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Lot 158

A SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED INLAID TEA CADDY

the hinged lid opening to reveal an interior of two compartments, the front with inlaid banding and an ivory escutcheon, terminating on metal lions paw feet, 15cm high x 23cm wide x 13.5cm deep; together with a rectangular tea caddy, 13cm high x 18cm wide x 10cm deep (2)

Ivory Submission References: 77Y9ZD1H and C91R1GKS

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £80 - £150
Hammer price: £50
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

These lots are in good country house condition. There are scratches, staining and fading commensurate with age.

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The burr wood tea caddy has some staining to the top and there is missing stringing to one corner but this is minor and does not detract from the aesthetics.

There is some veneer shrinkage but this is due to the inherent nature of the wood.

The interior lid and compartments have no liners.

The lid does not fit flush to the body.

The other has a small crack to one of the facets.

One of the feet is slightly uneven.

The lid does not fit flush to the body.

The interior lacks lids and linings.





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