Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: European & Asian Works of Art

Sat, Jan 16, 2016 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 18, 2016 09:00AM EST
Lot 601

Three Wooden Tea Caddies

Estimate: $400 - $700

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probably English, 19th century, plain rectangular form with inlaid edges, paper lining, two integral tea boxes inside with string-inlay edges and bone knobs, circular felt-lined, void in center holds a later pressed glass pedestal bowl, 6 x 12 x 6 in., [good condition]; rosewood casket form with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting birds and flowers, two removable boxes inside with inlaid hinged covers, one with initial "G" and the other with initial "B", velvet-lined circular void in center filled with later pressed glass bowl, 8 x 14 x 8 in., [outside finish restored, small losses to metal liner and mother-of-pearl inlay]; rectangular form with coved cover, holding three tole tea boxes with hinged covers, 7-1/4 x 9-3/4 x 6-1/4 in., [restored finish, new feet, new brass handle and escutcheon] . Notes: ?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.. Provenance: Private Collection