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Antique Chinese Small Wood Document Storage Box 16-1/2" Long

$ 39.6

Availability: 62 in stock
  • Color: Brown
  • Type: Boxes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: See Photos...As is typical with many of the antique Chinese pieces, where applicable some of the hardware may have been replaced. There is general wear, and may be some shrinkage and age cracks that is typical for a piece this old, especially considering the climate difference. We feel these flaws add to the character of the piece and are preferable to replacement during restoration, Sometimes it is necessary to repair or replace certain components of the furniture, but that is typically done with antique wood. We try to be as clear as possible in the photos attached, however we are limited in the number of photos we can include, so it may not be possible to show every detail. We do try to include areas of excessive wear that we feel you should be aware of. Please feel free to email or call if you have any questions or if you would like additional photos.
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Featured Refinements: Chinese Box
  • Age: 1850-1899

    Description

    Antique Chinese Document Storage Box
    If you are planning on picking up this piece at our Charlotte, NC warehouse, please contact us and schedule a pickup time as we are open by appointment.
    This is a nice small wood box that has metal trim pieces on the corners for reinforcement and pm other areas for more decorative purposes.The lid had a low humpback shape.
    Inside the box is a removable wood tray, as well as a narrow wood letter holder with 3 pierced carved circles.
    The box has a look, but there is no key and it is no linger functional. A secondary lock could also have been uses with the hasp on the front. Each end has a nice metal drop handle
    The hinges are original and are fastened with metal nails.
    Overall the box is in nice condition with some normal wear. There is a little loss od some metal ar the bottom of the back left corner.
    Box details:
    Age: Qing Dynasty, 1850-1900
    Approx: Dimensions: 16-1/4" Wide" x 6-1/2" Deep x 7" Tall.
    Many of our pieces come from estate sales so we do not have any history on them. We try to describe the pieces as best we can, but use the photos as your guide as those are of the actual piece(s) you are buying. We try to be as clear as possible in our photos so please view the photos carefully and ask any questions or request additional photos if needed before bidding. We typically make no effort to clean or enhance the condition of any piece. This piece(s) are being sold as is.
    If you are planning on picking up this piece at our Charlotte, NC warehouse, please contact us and schedule a pickup time as we are open by appointment.