A Victorian coromandel tea caddy with a domed top and domed compartments within, each springing open at the touch of a button; together with a late 19th century painted velum casket with green velvet lined interior
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Dimensions: the tea caddy 23.5cm wide, the velum casket 24.2cm wide
Sold for £260
Estimated at £100 - £200
A Victorian coromandel tea caddy with a domed top and domed compartments within, each springing open at the touch of a button; together with a late 19th century painted velum casket with green velvet lined interior
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Dimensions: the tea caddy 23.5cm wide, the velum casket 24.2cm wide
The tea caddy in good condition, with hairline splits to the top and in need of a very small slip of veneer re-attaching underneath to one side, and another lacking to the other side. The velum-covered casket with wear to the painted decoration and further wear to the leather mounted corners.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 17th Jul, 2023
Monday 17 July
Lots 1 - 591
Tuesday 18 July
Lots 1000 - 1370
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