Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts – Day Two

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2346

CHINESE EXPORT GILDED LACQUER SEWING / WRITING BOX,

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
CHINESE EXPORT GILDED LACQUER SEWING / WRITING BOX, elongated octagonal form featuring elaborate Chinoiserie decoration, end bail handles, and hinged lid concealing a fitted with a lift-out tray featuring 15 compartments including bone holders and two with lids, above a drawer fitted with a slanted hinged support flanked by side compartments. Contains needle working tools including thread holders, shuttles, thimble, etc. Fitted with a key. Second half 19th century. 5 1/2" H, 14 1/2" x 10 1/2".
Provenance: Personal collection of Judith (Judy) Cronin, Orleans, MA.

Condition

Very good overall condition, some small losses to exterior lacquer, interior lid with some cracking to lacquer, losses to some compartments.