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Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 155

Mahogany Tea Caddy and Gilt Tooled Leather Letter Box

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, with carved meander design on lid, brass foliate handle and lock, six compartment interior, 7-1/2 x 9-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.; with foliate borders and design, brass latch and lock, interior with three compartments and paper lining, 8-1/2 x 12 x 5-3/4 in.

Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple

Condition

cracks, losses to carved design, two of four legs repaired; cracking and separation to leather, losses to paper lining