19th Century Rustic Chinese Worn Black and Gold Lacquer Sewing Box

Description

We are selling this great rustic worn looking Chinese lacquer box. This large lacquer box appears to have originally been the top to a Chinese lacquer sewing table stand. The interior has many spaces for sewing materials. Heavily worn with crazing and damages losses and repairs but has a great rustic worn look.

Condition: Heavily worn with damages losses and crazing. Some repairs. Missing pieces on the interior.

Dimensions:
Height 5 1/4 Inches 13.4 cm
Width 24 7/8 Inches 63.2 cm
Depth 16 1/2 Inches 42.0 cm

Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Heavily worn with damages and losses that give it a great rustic look. Some signs of old repairs. Missing some pieces from the interior.

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Lacquer, Wood

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

Condition

Restored; Some Imperfections; Heavily worn with damages and losses that give it a great rustic look. Some signs of old repairs. Missing some pieces from the interior.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

5.25 x 24.88 x 16.5 in

19th Century Rustic Chinese Worn Black and Gold Lacquer Sewing Box

Lot 0275

Estimate $400-$1,050

Nov 13, 2026, 8:08 PM EST

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