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Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Mar 25, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 528

Two Fine George III Inlaid Tea Caddies

Estimate: $500 - $700

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, in the Adam style, one satinwood example of rectangular form with vase and floral inlay, hinged lid opening to divided lidded two compartment interior, lids with ivory knob finials, 4-3/4 x 9-5/8 x 5 in.; one burr mulberry example of oval form with floral inlay, hinged lid opening to foil lined interior, 4-1/2 x 5-7/8 x 3-3/8 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.

Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple

Condition

a few scattered surface scratches, bumps, and small cracks throughout; satinwood example with some warping to interior lids; oval example with crack and separation at inlay near keyhole