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GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN
375 Fairfield Ave., Bldg 1
Stamford, CT 06902 , United States
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1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
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Description
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass and copper design with camels, motifs and people. Adding a glass top this stunning chest would make a great coffee table.
J.L. George was the English name used by Shuang Hong Tai, one of several Chinese companies that made carved wooden furniture in the early 1900s. The furniture became popular with members of the international community living in Shanghai, and many pieces were exported to the West. The company moved to Hong Kong in the late 1940s, after the end of World War II, and continued to make carved furniture under the name J.L. George & Co. -
More Information
Period: 1920-1949 Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Creation Date: 1920s Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional Dealer Reference #: 101-4954 Incollect Reference #: 624275
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GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.
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