The tea caddy of sarcophagus form on brass paw feet. The top opening to reveal a fitted interior with a glass bowl and a silver Mappin & Webb caddy spoon.
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Dimensions: 32cm wide x 16.5cm deep x 23cm high
The tea caddy of sarcophagus form on brass paw feet. The top opening to reveal a fitted interior with a glass bowl and a silver Mappin & Webb caddy spoon.
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Dimensions: 32cm wide x 16.5cm deep x 23cm high
One of the boxes within with the moulding to the front of the lid missing. The tin within the boxes is degraded and largely absent. Slight lifting to the brass on the banding on one side and on the right hand edge of the front. Very slight damage to the rosewood in between two stars on the lower band on the left hand side. A small piece of moulding around the bottom by the back left foot missing.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 25th Mar, 2024
To include a collection of wildlife paintings and sculptures, garden ornament, decorative furniture, rugs and carpets, works of art, and ceramics.
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