DESCRIPTION: Two round lidded Chinese fruit trays, each with bracket feet and interior compartments for fruit or sweets. The lid of the slightly smaller tray is decorated with flowering foliage and a shuangxi character meaning "double happiness," a symbol of both happiness and longevity. The five black lacquered compartments of the inner tray are removable. The lid of the larger tray is decorated with a central shuangxi character which is surrounded by stylized flowers and xi characters (meani... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A rare Chinese toggle in the form of a miniature Mongolian eating set or trousse, consisting of a reddish gold lacquered metal sheath finished with brass bands and bone cap, containing two removable and useable knives with horn handles and bone caps, a set of tweezers, and a suspension loop on the side. Overall fine condition with minor signs of age, rust and use, Qing dynasty, 18th C. DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4” Long (9.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese export cinnabar box dating from 1900 – 1920 with a nicely carved scene of scholars and a maiden in a garden setting with rock outcroppings. The interior is covered with black lacquer and the age can be seen in the crazing. On the bottom the word “CHINA” has been hand etched into the surface. There are chips or cracks on several corners; otherwise in good overall condition. DIMENSIONS: 5 5/8” long (14.3 cm) x 3 ¾” wide (9.5 cm) x 1 ¾” high (4.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A captivating pair of lacquered figural candle pricks, each in the form of a smiling attendant with hand on hip, wearing a banded hat and holding aloft a candle dish. The figures themselves are hand crafted of solid, dark brown lacquer around a wire frame, while the flared bases are wood blocks covered in brown lacquer. This unusual, rare pair date from approximately 1750 – 1850, and are in remarkable condition with the expected age wear to the lacquered surface. DIMENSIONS: Each... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful Victorian black lacquer papier-mache Chinoiserie tray in rectangular form with graceful scalloped edges and gilt floral designs. This can be purchased with a companion piece, our listing BPB190, both shown together in the last photo for size comparison. Mid 19th C. with a lovely, aged crackled finish to the lacquer; chip on one edge as shown in photo. DIMENSIONS: 16 ¾” long (42.5 cm) x 13 ¼” wide (33.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful Victorian black lacquer papier-mache Chinoiserie tray in circular form with scalloped edges and gilt floral designs. This can be purchased with a companion piece, our listing BPB189, both shown together in the last photo for size comparison. Mid 19th C. with a lovely, aged crackled finish to the lacquer; chip on one edge as shown in photo. DIMENSIONS: 12 ½” diameter (31.5 cm).