Emporium Auction
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
