Antique Chinese Mop
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
1990s Asian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Crystal
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements
Stone, Copper
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Padouk
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Game Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum