Premier Auction
Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 420
Three Georgian Fan or Star Inlaid Tea Caddies
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 |
18th/19th century, comprising: two British examples, each of rectangular form with hinged lid opening to divided, lidded three compartment interiors, top and sides with ovoid fan inlay: Chippendale example with brass pull on shaped bracket feet, 5-1/4 x 9 x 5 in.; one example with inlaid initials "ML WB?" to top, 4-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; Dutch example with star inlay and metal mounts, three fitted and lidded interior brass canisters, with one sliding side panel opening to reveal hidden drawer, with silk lining, on bracket feet, 5 x 7-1/2 x 5-3/4 in. Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe.
Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado
Condition
each with scattered surface scratches and bumps, some staining to interiors, possible reveneering and later restorations throughout; Chippendale example with cracks and breaks and repairs to feet; initialed example with some small edge chips and losses; Continental example with some discoloration to mounts, dents and warping to brass canisters
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
