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A motHer-of-peArl inlAid
HArdwood dressing tAble box
19th century
Of rectangular form, the hinged lid opening to
reveal a mirror, the front of the box opening
to reveal an arrangement of drawers and
compartments, with brass bound corners,
locks and handles, inlaid in mother of pearl
with a foliate motifs and Precious Objects.
50cm (19 5/8in) high when unfolded

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,600 - 11,000 HK$9,500 - 14,000
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A HexAgonAl HArdwood And
mArble inset stAnd
19th century
With cabriole legs supporting an openwork
apron, deeply carved overall with blossoming
prunus branches, pierced floriform lower tier;
and a similar marble inset hardwood stand,
the octagonal surface with curved facets,
carved with bamboo and floral sprays, the
pierced waisted apron carved with panels of
prunus blossom, the legs terminating in paw
form feet, enclosing a serpentine edged tier.
The larger: 81cm (31 3/4in) high

£500 - 800
CNY4,700 - 7,600 HK$5,900 - 9,500
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A CHinese export CArved boxwood
mirror
19th century
The reticulated frame carved in high relief with
ladies and gentlemen in pavilions at leisure,
the corners in low relief as butterflies.
61cm (24in) x 85.5cm (33 5/8in)

£600 - 800
CNY5,700 - 7,600 HK$7,100 - 9,500

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