Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation | January 10
Wed, Jan 10, 2024 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 25
Georgian Tortoiseshell and Ivory Tea Caddy
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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, faceted sarcophagus form case with tortoiseshell veneers and ivory line inlay and escutcheon, brass paw feet and lion mask side handles, hinged lid opening to divided interior with two compartments with hinged tortoiseshell veneered lids, recessed area with glass mixing bowl, with key, 6-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
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.
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and minor warping to veneers, some losses to inlay, areas of discoloration to brass elements, lock mechanism not tested for functionality, glass bowl with some flea bites and scratches
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Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
