family heirloom/armoire from asia?

[guesser]

Dear Antiquarians,
I've recently inherited this piece from my late grandmother in LA.
It's provenace is a mystery...Japan?China?
It's in good condition except for a little minor crackling of the paint in a couple spots.
The pics don't really do it justice,it's looks nicer in real life.
I beleive the bttm drawers are inlaid with cedar.
If anyone has insights to it's origin,age & value...we would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,James

[mart]

Can you take a better pic of the entire item open and closed, as well as pics of the back, the dovetails on the drawer sides, and the drawer pulls ??  Need to see the detail !!

[Dewain]

Amen It's Anglo- Japanese but.....

[mart]

Looks like the 40`s rendition of the lacquered secretaire !!

[Dewain]

Yes It's Ebonized, Some of our furniture company's were known for reviveing this line of furniture. May Be some close up's will finish the job.

[guesser]

 ...couple more pics,I had uploaded 3 before but not uploading easily..
pls excuse

[guesser]

...so I can only upload one pic at a time

[guesser]

another
thx for the replies so far!!

[Dewain]

Yep It's Anglo Japanese, Circa 1850 to 1900. American made it has Dust cover. Auction $500.00 private Buyer a $1,000.00 Dollars.

[mart]

Can you take a close up of those dovetails ?? The pics are too far away to see anything important !! Close pic of the back too please !! Its like trying to see a bird from a mile away  !!

[Dewain]

The dust cover indicates it's Machine made. Only The English & better grade furniture included them.

[Ipcress]

Looks like the 40`s rendition of the lacquered secretaire !!

Yes, more chinoiserie secretaire than armoire.

Drawers don't look particularly old but could be deceptive.

[Dewain]

I used the word Anglo Japanese, Rather then Chinoiserie. Because it's seems people under stand it better.

[icedgold10]

Def an Ebonized Writing Desk Bureau Secretary type thing.