Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 189
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Box and Tea Caddy
Estimate: $300 - $500
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, 19th century, comprising: octagonal box with geometric inlay, hinged lid opening to brown velvet lined interior, on bun feet, 4 x 10-3/8 x 8-1/2 in.; sarcophagus form tea caddy with bird's eye inlay, inlaid bone escutcheon, hinged lid opening to divided and lidded two compartment interior, on bronze ball feet, 5-1/2 x 7-5/8 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property from an Important Charleston Collection
Condition
scattered surface scratches and bumps, scattered cracks, lifting, and separations to veneers and inlay throughout; geometric inlaid box lid slightly loose on hinges, some staining to interior linings; sarcophagus form example with break and loss to one interior lid finial
