Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 111
Two Georgian Brass Mounted Tea Caddies
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
late 18th/early 19th century, each of rectangular form with brass lid pull and escutcheon, hinged lids opening to divided interiors, on bracket feet, 6 x 7-3/4 x 5-1/8 in. and 6 x 9-3/4 x 6-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
Condition
scattered scratches, cracks, and bumps to cases, losses to interior linings, some discoloration and spotting to brass elements; larger with crack and some lifting near escutcheon, lacking interior lids, glue repairs to feet (possibly replaced), lid sits slightly off center; smaller example with crack and some lifting at lid top, split and separation at bottom board
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Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
scattered scratches, cracks, and bumps to cases, losses to interior linings, some discoloration and spotting to brass elements; larger with crack and some lifting near escutcheon, lacking interior lids, glue repairs to feet (possibly replaced), lid sits slightly off center; smaller example with crack and some lifting at lid top, split and separation at bottom board
