Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Mar 25, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 544
Group of Three 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/American, 18th/early 19th century, comprising: Chippendale mahogany example of rectangular form, hinged lid opening to divided interior, brass escutcheon and carrying handle, with sliding panel revealing hidden drawer, on bracket feet, 6-1/2 x 10 x 5-3/8 in.; walnut Georgian example of octagonal form, diamond ivory escutcheon and interior lid handle, 5 x 4-5/8 x 4-1/2 in.; mahogany and tulip wood Georgian example of sarcophagus form, hinged lid opening to divided and painted interior, 6 x 10 x 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
scattered surface scratches and bumps; octagonal example with some cracks and separations at corners; sarcophagus form with some cracks and small chips throughout, some losses and repairs to inlay; Chippendale example with some warping to lid, missing one interior divider
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