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Premier Auction - Session I - September 15, 2023

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 522

George III Chinoiserie Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy

Estimate: $500 - $700

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

probably 18th century, intricately carved decoration of scrolling vines surrounding panels featuring landscapes, hinged lid opening to velvet lined interior with original glass insert, 5 x 3-7/8 x 4-3/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman

Condition

lacking key, surface dirt/accretion, loss and chipping to mother of pearl across body and edges, some pieces retained, chip to wood in back right corner

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Collection of a Southern Gentleman