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Material: Lacquer
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Aqua "Festivaal" Cutting Board Serving Tray
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Aqua "Festivaal" Cutting Board Serving Tray

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Aqua "Festivaal" Cutting Board Serving Tray

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brightly lacquered, Danish modern, oval serving tray with a raised teak cutting surface by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk with early Dansk mark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Duilio 'Dubé' Barnabe Reverse Painted Glass Top Cocktail Table for Fontana Arte
Duilio 'Dubé' Barnabe Reverse Painted Glass Top Cocktail Table for Fontana Arte

Duilio 'Dubé' Barnabe Reverse Painted Glass Top Cocktail Table for Fontana Arte

By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Hanover, MA

Duilio Barnabe (known as Dube) reverse painted glass top cocktail table with slightly concave sides and convex fishtail ends by Fontana Arte on black lacq...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.
Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.

Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Urushi red lacquer tray with six stemmed cups - each cup gilt decorated with a different floral, leaf or bamboo specimen - the tray gilt decorated wit...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Adele Round Wine Coaster in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Gloss Wood by Arcahorn
Adele Round Wine Coaster in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Gloss Wood by Arcahorn

Adele Round Wine Coaster in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Gloss Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Adele Round Wine Coaster in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Gloss Wood by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 2 cm. Materials: Horn and lacquered wood. Colours and shades of horn processed by Arca...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Other

Chinese Red Lacquer Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Chinese Red Lacquer Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Chinese Red Lacquer Serving Tray with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice red lacquer serving tray. It has mother of pearl inlay.

Category

20th Century Chinese Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Italian Manzoni Pietro Stacked Wooden Centerpiece Bowl
Vintage Italian Manzoni Pietro Stacked Wooden Centerpiece Bowl

Vintage Italian Manzoni Pietro Stacked Wooden Centerpiece Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this exceptional vintage centerpiece bowl by the renowned Italian designer Manzoni Pietro. This piece is a masterful exploration of color and geometry, fea...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ashtray Rack Design Italian Geometric Brass Enameled Aluminum Red Gold Color
Ashtray Rack Design Italian Geometric Brass Enameled Aluminum Red Gold Color

Ashtray Rack Design Italian Geometric Brass Enameled Aluminum Red Gold Color

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ashtray rack design Italian geometric brass enameled aluminum red gold color. On request the brass part can be polished, without any additional cost.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Anglo-Indian Red and Gilt Lacquer and Brass Carving Set
Anglo-Indian Red and Gilt Lacquer and Brass Carving Set

Anglo-Indian Red and Gilt Lacquer and Brass Carving Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Anglo-Indian red and gilt lacquer and brass carving set India, for European market, Mid-20th Century A stunning work, a rich red lacquer background, profusely decorated with intricate gilt leaf, vine and trellis patterns. The brass handled center dome holding three red lacquer and gilt 7-Inch forks to one side and three red lacquer and gilt 7-Inch knives at the opposing side. Complete with a 1 concealed 2-Inch Knife and fork carving set below, raised on a oval pedestal base...

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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grey Ashtray Stilnovo Design Round Column Midcentury Italian Design
Grey Ashtray Stilnovo Design Round Column Midcentury Italian Design

Grey Ashtray Stilnovo Design Round Column Midcentury Italian Design

By Stilnovo

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Grey Ashtray Stilnovo design round column midcentury Italian design.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

'Natura Morta' (Still Life) Black Oval Tray by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1955
'Natura Morta' (Still Life) Black Oval Tray by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1955

'Natura Morta' (Still Life) Black Oval Tray by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1955

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 'Natura Morte' (Still Life) black oval tray designed by Piero Fornasetti, c.1955. This hand-painted lacquered tray features a still life composition depicting an arrangem...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Rectangle Huge American Footed Oak Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Round Handles
Rectangle Huge American Footed Oak Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Round Handles

Rectangle Huge American Footed Oak Serving Tray Mid-Century Modern Round Handles

Located in Miami, FL

American organic modern handcrafted oak hardwood & steel decorative footed serving tray. Note the lacquered turned Wood Handles, easy to carry and exceptional crafted. Note the beaut...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rubber, Oak, Lacquer

Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre
Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre

Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre

By Christofle, Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful bottle holder is made of silver plated and black chinese lacquer. This is an iconic model by famous Franch designer acques Adnet & Chri...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Henry Clay English Hand Painted Papier Mache Tray with Birds & Foliage c 1820
Henry Clay English Hand Painted Papier Mache Tray with Birds & Foliage c 1820

Henry Clay English Hand Painted Papier Mache Tray with Birds & Foliage c 1820

By Henry Clay

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional example of a Henry Clay English hand painted lacquered papier mache scalloped edge tray on an emerald green field with birds, butterflies, and foliage, signed on under...

