Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian Cloud Charming Mid Century instruction manual

Charming Mid Century instruction manual printed in English with illustrations

Fascinating revival example with delightful Jacobean overtones

A very pleasing English late Victorian fireside cabinet presented in excellent antique condition

Export mark to the base similar to the Xuande period (1425 - 1435) reign mark

Ceramic with a creamy white ground

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian Cloud Charming Mid Century instruction manualOur Stock # 25857 This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier mch quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case with a pleasingly decorative lid scene Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order Deep black lacquer applied upon papier mch Gilt coloured lacquer adds an attractive hue Lid adorned with a quartet of figures and background detail Opens