Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Origin - Indonesia the smell of camphor discouraged

the smell of camphor discouraged moths and other insects making these chests perfect for storage of silks

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This has been restored and finished in our Wiltshire warehouse by our trained team

It is an Indian copy of the English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships

Crafted from brass with a warm

Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Origin - Indonesia the smell of camphor discouragedSmaller red lacquer side cabinets like this have become difficult to find in China as they are more practical for western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet is in excellent condition and still retains most of the gilt work painted design on the front. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets like this