Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 98
Two British Tea Caddies
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
19th century, comprising: mahogany lidded box, hinged lid with handle opening to felt lined interior, lock and key, 6-3/8 x 10-1/4 x 5-7/8 in.; small box with curved lid, four footed base with two ball form feet, 5-1/8 x 5-1/4 x 3-7/8 in.
Condition
cracks and some lifting to veneers, wear to bases; panel on lid with handle detached and with chipping to edges and corners, some loss to felt lining; lacking key, break to lock mechanism, glue repair to one foot, associated lid held interior
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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
