Officials Hat Armchair - 19thC Architectural Doors Approx 15 x 14 x

Approx 15 x 14 x 173 (w x d x h cms)

This sideboard is made from northern elm wood (榆木 yumu) with original brass fittings

A Blue & White Porcelain Meiping vase with Peony and trailing leaf design

A brass chopra makeup box from Rajasthan - decorated with peacocks - circa 75 - 100 years old - Broken Peacock so reduced price - from India

enhanced by subtle wear and a refined mitered frame construction

Officials Hat Armchair - 19thC Architectural Doors Approx 15 x 14 xThis Officials Hat Chair Armchair is made from Walnut & Elm Circa 1820. It has a very nice patina. These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat They are usually made from elm or red elm, but walnut is also found in North China. They were made in pairs and it is very rare to find larger sets. However an attractive harlequin set can be made from different pairs. Hat chairs were usually