A matched pair of 19th century Chinese export lac-de-bergaute tea chests on later stands each of canted rectangular form with brass lock plates and typically inlaid with all-over mother of pearl floral and foliate motif decoration, the black painted stands with arched shaped aprons, 53.7cm x 38.5cm x 27.5cm overall Footnotes: Provenance: Purchased from Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Ltd This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.