Premier and Emporium Auctions
Fri, May 15, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 234
Four Early Lacquered and Mahogany Tea Caddies
Estimate: $500 - $800
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 |
British/Chinese, 18th/19th century, comprising a Chippendale example with brass handle and escutcheon, divided interior, secret drawer at one side; inlaid square caddy with bone escutcheon; octagonal Chinese export lacquered example with original interior, decorated pewter canisters; lacquered low pagoda form box; largest 6-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 5-1/2 in.Provenance: W. Wingate & Jonhnston Ltd. (octagonal example); The Millie West Estate, Williamsburg, Virginia
Chippendale example with minor shrinkage at top, edge and corner wear with very minor losses, escutcheon replaced; inlaid square example with losses to inlay at edges, minor crack at one rear hinge; octagonal example with some abrasions and losses at front edges at lock, extensive dents and stress to interior canisters, other typical wear; pagoda form box with typical cracks and wear to lacquer with repairs and infill at bottom, later interior gilding?
Condition
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