Chinese Export Gilt Decorated Black Lacquer Gaming Box and a Letter Box
Second Quarter 19th Century
The first, with hinged top opening to view two removable covered boxes and seven nesting trays; and the second, raised on gilt mythological animal head feet opening to view a black lacquer interior with removable tray.
Each with some wear to decoration and chips and blistering to lacquer.
Larger: 4 x 12-3/4 x 6-1/2 in (10.2 x 32.4 x 16.5 cm)Property from the Collection of Albert E. and Lindamarie F. Mitchler
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Notes: Provenance of the first: Fusco Auctions, Willoughby, OH, Summer 2016 Fine Art, Antique & Jewelry Auction, August 20, 2016, lot 435