Closed Return - Finish Signed Off
Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 584
George III Quillwork Tea Caddy
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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, dated 1797, hexagonal tea caddy with lightwood inlaid borders surrounding panels of glass encasing rolled paper decoration, decoration on back reads "WER/1797", key and lock mechanism, opening to interior with patera inlaid lid and lining, 5-1/8 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Condition
separation and looseness at borders and glass on top left of the front of the lid, loss to lightwood inlay of center panel on front of lid, separation and lifting to border underneath back left hinge, back left hinge loose, chip along edge of top glass panel, loss to interior lining, general wear to wood
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Private Collection, North Carolina
