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Thu, Dec 5, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 324

Brass Banded Tea Caddy and Tide Clock

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Continental/American, 20th century, wooden tea caddy with two lidded compartments, woven basket style surface decoration, brass binding with Greek key pattern, interior wood and foil lining, sticker marked "Place de la Bourse Susse Freres", 5-3/4 x 9-3/4 x 5 in.; Chelsea Newport tide clock, mounted to wooden base, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 4 in.; Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

tea caddy with scattered surface abrasions, mild residue buildup, paint loss and tarnishing to brass bindings, interior lining pieces coming loose, one lining piece cracked; clock in overall good condition, working at time of inspection
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