Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 588

Group of Three Tunbridge Ware 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, 18th/19th century, rectangular forms, geometric and marquetry floral inlay, one with ivory escutcheon and interior lid handles, hinged lids opening to lidded interior compartments, one with key, largest 5-1/2 x 7-7/8 x 4-1/8 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 and staining to interior linings; example with key not tested for lock functionality