: This item ships from Cooperstown, NY

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wear to paint. Wear to fabric lining and losses great example

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19th Century Japanese Export Lacquer English Knife Box

Lot 0345

Estimate $630-$1,880

Apr 5, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT

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