Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood It is constructed from a

It is constructed from a mix of elm

They were used in Mughal palaces and havelis - the stylish homes of wealthy -  This one has been made into a beautiful coffee table - It is supplied on a wrought iron base with a 10mm toughened glass top

Chapati boxes come in all sizes

affectionately known as the "Mona Lisa of the Princessehof

and is a particularly attractive variation on the classic colonial open shelf

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood It is constructed from aThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged