Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 535

Group of Three Georgian Tea Caddies

Estimate: $500 - $700

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, 18th/19th century, rectangular forms, hinged lids opening to divided interiors, each with two lidded compartments and central recess for mixing bowl, one with bone or ivory lid handles, one with bone or ivory diamond escutcheon, all with keys, each approximately 6 x 12 x 6 in. - 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

all with possible later refinishing, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and small cracks throughout, losses to interior linings, two with possibly later top carrying handles; one with warping to lid (does not sit flush with edge); one with loss to back right edge of lid