A Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea chest, early 19th century,typically decorated with

A Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea chest, early 19th century, typically decorated with figures amid pavilions and trees, enclosing a pewter tea canister the cover engraved with four Immortals, 35 cm wide, including side carrying handles The gilding is generally very good on the box but there are some smaller areas of bubbling and flaking around the edges of the cover and the corners. The hinged cover of the pewter canister is bent in a little at the centre. Otherwise in good condition. PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.