Georgian sarcophagus tea caddy
rosewood, with stylised brass inlay, standing on ball and claw brass feet, with fitted interior comprising of a cut glass bowl and two hinge lid boxes, 33cm wide x 21cm high x 15.5cm deep overall
Sold for £40
Estimated at £50 - £100
Georgian sarcophagus tea caddy
rosewood, with stylised brass inlay, standing on ball and claw brass feet, with fitted interior comprising of a cut glass bowl and two hinge lid boxes, 33cm wide x 21cm high x 15.5cm deep overall
With signs of overall wear and use as expected. One foot is broken, parts of it are present in the cut glass bowl to be restored. Escutcheon may not be original. Some stains and marks, especially to the front right of the lid. Some brass line inlaid lifting. No key.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Jun, 2024
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