British & Continental Auction | September 26, 2024
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 63
Regency Tortoiseshell Veneered and Brass Mounted Tea Caddy
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
faceted sarcophagus form with tortoiseshell veneers, wire and ivory line inlay, brass paw feet, escutcheon, and lion mask side handles, hinged lid opening to divided velvet lined interior with two compartments with hinged tortoiseshell veneered lids, recessed area for mixing bowl, 7-1/2 x 13 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Maryland Collection
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.
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Private Maryland Collection
surface dirt, scattered cracks and warping to tortoiseshell veneers, a few losses and patches to veneers, some lifting and warping to wire inlay, left interior compartment lid detached but retained, some staining and fraying to velvet linings, losses to interior compartment linings discoloration to brass elements
