Set of Four Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Trays

Set of Four Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer TraysA very decorative early 19th century set of four small rectangular chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt trays. Canton, China, circa 1830. Why we like them Exquisite gilt decoration, wonderfully preserved original condition. Dimensions Width: 11. 5 cm 4. 5 Depth: 9 cm 3. 5 Height: 3 cm 1. 25

raised on boldly scrolled foliage carved front legs and outswept back supports

Perfect as occasional seating in a living room as well as a generous desk chair

painted with double family crest

A handsome pair of polished metal table lamps

An interesting pair of mahogany 'Klismos' hall chairs of the Regency period

and also depicted on exquisite frescoes that adorned the walls of their 'triklinia' - dining and entertainment rooms

showing particularly good colour and patina throughout

An elegant Regency Fold-over Swivel-top Card Table in Mahogany

supported by four swinging brackets

Depth: 18 cm / 7”

not simplistic design

These columns represent the Tuscan order of architecture (Latin Ordo Tuscanicus or Ordo Tuscanus) – one of the two classical orders developed by the Romans