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Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 564

Three Georgian 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
British, 18th/19th century, two satinwood examples: conch shell inlay, rectangular and octagonal forms, ivory escutcheons, hinged lids opening to divided lidded interior compartments, larger 5 x 7 x 3-7/8 in.; mahogany example with satinwood veneers and conch shell inlay, octagonal form, ivory escutcheon, hinged lid opening to lidded interior compartment, 4-3/4 x 4-5/8 x 3-3/4 in.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.

Condition

all with possible later refinishing, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and small cracks throughout, losses to interior linings; larger octagonal example with some warping to lid (does not close completely), probably later brass handles to interior lids