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1820s English Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Other

English Regency Style Chinoiserie Samovar
English Regency Style Chinoiserie Samovar

English Regency Style Chinoiserie Samovar

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (20th Century) red lacquered chinoiserie decorated tole samovar with gilt handles

Category

20th Century British Regency Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Trays in Lacquered Wood, Corno Italiano and Chromed Brass, Mod. 1792-1793
Set of Trays in Lacquered Wood, Corno Italiano and Chromed Brass, Mod. 1792-1793

Set of Trays in Lacquered Wood, Corno Italiano and Chromed Brass, Mod. 1792-1793

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Either to serve drinks and nibbles or to display your favourite collectibles, the Isacco set of trays is a refined addition to your interior. Carved from wood, it features clean rect...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

English Regency Brown Lacquered Tray
English Regency Brown Lacquered Tray

English Regency Brown Lacquered Tray

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (19/20th Century) oval brown lacquered tray with heron and floral design

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes
Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes

Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes Materials Papier mache Lacquer Chinoserie design (has mother-of-pearl applications) It is in excellent condition. was not used Late 19th century...

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Late 20th Century Three-piece Bar Set by Aldo Tura, Italy
Late 20th Century Three-piece Bar Set by Aldo Tura, Italy

Late 20th Century Three-piece Bar Set by Aldo Tura, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Elegant three-piece bar set by Aldo Tura, comprising a tall carafe (12.2 x 5.9 x 4.7 in), a cocktail shaker (8.7 x 3.5 in), and an ice bucket (5.3 x 6.7 x 5.1 in). Each piece is cove...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century
Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century

Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of fine Japanese export lacquered cutlery boxes Kyoto or Nagasaki, late 18th century H. 33.5 x W. 24 x D. 21 cm The bow-fronted boxes with sloping lids flat at the top are made of hinoki wood (Cypress), coated with Japanese paper and decorated in lacquer with scattered gold birds and flowers on a nashiji background. The Japanese mounts are made of copper and both boxes still have internal partitions to keep the cutlery upright. The form of these boxes is similar to a pictorial-style knife box in the collection of the Groninger Museum (inv. 1989- 347), dated between 1730 and 1780, but the style of the decoration is more like that on a knife box in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem (inv. E62271), which was brought to Salem by James Devereux, Captain of the Franklin, in 1799. Provenance: Henriette Jeane Christine van Neukirchen, called Nyvenheim (1807- 1849) and Nicolaas Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle (1806-1866), thence by descent to the last owners, Ludolphine Emilie baronesse Schimmelpenninck van der Oye (1944) married in 1969 to Roland Daniel van Haersma Buma (1944), the last residents of castle Duivenvoorden near Voorschoten and the great-great-granddaughter of Nicolaas Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle. There is no evidence that Nicolaas Johan himself, or any of his or his wife’s ancestors had ever been in Japan. However, Nicolaas’ grandfather (Nicolaas Steengracht, 1754-1840) was a director of both the VOC and WIC (West Indies Company...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Dansk Festivaal Black Lacquer Tray
Dansk Festivaal Black Lacquer Tray

Dansk Festivaal Black Lacquer Tray

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in New York, NY

Dansk “Festivaal” Black Lacquer Tray with inset wood butcher block top. Designed by Jens Quisgaard. Signed. Denmark, circa 1960. Dimensions: 18.5” ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn
Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn

Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 2 cm. Materials: Horn and lacquered wood. Colours and shades of horn processed b...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Other

Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England
Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England

Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England

By Royal Doulton

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in England in 1920s. It is made in orange iridescent lacquered porcelain with decorations. This bowl - vide poche is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...

Category

1920s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Traditional Japanese Hand Crafted Wooden and Lacquered Center Piece
Traditional Japanese Hand Crafted Wooden and Lacquered Center Piece

Traditional Japanese Hand Crafted Wooden and Lacquered Center Piece

Located in Weesp, NL

Presenting a timeless treasure: "Elegance in Ebony and Crimson." Delight in the allure of this exquisite handcrafted Japanese centerpiece, adorned with a sleek black painted wooden...

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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Bizen Pottery Mizusashi with Mottled Glaze and Black Lacquer Lid
Japanese Bizen Pottery Mizusashi with Mottled Glaze and Black Lacquer Lid

Japanese Bizen Pottery Mizusashi with Mottled Glaze and Black Lacquer Lid

By Fujiwara Rakuzan

Located in Prahran, Victoria

This elegant water jar for tea ceremony (Mizusashi), from the Okayama prefecture of Japan features striking mottled tones of grey and rust which are the result of charcoal ash staini...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery, Lacquer

Round Plates, Set of 3, Green Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
Round Plates, Set of 3, Green Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

Round Plates, Set of 3, Green Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round plates (set of 3) Green lacquer Handmade Limited edition Measures: Small 6" diameter x 1 1/2" height Medium: 8 1/2" diameter x 1 1/2" height Large: 10" diameter x 2" heig...

