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1924 British Empire Chinese Exhibition Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table

$5,494.54List Price

About the Item

We are delighted to this very rare Chinese rosewood or exquisite mother of pearl inlay occasional centre table stamped for the 1924 British Empire Chinese exhibition This table is as fine as they come, its solid rosewood with a glorious patina, the mother of pearl inlay is carved in the form of birds and flowers all-over. There are lots of Chinese symbols to the base and two bronze shield plaques on top which read “1924 BRITISH Empire EXHIBITION CHINESE RESTURANT” The British Empire Exhibition, held in 1924 and 1925, assembled the member nations of the Empire to develop imperial trade connections and to cultivate closer political ties between Britain and her territories. A commercial, educational and imperial spectacle, the exhibition reminded Britons of the material and political value of the Empire, as the nation struggled to recover from the economic impact of the Great War. For some colonial participants, however, the British Empire Exhibition enabled them to present a distinct national identity in pursuit of greater autonomy from Britain, while for others, it provided a forum in which to critique racial discrimination within the Empire. In terms of the condition the piece is exquisite throughout, there is no damage, just good honest patina, the glass is original and it has a red tinge to it Dimensions: Height 77 cm Width 80 cm Depth 81 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Dimensions:
Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)
Style:
Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Mother-of-Pearl,Rosewood,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1924
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823316643222

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