Antique Chinoiserie Book Rest, Oriental, Lacquer, Trough, Japanned, Victorian Ray and Miles Fine example in select mahogany

Fine example in select mahogany with attractive mid-tone pallet

Each drawer finished with original

Solid plank seats displaying grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Raised on turned and tapered

Antique Chinoiserie Book Rest, Oriental, Lacquer, Trough, Japanned, Victorian Ray and Miles Fine example in select mahoganyOur Stock # 18. 8414 This is an antique Chinoiserie book rest. An Oriental, lacquered trough with Japanned taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful Chinoiserie taste with iconic scenes and decorative touches Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Lacquered hardwood presents deep tonality, accentuated with a golden red palette Glorious shaped ends decorated with Oriental iconography Edge detail with chased geometric