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Lot 900

Three Mahogany Tea Caddies and Bottle Box

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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$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, comprising: three tea caddies, of varying form, one with inlaid mother of pearl inlay, largest 5 x 8 x 4-3/4 in.; mahogany bottle box with sloped hinged top, brass side handles and escutcheon, lined and fitted interior, with four glass bottles and cordial, 8-1/2 x 7-1/4 x 7 in., Provenance: The Estate of Robert and Joan Rash, Charlotte, North Carolina

Condition

scattered surface scratches, cracks, separations, some chips and losses to interiors, some warping to wood; fitted box off balance at feet, three floral embellishments on brass handles loose, three glass bottles with large chips to stoppers; one caddy with losses to veneers, warping to lid (does not completely close); one caddy lid loose at hinges