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Thu, Feb 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 208

Group of Three Small Tea Caddies

Estimate: $400 - $600

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, of varying forms, mahogany and satinwood examples, all with hinged lids opening to lidded divided or single compartments, two with brass handles and escutcheon, one with bone or ivory ball finials to inner lids, two with keys, largest 5-3/4 x 9 x 5 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; roll top example with crack through top, chip to lid back left corner, lid slightly off center; largest example with crack to underside, one lower side panel coming loose; satinwood example with some repairs and losses to inlay, minor warping to wood