Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 37
Inlaid and Mother of Pearl Decorated Tea Caddy
Estimate: $300 - $500
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/Continental, 19th century, rectangular tea caddy with detailed wood and mother of pearl floral inlay on all sides, budding flowers, curved stems, and foliage, each panel finished with metal piping, interior metal lid and glass lining, 6 x 4-3/8 x 4-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado, From the consignor's personal collection of boxes and tea caddies dating from late 18th to 19th centuries, across European, Continental, American and Asian genres
Condition
scattered surface scratches and edge bumps, a few very small losses to inlay on lid
