England, George III, circa 1795–1810
Miniature Table Cabinet, 18th Century
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| Period | George III, circa 1795–1810 |
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| Origin | England |
| Material | Black-japanned and gilt-decorated |
| Dimensions | H 40 × W 37 × D 19 cm H 15.75 × W 14.5 × D 7.5 in |
| Condition | Original decoration, minor rubbing, losses, and touchups to decoration but overall in wonderful condition for age. |
| Provenance | Private collection, UK |
An extremely rare late 18th – early 19th century George III period miniature cabinet, or 'apprentice-piece', black-'japanned' and gilt-decorated with Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc. England, circa 1795–1810.
Why we like it
Likely made as an apprentice piece or a tradesman's sample, this beautiful and highly unusual cabinet was probably later used as a table-top collector's cabinet, as collecting of all things
exotic swept 19th century England. Among such exotic items were natural history specimens, such as seashells, often brought by sailors from faraway lands and seas.
The seashell collection is likewise available to prospective buyers.
Dimensions
Width: 37 cm / 14.5”
Depth: 19 cm / 7.5”
Height: 40 cm / 15.75”
Condition
Original decoration, minor rubbing, losses, and touchups to decoration but overall in wonderful condition for age.
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