Lot 109

George III Quillwork Tea Caddy

Estimate: $400 - $600

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circa 1800, gilt and green stained paperwork, mahogany edging and escutcheon, lidded interior with traces of silver leaf, patinated surface, 5 x 7 x 3-3/4 in.

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, September 22, 2013, Lot 729 for $800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

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Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, September 22, 2013, Lot 729 for $800; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

surface wear and dirt consistent with age and use, with minor losses at escutcheon, loss to interior lining