Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand...

Amazing small chest of drawers "SAUTEUSE," Transition style, SXIX, France. On marble Bréche d, Alep original Frontal framed in 3 sections, the central one collected a cartouche with...

Gorgeous and very refined and elegant Charles X sewing box and leaf shaped table , around 1830 France. This small side table is made of mahogany wood and gold brass threaded inlays...

Outstanding “bed de repos”, a multifunctional piece of furniture that can be used as a bed, as well as for resting, reclining or simply sitting. Its structure, of imposing dimension...

English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.  

English Victorian papier mache and gold inlaid decorated lap desk box with floral bouquet.  

Late Victorian carved wood oval box. Stupendous antique oval desk box, created in England during the late Victorian period, circa 1880. The beautifu...

Antique (19th century) English campaign chest or box crafted from ebony or coromandel wood with recessed brass handles and fitted lined interior and pull-out drawer. 15 1/2 by 12 by...