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British & Continental | March 25, 2026

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Fine art featuring rare prints by Rembrandt, paintings by Pieter Wouwerman and Elisabeth Johanna Koning, collection of portrait miniatures; a J. & W. Cary Regency library globe; Georgian and Continental furniture and clocks including marquetry examples; glass by Lalique, Val St. Lambert; porcelain by Meissen, Ginori, Herend; tea caddies and boxes from a Virginia collection; three dozen rugs; Charles Sykes, Spirit of Ecstasy bronze (lifetime); Russian, British and Continental silver by Paul Storr, Crichton Bros, Faberge, Joseph Nordberg, and Puiforcat; and more.
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Lot 279

Georgian Burlwood Inlaid Tea Caddy

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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English, late 18th/early 19th century, sarcophagus form, divided lidded interior, brass side handles and ball feet, ivory escutcheon, 6 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

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Private Collection

scattered cracks throughout, large horizontal crack at back body with old infill(?), losses to compartment linings, compartments missing some support beams for lid, feet are replacements, some tarnish and discoloration to brass elements Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.