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Premier Auction | Session III

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1465

Pair of Tole Tea Canister Lamps

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, 19th/20th century, two large tea canisters fitted as lamps, chinoiserie motifs, floral sprays, marked "3" and "4", 32 in.; Note: Height listed in item description is total height, individual canister dimensions are 20-3/4 x 12 x 11 in.; Provenance: A Private New York Collection

Condition

wear consistent with age and use; residue buildup to exteriors, scattered areas of paint loss, chips; canister marked "4" coming loose from base; lamp with canister marked "3" missing lock; not tested for functionality
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