Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 112
Two British 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 |
first half 19th century, comprising: Tunbridge ware example, rectangular form with half domed lid, mosaic floral inlay, on brass ball feet, 5-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; sarcophagus form tea caddy with penwork figural decoration, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, on brass paw feet, 6-1/4 x 11 x 7 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 to cases, numerous cracks and losses to inlay throughout, spotting and discoloration to brass elements, losses to interior liners; penwork example with heavy losses to exterior surface
