Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment Country Companies escutcheons

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This piece exhibits some scuffs and dust

Burnell's (1871-1955) stationery and jewelry store in Gorham

and overall structural integrity remains strong

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment Country Companies escutcheonsSmall scale cabinet in traditional Chinese form, finished in a timeworn red lacquer with hand painted decorative scenes now softened and partially worn through use. The faade features a pair of paneled doors fitted with large circular brass plates and drop pulls, flanked by matching butterfly hinges classic hardware elements associated with regional cabinetry. The black painted top contrasts with the red body and shows heavy wear, reinforcing its