Premier Auction
Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 416
Two Regency Tortoiseshell and Ivory Tea Caddies
Estimate: $600 - $900
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, each of octagonal form: one with hinged lid with bronze ball finial opening to single compartment interior, silver nameplate engraved "Amelie", 5 x 4-3/4 x 3 in.; one with domed hinged lid opening to divided and lidded interior, on ball feet, 5 x 5 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Peggy and David Rockefeller (labels on bases); Private Collection, Colorado
Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe. 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.
Condition
scattered surface scratches, some warping and lifting to tortoiseshell veneers; example with nameplate with lid broken off hinges, loss to one ivory veneer at bottom edge; example on ball feet with some cracks and possible repairs to veneers
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