Category

2010s Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of 1980s Italian Lacquered Brass Side Tables, Removable Serving Trays
Pair of 1980s Italian Lacquered Brass Side Tables, Removable Serving Trays

Pair of 1980s Italian Lacquered Brass Side Tables, Removable Serving Trays

By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Exquisite pair of 1980s Italian side tables / tray tables, with removable serving trays. Brushed brass with high gloss lacquer finish. These tables are constructed of a tube brass f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian 3 Tier Oriental Cake Stand  A charming piece, in Burnt Orange Lacquer
Victorian 3 Tier Oriental Cake Stand  A charming piece, in Burnt Orange Lacquer

Victorian 3 Tier Oriental Cake Stand A charming piece, in Burnt Orange Lacquer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian 3 Tier Oriental Cake Stand A charming piece, in Burnt Orange Lacquer, decorated with a story The stand is in good condition, it is 35” tall and the shelves are 11” in diam...

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1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes
Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes

Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum...

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquer water ewer without handle (known as hazo in Japanese) that was used to carry water, traditionally together with a large basin (known as tsunodarai) for domestic us...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Tray
Ceramic Tray

Ceramic Tray

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceramic tray by unknown designer.

Category

1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin
Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set Unno Shomin Meiji period, late 19th century This extraordinary sake set exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, created by the esteemed Unno ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Large Japanese Papier-Mâché Tray with Geisha Scene Meiji Period
Large Japanese Papier-Mâché Tray with Geisha Scene Meiji Period

Large Japanese Papier-Mâché Tray with Geisha Scene Meiji Period

Located in Tampa, FL

A striking and unusually large Japanese papier-mâché tray dating to the Meiji period circa turn of the 20th century. This beautifully detailed piece depicts an interior court scene w...

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI St. Centerpiece
French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI St. Centerpiece

French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI St. Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and very unique French and Asian collaboration 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Japanese lacquered, Kutani porcelain and ormolu potpourri centerpiece. Th...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century
Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century

Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Cave a Liqueur with chinoiserie lacquer Date : Late 19th century Period : Third Republic Origin : France Decoration : Cover with chinoiserie scene with classic fence patter...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Important 1900's Chinese vase in porcelain & lacquer
Important 1900's Chinese vase in porcelain & lacquer

Important 1900's Chinese vase in porcelain & lacquer

Located in Paris, FR

Hudge 1900's Chinese vase, in porcelain, after decorated with a black lacquer with red drawings decor, surrounding the main motives for porcelain, in the manner of cartridges. Work p...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Early 19th Century French Empire Yellow Tole Tray
Early 19th Century French Empire Yellow Tole Tray

Early 19th Century French Empire Yellow Tole Tray

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Early 19th Century French Empire yellow tole Tray. 27.75” w. x 20.75” d. x 1” h.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese 19th Century Lacquer Over Porcelain Compote
Japanese 19th Century Lacquer Over Porcelain Compote

Japanese 19th Century Lacquer Over Porcelain Compote

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Japanese red and black lacquer over porcelain compote. With French bronze doré acorn finial, pedestal, trim and handles. Circa 1890.

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer And Ormolu Tray; Bointaburet
French 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer And Ormolu Tray; Bointaburet

French 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer And Ormolu Tray; Bointaburet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very unique and highly detailed French 19th century Meiji period Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu Tray, stamped Bointaburet A Paris. This exquisite rectangular tray was fashioned with J...

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19th Century French Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815
Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare pair of Kyoto-Nagasaki style lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid knife urns Edo period, early 19th century Measures: Height 71 x diameter 30 cm ?Formed as urns with vertically lifting covers and elongated finials, revealing fitted green velvet lined interiors for knives, decorated overall with birds, flowering stems, faux-fluting and oval panels with landscapes. The square plinth is raised on four bracket feet. Inside the lifting cover of one of the urns are Japanese characters, supposedly indications of some code by the craftsman. A closely related knife urn, now in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem (inv. E 73115), was acquired in Nagasaki by Captain Samuel Gardner Derby of the Margareth of Salem in 1801. Captain Gardner Derby traded in Nagasaki under charter from the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie), the Dutch East India Company. Between 1797 and 1814 Holland was occupied by the French and from 1811 until 1816 Java by the English. During these periods practically no Dutch shipping was possible between Holland and Batavia (Jakarta) or between Batavia (Jakarta) and Nagasaki. To maintain a minimum amount of shipping between Batavia (Jakarta) and Nagasaki, between 1797 and 1807, the VOC chartered mainly American ships. American captains and officers ordered and bought mainly lacquered furniture in an American-English style, completely different from what the Dutch up till then had ordered. The present knife urns were possibly also ordered and acquired by Captain Gardner Derby during his stay in Deshima/Nagasaki in 1801. Another similarly neoclassical shaped knife urn in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum Oxford (inv. 1996.17) appears to be signed by woodworker Kiyotomo koreo tsukuru (Kiyomoto made this). The same name, together with an address in the Sanjo-Teramachi District of Kyoto, has been found inside a fragmentary urn in a private collection. This is an indication that European-style furniture was not only lacquered in Japan but made there as well. This undoubtedly is not only true for knife-urns, but all European- style furniture lacquered in Japan after circa 1800 was made by Japanese furniture makers...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Lacquer Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass