Gold, Silver, Coins, Medals and Militaria, Concorde and Harry Potter memorabilia, with more to be added before the sale including more furniture and Poole Pottery

Gold, Silver, Coins, Medals and Militaria, Concorde and Harry Potter memorabilia, with more to be added before the sale including more furniture and Poole Pottery

Lot 64: A Chinese Black Lacquer and Brass Mounted Jewellery Cabinet

2026-09-16T09:00:00Z

Start price: £10

A Chinese Black Lacquer and Brass Mounted Jewellery Cabinet

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Start price: £10

Description

A Chinese-style black lacquer jewellery cabinet of rectangular form featuring a hinged top lid and two front-opening doors. The exterior is finished in polished black lacquer and decorated with hand-painted red and gold-toned motifs depicting birds perched on flowering branches. The two front doors open to reveal three internal drawers, each fitted with an oval brass pull. A single larger drawer is situated on the right side of the cabinet. The interior compartments and the side drawer are lined with a red patterned textile. The piece is extensively fitted with engraved brass hardware, including decorative corner braces, hinges, and butterfly-form front latches. Large swinging bail handles are mounted to each side. The brass backplates behind these side handles feature an incised circular design consisting of geometric lines that form a stylized character, consistent with the Chinese symbol for longevity (Shou). This mark is decorative and does not spell out a maker name. The cabinet is accompanied by a traditional-style brass bar lock with a sliding shackle and a matching key, both featuring simple incised floral and geometric patterns; no manufacturer marks are readable.

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