Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 226
Three Georgian Inlaid and Brass Mounted Tea Caddies
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 |
late 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form, comprising: dome top example with brass lid pull, escutcheon, and paw feet, open interior, with key, 5 x 6-3/4 x 4 in.; striped inlaid example with brass lid pull and inlaid diamond form wood escutcheon, open interior, 4-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.; geometric inlaid example with brass lid pull and ribbon escutcheon, divided interior with brass compartments, 4 x 7-3/8 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
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Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
scattered scratches and bumps, some edge cracks and restorations, losses to interior liners, dents and warping to brass containers, some discoloration to brass elements
